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GTBank Boosts Staff Salaries by 40% Amid Economic Turmoil, Retains Lowest Personnel Cost Among Top Banks
GtBank’s 40% Salary Boost Aims to Combat Inflation and Retain Talent While Maintaining Market-Leading Cost Efficiency
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Nigeria’s most cost-efficient commercial bank, quietly boosts its staff salaries by 40% as of September 2024, multiple employees have confirmed. … Continue Reading
X’s Turmoil: Will Bluesky Become the Beacon of a New Decentralized Social Media Era?
Bluesky, a decentralized platform, has experienced an unprecedented surge in user signups following controversial policy changes at X (formerly Twitter).
On October 17, 2024, X announced significant alterations to its blocking feature and privacy policy that ignited outrage among its … Continue Reading
Subscribers Association Backs 10% Tarif Hike For Telcos
The NATCOMS president also rejected the idea of load shedding, a strategy where telecom services would be available in certain areas at specific times to reduce operational costs.
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called … Continue Reading
Meta Company Sacks Employees For Buying Toothpaste and Wine Glasses Instead Of Food
More Than 30 Meta Employees Sacked Amid Controversy Over Misuse of Meal Vouchers
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has reportedly sacked a number of staff members for violating its meal voucher policy. Employees were allegedly using … Continue Reading
Microsoft Announces Remote Job Opportunities with Salaries up to $220,000
Microsoft is actively hiring remote workers from across the globe.
The offer is for competitive roles, including Senior Product Marketing Manager positions, with salaries reaching as high as $220,000 annually. As one of the world’s largest tech companies, Microsoft aims … Continue Reading
Ogun Digital Summit To Benefit Over 5000 Youths – Organisers
Ogun Digital Summit Director Encourages Youth to Harness Technology for National Development
Abeokuta, Nigeria – Sola Otesile, the Director of the Ogun Digital Summit, emphasized on Thursday the importance of cultivating a positive mindset among youth regarding the use … Continue Reading
Bolt Secures Over $1.5 Billion in Funding to Drive Global Expansion
Bolt operates in over 50 countries and serves more than 200 million customers globally. Among its notable investors are Fidelity Investments, Sequoia Capital, and Whale Rock Capital Management.
Dubai – Mobility technology firm Bolt, which boasts a strong foothold … Continue Reading
Davido’s Father, Dr. Adeleke, Opens Up About Building $2bn Power Plant Despite Government Challenges
Billionaire Businessman Dr. Adedeji Adeleke Overcomes Government Resistance to Launch Nigeria’s Largest Power Plant
Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, the father of Nigerian superstar Davido, has shared his journey of resilience in building a $2 billion power plant, despite facing significant … Continue Reading
TikTok Erases 2.1 million videos In Nigeria – Report
TikTok Removes Over 2.1 Million Videos in Nigeria for Community Guideline Violations
In a recent announcement, TikTok revealed that it took down more than 2.1 million videos in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2024 due to violations of its … Continue Reading
African Startups Compete for $200 Million at Supernova Challenge
African Startups Compete for Share of $200 Million Investment Fund at Supernova Challenge 2.0
African startups are among the promising innovators seeking a portion of a $200 million global investment fund at the Supernova Challenge 2.0, a leading pitch … Continue Reading