Instant messaging platform, WhatsApp, has rolled out a set of new features including voice note status, which enables users to record and share voice messages of up to 30 seconds as status updates. According to the Meta-owned company, WhatsApp users that prefer talking to typing can now send more personal updates via voice status. Users will get the option to record voice notes by tapping the microphone icon on the status screen. The release of voice status by WhatsApp came as a response to the significant increase in voice messages recorded by the platform last year. WhatsApp disclosed that its…
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A total of 92,413 RSA pension contributors changed their pension fund administrators in 2022, representing a 90.2% increase from the 48,593 contributors that switched managers in 2021. This is according to the quarterly summary of RSA accounts transferred by pension fund administrators report for the fourth quarter of 2022, released by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) and compiled by Nairalytics. According to data tracked by Nairalytics, the research arm of Nairametrics, a total of 143,805 RSA contributors have transferred since the reopening of the transfer window in December 2020. The breakdown of the data showed that 34,283 RSA contributors filed for a…
The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, said that it will temporarily stop accepting dollar transactions on its platform come Wednesday, February 8th. A statement by the company, seen by Nairametrics, noted that the development would only affect a small portion of its users. In the meantime, Binance said efforts are underway to rectify the challenge that has necessitated the disruption. “Only a small part of our users will be impacted by this and we are working diligently to reinstate the service as quickly as possible. All other cryptocurrency purchasing and selling procedures are unaffected,” said part of the statement by the company.…
The Federal Government, through the National Population Commission (NPC), has signed a landmark deal with Nigeria’s leading integrated technology brand, Zinox, for the supply of tech components and other accessories for the 2023 national census project. The contract, worth over N85 billion, was awarded to Zinox after ratification by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). In a statement seen by Nairametrics, Zinox noted that it has already commenced supply of the first batch of about 100,000 units of the Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) devices required for the nationwide enumeration. Note that the indigenous technology firm emerged as the preferred technical partner…
The Federal Government through the National Population Commission (NPC) has signed a landmark deal with Nigeria’s leading integrated technology brand, Zinox, for the supply of the tech components and other accessories for the 2023 national census project, further justifying President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s commitment on local content promotion. The contract, worth over N85bn, was recently awarded to Zinox after ratification by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Zinox, which has already commenced supply of the first batch of about 100,000 units of the Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) devices required for the nationwide enumeration, emerged the undisputed and preferred technical partners for the…
In Nigeria, revenue generation has continued to be a source of concern as the country’s debt increases. The country has consistently failed to meet its yearly revenue target for the past seven years. Earlier, Nairametrics reported that only N6.1 trillion was generated out of the N8.1 trillion targeted revenue in 2021. As of September 2022, Nigeria’s total public debt was estimated at N67.6 trillion which represents 35.2% of GDP. Proceeds from oil have over the years been Nigeria’s major source of revenue. However, the rising subsidy payment has gulped almost all profits made from oil sales. Also, underproduction due to…
Access Bank customers are in for a treat this Valentine season, as the retail giant is offering several discounts and mouth-watering freebies on its retail products and services to celebrate customers in this season of love. The Valentine season campaign, tagged “Love is More,” will run from February 1 through March 11, 2023. Robert Giles, senior retail advisor, retail banking, Access Bank, told reporters at the campaign’s debut, “Valentine season provides us with another opportunity to demonstrate our love and appreciation for our customers for the years of loyalty and support for the bank. We are using this opportunity to thank…
From Beyonce making history with the most wins to Harry Styles winning the biggest prize, the Grammys is on everyone’s lips. But it is not the only news-making event to hit the headlines today. For smart investors and crypto enthusiasts, the day started with news of Big Eyes Coin’s (BIG) impressive presale figures – a whopping $23.5 million raised in its presales at the time of writing. The largest presale on record is still held by Filecoin (FIL) while Ethereum (ETH) remains a force to reckon with a more than three million percent increase above the presale price. Big Eyes…
Ouranos Technologies Ltd, a leading provider of IT infrastructure services and solutions in West Africa, today announced the launch of Ouranos Lab, a venture studio focused on building the products and solutions that will power the future of enterprise technology in Africa. Ouranos Lab is backed by a $2 million investment from Ouranos Technologies and will be led by Olusegun Maleghemi as Chief Innovation Officer. Maleghemi is no stranger to the technology and innovation space, having served as Director of Incubation at The Nest Innovation Technology Park, which provides support for startups building impactful solutions. Making the announcements, Joseph Aransiola,…
Stakeholders in the Nigerian aviation industry have canvassed for the establishment of an aviation bank in the country to properly address the multifaceted challenges confronting the sector. They also challenged the Federal Government to minimise its interference in the running of aviation business in the country. These were parts of the communiqué reached at the end of the Quarter One Breakfast Business Meeting (BBM) held recently by the Aviation Round Table (ART). The stakeholders’ position: The communiqué, signed by the President of ART Dr Gabriel Olowo, submitted that the challenges attributable to aviation financing could be frontally addressed through the creation…