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Benjamindada

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Among the 28 nations that have pledged to address AI-related risks through 'The Bletchley Declaration,' only Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda represent the African continent.

Three African nations—Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda—have signed 'The Bletchley Declaration,' a commitment to address AI-related risks. This historic agreement was made during the AI Safety Summit in the UK. Nigeria's Minister for Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, emphasized the importance of safe, ethical, and inclusive AI development. Rwanda has already made strides in AI policy, allocating significant funding for AI initiatives, and becoming a hub for AI research. Kenya's participation marks a renewed commitment to tackle AI-related risks, although it lacks a formal national AI strategy.
 
#AI #Africa #BletchleyDeclaration #AIpolicy
 
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Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda Join Global Pledge for AI Safety in 'The Bletchley Declaration 🇳🇬 🇰🇪 🇷🇼 🧠

Disrupt-Africa

Tunisian startup Cynoia, specializing in team collaboration solutions, has raised $930,000 in funding, propelling its expansion into the West African Economic and Monetary Union. With a comprehensive suite of collaboration tools, Cynoia plans to enhance productivity and streamline teamwork.

Tunisian startup Cynoia has secured EUR850,000 ($930,000) in funding from United Gulf Financial Services, 216 Capital Ventures, and Bpifrance. Founded in 2022, Cynoia offers a robust team collaboration platform, consolidating essential tools from chat and video conferencing to project management. With over 3,000 users in nine countries, the startup aims to expand its footprint in West Africa, focusing strategically on Senegal and Ivory Coast. The funding signifies a promising step toward enhancing collaboration and productivity within teams on a global scale.
 
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Cynoia Secures $930K Funding for West African Expansion, Targets Senegal and Ivory Coast

Rest Of World

As gas prices in Nigeria surge by nearly 230%, food delivery riders are racing towards electric bikes, saving up to 60% on fuel and maintenance costs. 📈⚡ Explore how this shift is transforming the gig economy and sparking interest in sustainable alternatives.

As gas prices skyrocket in Nigeria, food delivery workers are turning to electric motorcycles, saving 40%-60% on monthly expenses. With fuel costs surging by nearly 230% since May, the adoption of e-bikes is on the rise, providing cost-effective and sustainable alternatives. Despite initial hurdles like high upfront costs, gig workers are increasingly recognizing the long-term benefits, prompting companies like Glovo to consider a large-scale EV program for its riders by year-end. The shift underscores the need for improved EV infrastructure and government support in making electric vehicles more accessible for the gig economy. ⚡🇳🇬🛵&nbsp;
 
#ElectricVehicles #Nigeria #GigEconomy #Sustainability
 
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Nigerian Food Delivery Riders Shift Gears: Embracing Electric Bikes Amid Soaring Gas Prices 🚴‍♂️⚡

Cointelegraph

Embarking on a mission to boost Bitcoin education in Africa, Trezor introduces the Trezor Academy during the Africa Bitcoin Conference. The academy aims to empower local communities with in-person meetups and insights from Bitcoin experts, reinforcing the cryptocurrency's potential.

Trezor, the hardware cryptocurrency wallet firm, has officially unveiled the Trezor Academy, an educational initiative aimed at spreading Bitcoin knowledge across Africa. The academy, initially piloted in 2023, has been active in countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Uganda, Burundi, and Kenya. It plans to extend its reach to more than ten new African countries in 2024, conducting local meetups and educating hundreds of individuals about Bitcoin. As part of this initiative, Trezor is also supporting Bitcoineta, a Bitcoin awareness campaign using a branded Land Rover to tour West African countries, sharing the Bitcoin message with rural communities and schools. 🌍🚗💡&nbsp;
 
#BitcoinEducation #AfricaBitcoinAcademy #TrezorInitiative
 
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Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda Join Global Pledge for AI Safety in 'The Bletchley Declaration 🇳🇬 🇰🇪 🇷🇼 🧠

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