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Could This Yoruba Matchmaking App Change How Nigerians Find Love?The alarina once helped Yoruba singles find suitable partners through family, culture and community. Now, a Nigerian entrepreneur is turning that tradition into a dating app. How exactly is he doing this?
By Owobu Maureen•15 hours agoLatest Tech News
Latest Tech News
Could This Yoruba Matchmaking App Change How Nigerians Find Love?
The alarina once helped Yoruba singles find suitable partners through family, culture and community. Now, a Nigerian entrepreneur is turning that tradition into a dating app. How exactly is he doing this?
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OWOBU MAUREEN
Luxury EV Showdown Delivers Shocking Verdict: Mercedes vs. Volvo Heats Up!
A comparison test of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC400 and Volvo EX60 reveals two distinct compact luxury electric SUVs. The Mercedes impresses with its superior range, quicker acceleration, and driver-oriented feel, despite a higher price tag. In contrast, the Volvo offers strong performance and everyday luxury, showcasing different approaches to the burgeoning EV market.Uche Emeka
Crazy Rich Asians Mania Ignites Again: Beloved Franchise Makes Epic TV Return!
After years of development hurdles since its 2018 box office success, "Crazy Rich Asians" is finally set to return. The beloved romantic comedy franchise will continue as a new streaming television show on HBO Max, marking a significant shift in its expansion.Uche Emeka
Ghostbusters Gear Up: Rivian Collaboration Electrifies Iconic Ecto-R1!
Rivian is celebrating Halloween with its most extensive collaboration yet, partnering with Ghostbusters to create an immersive experience for owners. This year features custom 'Ecto-R1' builds and an OTA software update that transforms vehicles with Ghostbusters-themed visuals, sounds, and interactive features, available until November 2.Uche Emeka
Christopher Meloni Takes the Field as Cleveland Browns Coach in Hulu's New NFL Drama 'The Land'
Christopher Meloni stars in Hulu's new NFL drama, The Land, from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman. The series explores high-stakes family and football drama within the Cleveland Browns organization, premiering February 15, 2027.Uche Emeka
AI
AI Enlists: Thread AI Partners with US Army on Advanced Fire Control Systems
Thread AI has signed a research agreement with the US Army DEVCOM Armaments Center to develop Fire Control Systems reasoning tools using its Lemma orchestration platform. This collaboration aims to accelerate the analysis of specialized defence documentation, addressing challenges faced by commercial AI models and manual reviews. The Lemma platform will provide governed, traceable, and secure AI infrastructure for critical military research.
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Google Unleashes 'Agentic AI' Power to Gemini for Businesses
Google Cloud has unveiled a new unified Gemini AI agent designed to perform tasks on users' behalf, marking its entry into the "agentic age." Initially rolling out to businesses, this powerful AI can plan work, integrate with diverse internal systems, and offers a transparent "tasks inbox" for monitoring its actions. The move underscores AI's evolution beyond conversational experiences to autonomous task execution in the enterprise.Uche Emeka
Teenage AI Visionary: 19-Year-Old Founder Lands $10M for Cal AI Startup!
Zach Yadegari, co-founder of the recently acquired Cal AI, has launched Persona, a new AI agent startup, securing $10 million in funding. Persona offers a personal AI assistant with a privacy-focused wearable band, aiming to consolidate daily utility apps into a single super-app experience. The bands are set for December release, with a free beta currently available via iMessage.Uche Emeka
AI Powerhouse Manus Secures Staggering $500M+ After Break From Meta!
Chinese AI lab Manus, through its parent company Butterfly Effect, has successfully secured over $500 million in a new funding round. This investment follows the termination of its $2 billion acquisition by Meta, which was blocked by Chinese authorities concerned about talent migration. Manus is expanding its advanced AI product offerings, including Manus 2.0 and the innovative Cue app, while also planning global hiring and a potential Hong Kong IPO.Uche Emeka
Meta's AI Unleashes a Crucial Shield Against Child Abuse Material Ads
Meta says it removed or took action against 33.2 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content in the first half of 2026, with AI detecting over 97% before user reports.Uche Emeka
Fintech
ATMs Used to Be the Easiest Way to Get Cash in Nigeria. What Happened?
Nigeria's ATM network faces growing competition from POS agents as customers prioritise fast, reliable cash withdrawals over queues and failed transactions.
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PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Should We Trust Tech Companies with Our Personal Data?
"Explore the dilemma of trusting tech companies with personal data. From convenience and security to privacy risks and exploitation, discover whether we should share less or demand more accountability."PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
From ₦400K to ₦50 Million: The Northern Nigerian Friends Rewiring Rural Banking
From just ₦400K, a group of Northern Nigerian friends are transforming rural banking with innovation and grit. Their venture has grown into a ₦50 million force, reshaping financial access in underserved communities.Ibukun Oluwa
The Silent Pulse of Paper: Will Our World Truly Let Cash Die?
As fintech innovation accelerates, will physical money become obsolete or merely evolve? This article explores the global shift toward a cashless world, its promises, pitfalls, and what the future of money means for everyday people.zainab bakare
Crypto Gets a Home: Kenya's Parliament Just Soaked Up a New Fintech Race
The hub of mobile money innovation has now formally legalized crypto assets in law.Alberta Tetteh