The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics today restored its online operations, after almost four weeks of downtime due to a cyber attack. Moments after the website came online, the bureau released the much-anticipated December Consumer Price Index report https://zurl.co/8zcWy
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Techpoint Africa is a technology company that amplifies the best innovations out of Africa through its media, data, events and tech focused platforms. Founded in 2015, Techpoint Africa has grown to become one of the most notable brands across Africa’s tech, startup and business ecosystem, with a growing and dedicated audience of investors, startups, developers, professionals and African tech enthusiasts. Techpoint Africa hosts a variety of events, all-day seminars and conferences, including Techpoint Build, which is the largest tech and startup event in West and East Africa.
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Precious Mogoli
I coordinate editorial teams, optimise workflows, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality content.
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'Yinka Awosanya
Research Lead @ Intelpoint | Research | Data Storytelling | Mobile & African Tech
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Research Analyst at Techpoint Africa | Data Analysis, Research, Insights and infographics | Content Creation | Spreadsheets | Figma | Canva |
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Ifeanyi Ndiomewese
Chief Business Development Officer at Techpoint Africa
Updates
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The website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) remains inaccessible as of the morning of January 15, despite assurances that operations would resume today. The prolonged downtime has left Nigerians without access to critical economic data https://zurl.co/iNnp9
NBS downtime leaves Nigerians and businesses in limbo, financial planning disrupted
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Meta is set to lay off approximately 5% of its workforce, focusing on underperforming employees. https://zurl.co/IibLm
Meta targets workforce efficiency with plans to cut 5% of employees
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In a move designed to enhance operational efficiency and promote digital inclusion, the NIMC has mandated the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to register inmates across Nigeria for the National Identification Number (NIN). https://zurl.co/rcS1G
Correctional service to enrol inmates for NIN as NIMC boosts database expansion
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Nigerian-born business magnate Adebayo Ogunlesi has joined OpenAI’s Board of Directors, bringing his extensive expertise to the renowned AI research organisation. Here are 10 key facts about Ogunlesi and the significance of his appointment: https://lnkd.in/gqKtpJxE
10 things to know about Adebayo Ogunlesi, OpenAI’s newest board member
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has fined nine banks ₦150M each for failing to ensure cash availability at ATMs during the festive season. It also vowed stricter measures to enforce cash flow compliance. https://zurl.co/U9yDy
CBN fines 9 banks ₦150m each for failing to make cash available at ATMs
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that Nigerian customers can now pay for its services in naira, a move that significantly enhances the ease of doing business in Nigeria. https://zurl.co/rttEB
Amazon Web Services embraces naira to simplify Nigerian transactions
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Global startup accelerator Techstars has announced its expansion into Botswana, marking a significant milestone for the Southern African startup ecosystem. https://zurl.co/2wHD0
Global accelerator Techstars enters Botswana to fuel startup growth
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Novastar Ventures has reinforced its commitment to renewable energy in Africa by investing in Sistema.bio, a Nairobi-based biogas technology company. https://zurl.co/wPCDn
Sistema.bio secures $3.5 million from Novastar Ventures to scale African renewable energy solution
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