Path Solutions, the leading provider of Islamic software solutions and services, has won the title of ‘Best Islamic Technology Provider’ at The Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards 2019. The award puts emphasis on the company’s Sharia-compliant financial software suite and recognizes innovation and impact in advancing the Islamic financial
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British Airways is facing a $229 million fine over a breach that compromised information on half a million customers — the biggest penalty to date under new, tougher regulations and one that is likely to be seen as a test case for companies that fail to secure big data caches. Britain’s
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For evolving innovative and technological solutions towards ensuring sustainable development of Africa, nine students of the University of Ibadan have received cash awards ranging from N25,000 to N100,000. The winners emerged at the finals of the geo-hackathon competition held at the University of Ibadan for their innovations on monitoring consumption patterns
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A South African man who won the chance to be the first black African in space has died in a motorbike crash before turning his dream into reality, his family announced Sunday. Mandla Maseko, a part-time DJ and candidate officer with the South African Air Force, was nicknamed “Afronaut” after landing
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Barring last-minute changes, global ride sharing giant, Uber, will launch operations in Benin City in July, further swelling the ranks of global ride sharing companies operating in the city. This comes after weeks of engagements between government and Uber officials and finalising modalities for the smooth takeoff of the service in
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Robotic arms, artificial intelligence and a machine that can melt down crisp packets and cling film could all increase the UK’s recycling capabilities tenfold over the next decade. The new technologies are being trialled by some of the country’s biggest recycling companies as worries over the plastic waste crisis mount. One company
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The Vice Presidential Candidate of the PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has commended the Chief Executive Officer of Peace International, Allen Onyema and his team as the airlines commenced international flight yesterday. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja on his feeling about the maiden international flight, Obi said it was a major move
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European countries including France are making a push for massive tax increases on technology giants like Amazon, Facebook, and Google. This week, legislators in France approved a bill that will ensure that Internet technology companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Google cannot operate in Europe without paying taxes. Until now, Silicon Valley
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Australia’s consumer watchdog has sued Samsung Electronics’ Australian unit for allegedly misleading consumers by promoting water-resistant Galaxy smartphones as suitable for use in swimming pools and the surf. The world’s largest smartphone maker did not know or sufficiently test the effects of pool or saltwater exposure on its phones when ads
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The Galvanised Iron and Steel Manufacturers’ Association has threatened to sack 20,000 workers if the Standards Organisation of Nigeria and other government agencies fail to curb the importation of substandard galvanised roofing sheets into the country. In a statement made available to our correspondent in Abuja, GISMA said if the challenges
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