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A partnership that will offer Fawry’s customers a seamless payment experience while enabling Infobip to expand its reach in the Egyptian market has been sealed between the two companies to allow payments through META channels. Through this partnership, Fawry, a payments and fintech company in Egypt will be able to leverage Infobip’s omnichannel engagement, contact center, chatbot and identity solutions to streamline the payment process for its customers. Also, Infobip, a cloud communications platform will leverage its platform and enable Fawry to build connections across all stages of the customer journey, providing a more efficient and effective payment experience. “We…

Clickatell was acknowledged by Nigeria Communications Week as the winner in the Business Efficiency Solutions Provider of the Year category as part of their 14th Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership (ABoICT) Awards, held in Lagos recently. Clickatell was declared a winner in its category through a voting process that included business leaders, readers, as well as independent quality experts. In a letter announcing the achievement, Ken Nwogbo, Editor-In-Chief of Nigeria Communications Week said, “This is a testament to your talents, innovations, contributions and commitments to the growth of the ICT industry, and we are happy that Nigerians have…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta is scheduled to receive the esteemed National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award, among other notable Nigerians. Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will be conferred with the esteemed National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award, among other notable Nigerians. An advertorial signed by the Director General of the National Productivity Center, Dr. Nasir Olaitan Raji-Mustapha, had announced Danbatta as one of those to receive the award, touted as one of the prestigious award recognition in Nigeria. The advertorial…

The organizer of the annual rebranded Africa’s Beacon of Information and |Communications Technology award, Nigeria Communications Week has declared Medallion Data Centres Limited as the most connected data centre in Nigeria. Declaring Medallion at the award ceremony held at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lagos, the oragniser said Medallion has distinguished itself from competitors with over 70 percent of all Internet traffic at the Nigeria Internet Exchange. “It is an honour to declare Medallion Data Centres Limited as the most connected data centre in Nigeria,” said Mr. Ken Nwogbo, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Nigeria Communications Week at the event, which…

Lounging on Labadi Beach, browsing the shops on Osu’s Oxford Street, ending the day with a meal in a local chop bar: This is Accra, Ghana’s bustling capital city. It’s also where, in 2018, we opened our first AI research center in Africa. The center houses research labs that explore how we can use AI to help solve pressing problems affecting millions of people both locally and globally, like mapping buildings in remote locations to provide better electricity. Our local researchers collaborate with research teams across the globe to work on AI-based tools to create change for communities worldwide, including…

…. These Apps—Known as Fleeceware—Take Advantage of App Store Policy Loopholes and Coercive Tactics to Overcharge Users for AI Assistants  Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced that it had uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in thousands of dollars a month. As detailed in Sophos X-Ops’ latest report, “’FleeceGPT’ Mobile Apps Target AI-Curious to Rake in Cash,” these apps have popped up in both the Google Play and Apple App Store, and, because the free versions have near-zero functionality and constant ads, they coerce unsuspecting…

Kaspersky has highlighted seven ways employees and organisations with social media business accounts can protect themselves from falling victim to job scams, where cybercriminals pose as Human Resource managers from high-end fashion brands to lure victims to download fraudulent files with the intent to steal credentials for Facebook Business accounts and run ads for monetary gain. The seven recommendations are: Restrict access and establish rules for the use of social media business accounts. Create a strong password and refrain from using the same password for other websites. Companies should use two factor authentication to safeguard online business accounts. Companies should…

Kaspersky has alerted job seekers in selected countries of the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Nigeria of a new wave of phishing scams on LinkedIn targeting people, where cybercriminals pose as Human Resource managers from high-end fashion brands to lure victims to download fraudulent files with the intent to steal credentials for Facebook Business accounts and run ads for monetary gain. Kaspersky noted that people working in the field of digital marketing and sales are prime targets for this scam. It also explained that as a first step, the scammers proactively contact victims on LinkedIn highlighting a lucrative salary package…

The much anticipated Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival has kicked off formally today Tuesday, May 30 and will run through Friday, June 30, 2023, online at www.konga.com  and offline in every Konga store nationwide. A statement by the company noted that the festival will pledge huge savings as it comes with the biggest discount sale in the first half of the year and more importantly, same-day delivery for shoppers. An annual promotion, the month-long fiesta coincides with the celebration of Konga’s 11th anniversary, with the management of the e-commerce giant also seizing the opportunity to roll out KongaNow, it is a…

In today’s interconnected world, the role of businesses extends beyond profit generation. As society faces diverse challenges, businesses have a crucial responsibility to contribute to the well-being and development of the communities they operate in. Recognising this vital role, QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, has emerged as a shining example of a business that takes its social responsibility seriously and acts as a catalyst for community development. Driven by its core philosophy of RYTHM (Raise Yourself To Help Mankind), QNET is committed to making a positive impact and has implemented various initiatives that embody the essence of…