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- 18 May 2017
Facebook Selects 60 Finalists in Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge
Facebook has selected 60 finalists from the hundreds of entries it received from across the Middle East and Africa for the Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge. The Bots for Messenger Challenge is…
- 31 Dec 2018
NSE Launches X-Bot to Enhance Market Participation
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, has launched the X-Bot, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Chatbot that responds directly and automatically to enquiries through Facebook Messenger. The X-Bot…
- 21 Jun 2017
AI, Bots Will Free Smart Businesses’ Employees from Mundane Processes
Bots won’t take away (all of) your work, but they will help build a more creative workplace, says Jennifer Sutherland of Standard Bank who sat down with Sage’s Kriti Sharma to talk about the future…
- 13 Dec 2021
Infobip Debuts Virtual Golf bot at CIO Africa Golf Day
Infobip, a global cloud communication company for businesses and a leader in omnichannel customer engagement, last week at this year’s CIO Africa Golf Day, launched a virtual WhatsApp-based golf bot…
- 6 Feb 2015
NiRA Inaugurates BoT for Ndukwe-Kalu Foundation
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has inaugurated the Board of Trustees (BoT) for the Ndukwe Kalu. The inauguration was held at NIRA’s new Office Complex, 8, Funsho Williams…
- 2 Feb 2026
SEC Warns of Potential Ponzi-style Risks in AURUM BOT, ModMount
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued warnings regarding the activities of AURUM BOT and ModMount Services Limited. The apex regulator of the capital market flagged both entities for…
- 22 Apr 2017
Western Union Connects Social Media to Services Via Messenger Bot
Western Union has taken a giant step by connecting social media to its services. Western Union has introduced a money transfer bot for Facebook Messenger to allow its US customers to transfer funds…
- 7 May 2018
UBA Introduces Master Pass QR Bot in Partnership with MasterCard
United Bank for Africa (UBA), Pan African Financial institution, has again disrupted the e-payment space with the introduction of Master Pass ‘Quick Response’ (QR) Bot. The revolutionary…
- 2 May 2023
Remmy Nweke Joins NIRA BoT
Mr. Remmy Nweke, lead consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media group, has been elected to the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA)…
- 20 Nov 2016
Sage Shares How Smart Bots Will Simplify Life as a Business Owner
Meet Pegg, the personal trainer for your business. Pegg will log your expenses and file your receipts for you, with no fuss at all. Pegg can tell you what you’ve spent or earned for the month and…
- 1 Mar 2018
Mastercard to Pilot Messenger Bot for Small Businesses in Nigeria
Mastercard announced it will use Facebook Messenger to provide technology to small businesses in Africa and Asia to drive affordable acceptance of electronic and mobile payments, with the first pilot…
- 2 May 2023
NiRA Elects BoT, EBoD as Adesola Akinsanya Emerges New President
Members of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry for .ng Internet Domain Names and managers of the database of names registered in the .ng country code Top Level Domain,…
- 15 Mar 2026
Tech Expert Unveils BAT-BOT AI App to Curb Fake News ahead of 2027 Elections
An artificial intelligence (AI) application has been developed to help combat the spread of fake news, misinformation and political propaganda as political activities gradually build toward the 2027…
- 27 Sept 2016
Gartner Says 25% of New Mobile Apps Will Talk to IoT Devices by 2018
With the convergence of devices, bots, things and people, organizations will need to master two dimensions of mobility, according to Gartner, Inc. CIOs and IT leaders will need to excel at mainstream…
- 28 Sept 2021
UBA’s LEO Hits 3m User Mark, Remains Smartest Banking Chatbot
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Pan African financial institution, has in the last three years won the hearts of its customers with LEO, its artificial intelligence chat bot, which has proven to be…
- 30 Jan 2019
Keystone Bank Unveils ‘Oxygen Chat’ Banking’
Keystone Bank Limited has introduced the Chat-bot feature called ‘OXYGEN’ as part of its financial inclusion drive. Oxygen is the lender’s interactive virtual banker that chats with customers…
- 10 Mar 2025
Kaspersky Uncovers Sophisticated Deception Campaign using DeepSeek AI as Bait
Security researchers at Kaspersky have revealed how cybercriminals used geofencing, compromised business accounts and coordinated bot networks to distribute malware disguised as DeepSeek AI software,…
- 25 May 2018
Top ICO Listing Rates Dataeum 5/5
Dataeum, the first Blockchain-based platform using crowdsourcing for data generation received a 5/5 rating from the icobench’s ico analyzer bot, Benchy. 37 days to their pre-sale ICO, Dataeum,…
- 23 Jul 2021
Cellulant Gets Approval from Bank of Tanzania to Become a Payment Solution Service Provider
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has issued an approval in principle to Cellulant Corporation to operate as a Payment Solution Service Provider in Tanzania having satisfied all the necessary requirements.…
- 9 Dec 2025
TETFund Moves to Tighten Security in Tertiary Institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is set to develop a comprehensive security master plan for tertiary institutions nationwide. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), TETFund, Aminu…
- 8 Feb 2019
Meristem Launches ZEDD, an AI Personal Investment Advisor
Foremost investment firm Meristem just launched an artificial intelligent solution, Zedd. The AI technology-driven bot interacts with users in a human-like pattern to onboard prospective investors…
- 16 May 2021
NITDA Warns Nigerians of New Cyberattack Strategy
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned that cybercriminals now use telegram bots and Google forms to automate phishing. The agency gave the warning in a statement at…
- 9 Dec 2025
How Nigerian Companies are Leading a More Responsible Digital Transformation
By Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head, Zoho Nigeria Artificial intelligence is everywhere–in polished social media posts, in the recommendations that guide our viewing habits, and in the bots that handle…
- 27 Jan 2017
Google Took Down 1.7Bn ‘Crooked’ Ads in 2016
Google, the super-power in internet ad has stepped up its approach to removing nefarious ads too. The Company on Wednesday published its latest update on how its fighting spam, bots and other…
- 1 Apr 2016
Microsoft Outlines Intelligence Vision, Other Innovations
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Terry Myerson, executive vice president of Windows and Devices Group, talked to thousands of developers about the work Microsoft Corporation is doing to aid the…
- 27 May 2020
Chatbot Uptake to Remain Robust as Firms Seek Competitive Edge in Nigeria
By Olajide Osho-Thomas Nigerian firms that offer extensive customer support on their platforms are eagerly snapping up chatbot solutions to improve Customer Experience (CX) and drive down costs. This…
- 30 Dec 2020
Intelligent Connected Machines to be a Major Part of Life by 2030 - Ericsson
Consumers expect connected technology to become more flexible and interactive going forward and see devices enabling more pro-active, and even creative choices in a wide range of everyday life…
- 10 Feb 2017
Assessing The Impact Of Chatbot Technology
Technology has consistently thrown up a lot of new lexicons and terminologies given to new tech innovations and solutions. One that is currently trending is the Chatbot. Recently, I had a chat with…
- 26 Jan 2024
Amid International Data Privacy Day Kaspersky Shares Privacy Predictions for 2024
AI-enabled wearables could spark debates about privacy, and the anticipated proliferation of AR and VR is likely to set new standards regarding privacy in 2024. At the same time, the significance of…
- 18 Oct 2023
X, Formerly Twitter Now Requires New, Unverified Users to Pay $1 Annual Subscription
In a significant development, X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a program that mandates new and unverified users to pay a $1 annual subscription fee for sign-up. Elon Musk The announcement…