‘Affordable Chinese phones’ drive smartphone market growth

The International Data Corporation (IDC) reported a 12% year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments in Africa during Q4 2023, totaling 19.8 million units, with Chinese devices in the lead. This growth was attributed to strong demand for low-end Chinese brands across the region, including Nigeria, despite challenges such as high inflation and currency devaluations across a […]

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CAC extends tax filing deadline after portal glitches

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced an extension of the deadline for the full application of penalties concerning the failure to file annual returns by companies. 

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Digital economy: To lead by example, Tinubu wires Aso Villa

President Bola Tinubu has commenced the digitalization of Aso Villa, Nigeria's seat of power in Abuja, under plans to lead by example in the realisation of his administration’s digital economy agenda.

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Multi-pivot flipper knife slithers open like a sidewinder

Craighill has teamed with Chen Chen and Kai Williams to create a truly unique knife. Inspired by the snake of the same name, the wavy Sidewinder flipper does away with the typical fixed handle, relying on motion from all its components to open.

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Coalax Lancer 300 modular backpack may just be the Robocop of camera bags

The Coalax Lancer 300 modular photography backpack is very much a modern-day descendant of the humble camera bag. Among other things, it sports a removable power bank, solar panel, drone-carrying compartment, and extendable rotatable selfie sticks.

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Bladder sensor sends “pee-time” alerts to patients’ smartphones

Although you may know when you need to pee, such is not the case with everyone. A new implantable sensor is designed to help those other folks, by sending a smartphone alert when their bladder is full.

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Genesis spins out Magma performance brand & first large SUV concept

Genesis, Hyundai's luxury vehicle arm, has unveiled several eye-catching concepts ahead of the New York International Auto Show. The covers were pulled from the vehicles at Genesis House, a dealership and showplace in New York City.

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Rugged 35-mph carbon ebike charts adventure, day and night

Heybike has launched an Indiegogo for an adventure ebike that's built around a lightweight carbon-fiber frame, boasts full suspension along with chunky fat tires, can be optioned with a mid-drive or hub-drive motor, and includes a 60-mile battery.

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EU Introduces New EU Regulations for Tech Giants to Combat Election Interference

Penka Hristovska Published on: March 26, 2024 The European Union is directing major technology companies to protect the upcoming election in June from disinformation and the threat of online hacking.…

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