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According to Chief Executive Officer of Tizeti, Kendall Ananyi, “Rolling out 4G LTE broadband internet in Edo at the cheapest fixed broadband prices in Nigeria, and possibly Africa, is a strategic decision for us. We have been building brand-new, solar-powered, 4G-capable towers in Edo, starting with Benin City, which leverages Edo State’s expansive fiber-network built by some of our partners, MainOne and Facebook.” Ananyi said that this 4G broadband internet will empower more Nigerians in Edo State, stimulate economic activities and provide unlimited access to affordable and reliable broadband services as well as complement the Edo State Government’s efforts in driving investment promotion and building a robust technology ecosystem in the state....

The Sophos Rapid Response team has compiled a list of the most commonly held security misperceptions they’ve encountered in the last 12 months while neutralizing and investigating cyberattacks in a wide range of organizations. Below is a list of the top 10 misperceptions, together with a Sophos counterpoint dispelling each of them based on incident responders’ experience and observations at the frontline of attacks. Misperception 1: We are not a target; we are too small and/or have no assets of value to an adversary Sophos Counterpoint: Many cyberattack victims assume they are too small, in a sector of no interest or lacking the kind of lucrative assets that would attract an adversary....

“After a close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them — specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter — we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence. In the context of horrific events this week, we made it clear on Wednesday that additional violations of the Twitter Rules would potentially result in this very course of action....

Jack Patrick Dorsey in a twitter statement said that the amount has been donated to three non-governmental organizations, Care, Aid india and Sewa International USA. Care has received a sum of$ 10 million while Aid India and sewa international have both received $ 2.5 m. According to Sewa international,this grant will support the procurement of life saving equipment such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators ,BIPAP or Bilevel positive Airway Pressure and CPAP or Continuers Postive Airway Pressure machines as part of Sewa International Help to India defeat Covid-19 campaign ....

Twitter is adding Bitcoin to its Tips function, which previously allowed users to send money to others via PayPal and other third-party services, and is rolling it out globally. Beginning today, users can link their bitcoin wallet to their profile and send cryptocurrency directly from the app using Strike, a third-party payment app built on the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Tips were initially only available to a select group of users, but it is now available to all iPhone users, with Android users on the way....

The pop-up window includes the time zone, so you can easily understand when the tweet will be published. It also lets you see a list of scheduled tweets, making it easier to plan out multiple tweets and save tweet drafts from its Web app. Following a post on the Twitter support page, Twitter confirms that you can send tweets at your own pace“Not quite ready to send that Tweet? Now you can save it as a draft or schedule it to send at a specific time all from the Tweet composer!...

Backed by a diverse group of investors from Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East – the funding round was over-subscribed. This follows significant investment in previous rounds from Global Ventures, an UAE-based, international venture capital firm. According to Antti Arponen, Founder and CEO of Pyypl: “Pyypl is on a mission to serve MEA’s huge consumer base. Hundreds of millions of people, whilst having a mobile phone and internet connection, are either completely unbanked, or severely under-served in their daily financial services....

Prior to joining Ubongo,Mwasi spent the past few years leading and growing nonprofits and startups, as well as business and strategy consulting across Africa and around the world. She has worked with Fortune 100 companies like Citibank, Wachovia and Bank of America both in the US and on global projects. She then moved back to Tanzania, where she co-founded a 4G company, which she helped grow then sold to a mobile network....

This incubator program, termed the first “truly” Pan African program, will take place concurrently in six African countries: Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, and Egypt.Finalists from the catchment countries will be incubated in the Unicorn group’s facilities, while those from nearby countries will be able to participate remotely after prequalification. The Unicorn Group is raising the bar in demonstrating its dedication to addressing the difficulties encountered by entrepreneurs, start-ups, and early-stage companies on the continent, having incubated over sixty (60) entrepreneurs....

In June 2020, the firm announced that it was taking applications to invest upto US$ 10,000 into eligible startups based in Africa. The investment is part of the firm’s US$ 1 million portfolio fund. Founders of 500+ startups across Africa applied for this investment in the month applications remained open. The startups that submitted applications went through a rigorous review process by investment professionals. The first review filtered down the applicants to 100 startups....

The $5.3 million Zambia Electric Cooperative Development Program launched November 16 as part of the Zambian government’s initiative to achieve universal electricity access by 2030. NRECA International has established more than 250 rural electric cooperatives, which provide more than 180 million people with access to reliable and affordable electricity. NRECA International’s support of local partners to adapt the cooperative business model to suit local conditions has proven effective to improve access to electricity, which results in increased economic growth, better healthcare services, and higher quality education....

Kwakwa, an economist and development expert with over 30 years of experience, will lead an active regional program including a financing portfolio of over 300 projects totaling more than $50 billion and extensive policy research and advice. Under Kwakwa’s leadership, the World Bank will continue to provide vital support to countries as they face a series of complex, multifaceted challenges including the fall-out from the COVID-19 crisis, increasing climate shocks, food- and energy-fueled inflation, and rising debt levels....

This price marks a major victory for Plaid’s investors, coming out as double of what Plaid was valued at in 2018 when it raised US$250 million during its Series C round, setting its value at US$2.65 billion. This purchase is highlighting the increasing willingness of old-guard financial firms to pay top-price when acquiring companies that have established solid positions in the field of the digital economy, in a bid to remain competitive against rapidly expanding Fintech startups....

Marathi’s appointment will be effective from 1st November 2020 where she will also be appointed to the board as an executive director. Prior to her appointment, Raisibe was the Group CFO of the Nedbank Group since 2009. “As one of the most experienced and one of very few African black female CFOs of a listed company in South Africa, Raisibe’s appointment underscores Vodacom’s commitment to driving diversity across the workplace,” the telecommunications group said in a statement on Tuesday....

Today, Vodacom M-Pesa is the market leader in Tanzania with over 42% market share boasting over 8.2 million active users, 106 thousand agents, 2 thousand businesses, 15 thousand merchants and 30 banks linked to its network. Through its powerful ecosystem, M-Pesa has enabled people in both urban and rural areas of Tanzania become part of the formal financial system consequently spurring economic growth and further contributing towards the Nation’s financial inclusion index of 65% in 2017, up from 58% in 2013 and 44% in 2009....

The UK Gambling Commission also offers national solutions, like GamStop for players willing to take voluntary breaks from all kinds of online gambling and SENSE (Self Enrollment National Self Exclusion) for land-based gambling. Players can also explore game blockers and other self-exclusion schemes. Here’s an overview of the best ways to block gambling-related transactions. Use the Block Gambling Transaction Feature The British financial sector has joined hands with the gambling commission to make it easier for British players to protect their bank savings and credit limits from gambling....

Hide Photos Using a Password There are a number of apps available on both the Apple Store and the Google Play Store that allow you to hide sensitive media behind a locked folder. However, we are discussing Google Phots because the majority of users use it, and we will look at another way to do so. Create a Locked Folder in Google Photos You must first set up your photos before moving them to this folder....

One needs to post quality content to attract followers so that the business could prove their eminence. People usually like the human aspect of the brand. So, one could explore the feature of stories available on Instagram as it gives a personal touch. One needs to be creative to improve the number of Instagram followers. So, one could consider the following tips to do the same- Posting the Content Regularly To retain the existing followers and to lure several people, it is very crucial to engage the people....

First, why did you go the way of building an online community for software developers? Why not any other conventional online community? We started Devcenter out of an itch that we desperately needed to scratch. I had tried to build a startup in Lagos and had trouble finding developers to develop the software – we kept hearing about awesome developers but couldn’t find them. So we created the first version of Devcenter to allow Nigerian developers share what they were working on....

A plan for individuals and families. Basic plans are offered when Malaria treatment. You get the following benefits: Tests for Malaria and drugs. At a monthly basis you can get tested at a nearby pharmacy .Quality drugs are provided when you test positive for Malaria.Blood pressure test done and advice provided. Visit your nearest pharmacy and keep tab on your heart by accessing blood pressure tests.Diabetes testing and advice. By paying a visit to your nearest pharmacy you can get your diabetes test done....