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· Jun 3

AI Reshapes Future Jobs: Key Skills from Prompt Engineering to AI Ethics Crucial by 2030

A 2023 PWC survey projects that 70% of CEOs expect AI to transform business models by 2026, with significant employment impacts in sectors like media, banking, and insurance. Emerging job roles will need skills in natural language processing, machine learning, AI ethics, and advanced UX design for AI systems. Prompt...

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AI Reshapes Future Jobs: Key Skills from Prompt Engineering to AI Ethics Crucial by 2030

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Vanguardngr

· Jun 3

African Nations Lose Tens of Millions in Non-Refunded Fees from High EU Visa Rejections in 2024

In 2024, African nations lost tens of millions of euros due to high rejection rates of EU visa applications, with no refunds for fees paid. Nigeria faced the highest losses at €4.3 million with a 45.9% rejection rate, followed by Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire, reflecting concerns about opaque and discriminatory...

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African Nations Lose Tens of Millions in Non-Refunded Fees from High EU Visa Rejections in 2024

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Vanguardngr

· Jun 3

Top 5 No KYC Bitcoin Casinos of 2025 Offer Instant Withdrawals and Enhanced Privacy

The 2025 cryptocurrency gambling scene features top no KYC Bitcoin casinos like Angliabet, USDT Casino, Bitstarz, mBit Casino, and 7Bit Casino, known for anonymity, instant withdrawals, and diverse gaming libraries. These platforms offer various bonuses, accept multiple cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Tether, and emphasize security with blockchain technology and provably...

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Top 5 No KYC Bitcoin Casinos of 2025 Offer Instant Withdrawals and Enhanced Privacy

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Leadership

· Jun 3

Mitchell Elegbe Reappointed to Prestigious 2025 EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Jury

Mitchell Elegbe, founder and CEO of Interswitch Group, has been reappointed to the global jury of the 2025 Ernst & Young (EY) World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, making him the only African entrepreneur on the panel for the second consecutive year. Elegbe was inducted into the 2023 WEOY Hall...

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Mitchell Elegbe Reappointed to Prestigious 2025 EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Jury

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Technext24

· Jun 2

Starlink Suspends Roaming Services in South Africa Amid Regulatory and Licensing Issues

Starlink has started suspending its Roam Unlimited and Global Roaming service users in South Africa, citing unauthorized territory usage and regulatory approval requirements. Despite lack of official licensing, South Africans have used Starlink equipment by relocating kits from authorized countries, a practice under scrutiny by South Africa’s communications regulator, Icasa....

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Starlink Suspends Roaming Services in South Africa Amid Regulatory and Licensing Issues

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Stuff.co

· Jun 2

Samsung to Integrate Perplexity AI in Galaxy Phones, Reducing Dependence on Google Gemini

Samsung is reportedly in talks to partner with Perplexity AI, aiming to integrate its AI-powered search functions into Samsung Galaxy smartphones and enhance the Bixby digital assistant. This move could reduce Samsung’s reliance on Google’s Gemini AI for certain features, potentially debuting in the Galaxy S26 line early next year....

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Samsung to Integrate Perplexity AI in Galaxy Phones, Reducing Dependence on Google Gemini

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Dailypost

· Jun 2

Saudi Arabia Suspends Blockwork Visas for Nigeria, Six African Nations Amid Saudization Drive

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of blockwork visa quotas to Nigerians and nationals from six other African countries, including Egypt and Algeria, as announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The suspension affects new and pending temporary work visa applications and is part of restrictions...

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Saudi Arabia Suspends Blockwork Visas for Nigeria, Six African Nations Amid Saudization Drive

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Leadership

· Jun 1

UK Restates Commitment To Strategic Partnership With Nigeria

The United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria to reinforce the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership focused on enhancing trade, investment, security, and migration cooperation. During the visit, Lord Collins held meetings with Nigerian officials including Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar and Deputy Speaker Benjamin...

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UK Restates Commitment To Strategic Partnership With Nigeria

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Leadership

· Jun 1

Eki Holdings Pledges Support For New African Development Bank President

Eki Holdings Ltd, a Nigerian conglomerate, has pledged unwavering support and partnership to Sidi Ould Tah, the newly elected president of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The company emphasized the importance of collaboration between the private sector and the AfDB to drive Africa’s sustainable development and inclusive growth. CEO Godwin...

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Eki Holdings Pledges Support For New African Development Bank President

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Arise

· May 31

Tinubu Signs New Executive Order to Slash Oil Production Costs, Boost Investor Confidence

President Bola Tinubu has issued a new Executive Order aimed at reducing oil production costs, attracting more investment, and enhancing revenues in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector by offering tax incentives tied to cost savings. The Order mandates that 50% of incremental government gains from cost reductions will be returned...

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Tinubu Signs New Executive Order to Slash Oil Production Costs, Boost Investor Confidence

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