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Global EV adoption: Africa's reality may be quite different A decade ago, it was unthinkable that Electric Vehicles (EVs) could be a viable alternative to popular gas vehicles. Previously, electric vehicles were primarily used for research and development purposes, and the few that did make their way onto public roads were prohibitively expensive. However, as a result of technological advancements, evolving policies, and the growing popularity of electric vehicle companies such as Jet Motor Co.

Esusu, a Nigerian-led fintech, enter Forbes' top 50 US fintechs in 2021 Esusu Financial, a Nigerian-led fintech company, has been named to Forbes' latest list of the top 50 fintech companies in the United States of America. The company was one of the new 20 companies to make the sixth annual Fintech 50 list. To be considered for the Fintech 50, startups must have their headquarters or significant operations in the United States and be privately held as of the publication date. This year's li.

Mitt Romney: It is intolerable that Microsoft censored images of Tiananmen Square in America Senator Mitt Romney is seeking an explanation from Microsoft regarding the company's decision to block images and videos of "Tank Man," an unidentified protester who was killed during China's brutal crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. Romney expressed concern about the company's censorship in China spilling over into America in a letter to Microsoft .

Overview of iOS 15 Apple announced the latest version of its iOS operating system, iOS 15, in June 2021, with a fall release date. iOS 15 introduces new features for FaceTime calls, distraction-reduction tools, a redesigned notification experience, enhanced privacy features, and complete reimaginings of Safari, Weather, and Maps. Notifications in iOS 15 have been redesigned to include contact photos for people and larger app icons. To minimize distraction, a notification summary group notifica.

Android users will soon be able to use FaceTime  One of the most surprising announcements from Apple's keynote at the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday wasn't a new feature for its own customers; it was something new for Android and Windows users. Apple (AAPL) announced that users of non-Apple operating systems will be able to join FaceTime calls when invited via a link sent by an Apple user. FaceTime was announced alongside a slew of other software updates for the iPhone, iPad, a.

Apple's massive developer conference is attempting to overcome backlash A cloud hangs over Apple's annual developer conference this week: many app developers are dissatisfied with the company at the moment. For more than a decade, Apple (AAPL) app developers have been subjected to stringent payment restrictions, rigorous application approval processes, and hefty 30% commissions on in-app purchases, all in the name of reaching a large and growing audience of iPhone and iPad owners. However, Ap.

Nigerian legislators summon Lai Mohammed for questioning in connection with the Twitter ban The Nigerian House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday to investigate the legality of Twitter's suspension in the country. The controversial decision announced on Friday, has sparked national debate and drew international condemnation over the last few days. The investigation by lawmakers is the legislative body's first significant action on Twitter's suspension and comes in the wake of wi.

Can China still lead the world in tech without a new Jack Ma? China has chopped its global tech champions down to size, cracking down on antitrust abuses and reckless risk taking. But the heavy-handed approach could backfire on Beijing by strangling an entrepreneurial spirit that has proven fundamental to the country's fast economic progress. Several Internet businesses have been scrutinized in the past several months over alleged monopolistic activity or other abuses of consumer rights. The o.

#TwitterBan: Should Nigerians be frightened about VPNs? Following the news of the indefinite suspension of Twitter in Nigeria on Friday, June 4, 2021, Twitter users in the country have opted for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to escape the ban. A VPN allows individuals to protect sensitive information by securing a public connection to a private network. Any data that flows via a VPN is transformed into a code to prevent unauthorised access. This safeguards consumers from likely hacker assaul.

#TwitterBan: Exploring the legal intricacies of Nigeria’s decision It is no longer news that the Nigerian government has indefinitely blocked Twitter’s operations in the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Friday, June 4, 2021. He also announced the government’s instructions to the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to begin the process of licensing over-the-top (OTT) and social media sites. Since then, we’ve see.