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Google Meet Introduces AI-Powered Note-Taking Feature: ‘Take Notes For Me’ Google has unveiled a groundbreaking new feature for its popular video conferencing platform, Google Meet. The AI-powered tool, aptly named ‘Take Notes For Me’, is designed to automatically generate summaries of key points discussed during video calls, enhancing productivity and ensuring that no crucial information […]

1. Amazon Launches New Echo Devices with Enhanced AI Capabilities E-commerce giant Amazon has unveiled its latest lineup of Echo devices, featuring improved AI capabilities, sleek designs, and innovative features. The new devices include: – Echo Dot: A compact smart speaker with improved sound quality and Alexa integration – Echo Show: A smart display with

1. Lagos State to Launch Digital Platform for Monthly Rent Payments The Lagos State government has announced plans to launch a digital platform for monthly rent payments. This innovative solution aims to simplify the rental process, reduce disputes, and increase transparency. The platform will enable tenants to pay rent online or through mobile apps, providing

1. Nigeria’s Internet Service Disruption: Causes and Consequence Nigeria’s internet service disruption has had a significant impact on the country’s economy and citizens. The outage has caused frustration and inconvenience for individuals who rely on internet services for communication, entertainment, and other purposes. Businesses that rely on internet services have also lost revenue due to

FG Set to Launch Cutting-Edge Data Center by May 29th The Federal Government has announced plans to launch a state-of-the-art data center capable of storing up to 1.4 petabytes of data by May 29, 2024. This move is aimed at enhancing the country’s data management capabilities and promoting digital transformation. The new data center will

TikTok Users Sue US Government, Citing First Amendment Violations Over Biden’s Statute A group of eight TikTok users has taken legal action against the US federal government, alleging that a statute signed by President Joe Biden violates their First Amendment rights. The users claim that the statute, aimed at regulating online content, unfairly restricts their

Airtel Nigeria’s SmartCash Payment Service Bank Achieves Milestone   Airtel Nigeria’s SmartCash Payment Service Bank (PSB) has reached a significant milestone, recording 1.5 million active users as of March 31, 2024. This achievement marks a substantial growth in the company’s mobile money business, demonstrating its commitment to expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria. Annualized Transaction Valued

MTN Nigeria’s Fintech Business Sees Modest Growth in Q1, Reaching N22.8 Billion MTN Nigeria, the leading telecommunications company in the country, has announced a marginal increase in its fintech business revenue for the first quarter (Q1) of this year. The fintech arm of the company recorded a revenue of N22.8 billion, representing a modest growth

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