Ekiti crashes RoW charges by 96% to improve broadband penetration in the state

Before now, the Nigerian federal government directive on right of way charge for laying of broadband cables have been largely floundered by state governments. Ekiti state sets the pace in adhering to the order

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Bang & Olufsen invites Alexa to join Bluetooth speaker party

Luxury hi-fi brand Bang & Olufsen has launched its second generation A1 Bluetooth speaker, which is a little slimmer than the 2016 original, is now waterproof, and comes with the Alexa voice-assistant built in. Kind of.

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Nigerian data science startup, Voyance, launches a fintech fraud tracking database

Voyance, a Nigerian data science company, has launched Sigma to help fintechs tackle the constant problem of fraud. We have a chat with its co-founder, Abdul, and a fintech founder to weigh the merits of this new platform.

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Video: Epic Games shows off hyper-realistic new Unreal Engine 5

Video game graphics and physics are about to take another leap forward. The newest Unreal games engine, which will work on next-generation consoles as well as a range of other platforms, looks absolutely stunning in this new demo video.

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Foaming resin allows for larger 3D-printed objects

Although 3D printers can produce a wide variety of objects, the size of each item is limited by the size of the printer. Scientists have now developed a way of getting around that limitation, using a resin that expands when heated.

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Dell’s XPS refresh brings power, style, and a new 17-inch model

The Dell XPS line has consistently stood out as being one of the best Windows laptop ranges on the market. Now the company has announced a revamped 15-inch model, and a return for the 17-inch model for those wanting even more screen real estate.

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Novastar Ventures closes second fund at $108m to back East and West African startups

Pan-African Novastar Ventures is known to have invested in more than 15 African startups like mPharma, Lynk, and MAX. Closing its second fund of $108 million, it is looking to back more early and growth-stage startups.

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YDS is an Abuja-based eCommerce startup taking stores like Miniso online

Founded in 2017, YDS helps Nigerians easily access products from brands they love. Led by Surayyah Ahmad, the startup is bringing offline stores online so customers can pay for products in instalments without interest.

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Nigerian online dating solution, Vybe, includes offline options to offer full matchmaking experience

While the online dating industry appears to be scarcely delved into by techpreneurs in Africa, there are few modern matchmaking solutions regardless. Vybe is one of the few, but with a touch of offline dating options

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