Author: Elan
Turn scattered user research into AI-powered personas that give anyone consolidated multi-perspective feedback from a single question.In my previous article, I explored how AI can help us create functional personas more efficiently. We looked at building personas that focus on what users are trying to accomplish rather than demographic profiles that look good on posters but rarely change design decisions.But creating personas is only half the battle. The bigger challenge is getting those insights into the hands of people who need them, at the moment they need them.Every day, people across your organization make decisions that affect user experience. Product…
The Federal Government has explained how Nigerian security forces, working in close coordination with the United States, US, carried out successful precision strike operations against Islamic State, ISIS, terrorists enclaves in Sokoto State. The operation, which took place between 12:12 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Friday, December 26, was approved by President Bola Tinubu. On how the strikes were executed, the Federal Government said a total of 16 GPS-guided munitions were deployed using MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial platforms (drones). Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn They successfully neutralised the targeted ISIS elements attempting to enter Nigeria…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana – an investment platform established by British International Investment – has made an investment into mPharma Ghana.The investment will support mPharma’s plan to extend its QualityRx franchise model into Francophone markets, including Togo and Benin, and improve inventory efficiency across its growing multi-pharmacy network. More than half of the funding is earmarked for expansion in Francophone West Africa, where the company sees growing demand for reliable, affordable pharmaceutical services.Founded in 2013, mPharma has become one of Africa’s leading health-tech…
Mr Agbese noted that adopting a single budget after March 2026 would allow the Executive to manage cash flow more efficiently and ensure the timely release of funds for projects. The House of Representatives has explained that its decision to repeal and re-enact the 2024 and 2025 Appropriation Acts was taken to align Nigeria’s budgeting process with global best practices, enhance transparency, and resolve implementation challenges associated with running multiple budgets. The Deputy Spokesperson of the House, Philip Agbese (APC, Benue), who stated this in a statement on Friday, noted that the move was aimed at strengthening accountability across government…
How often have you come across an image online and wondered, “Real or AI”? Have you ever felt trapped in a reality where AI-created and human-made content blur together? Do we still need to distinguish between them?Artificial intelligence has unlocked a world of creative possibilities, but it has also brought new challenges, reshaping how we perceive content online. From AI-generated images, music and videos flooding social media to deepfakes and bots scamming users, AI now touches a vast part of the internet.According to a study by Graphite, the amount of AI-made content surpassed human-created content in late 2024, primarily due…
Eventhive, Africa’s leading B2B2C event servicing company with a strong portfolio across key sectors and six major cities, is thrilled to announce the sixth edition of its flagship event, the Lagos Tech Fest. The event is part of the Africa Tech Series, Eventhive’s pan-African platform for technology and innovation dialogue, which hosts fintech-focused gatherings in Lagos, London, Nairobi, Kigali, and Johannesburg. The Lagos Tech Fest returns to convene tech leaders, emerging startups, innovators, investors, global tech giants, and government representatives to define the future of Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, address key developments, and uncover countless opportunities within the Nigerian and African…
Joe Maring / Android AuthorityWe’re coming to the end of the year, and we’ve already seen the first next-generation flagship Android phones launching around the world. These phones give us a rough idea of what to expect from the industry next year — more performance and bigger batteries being two of the earlier trends.Never mind expectations, though. What do I actually want from smartphones next year? From bigger batteries in all markets to iPhone-rivaling video quality, here’s what I’m wishing for in 2026. What’s your wish for Android phones in 2026?57 votesBigger batteries in more markets42%Video quality that rivals iPhones16%Snapdragon…
A new academic study focusing on South Africa finds that public trust, often cited as essential in international cybersecurity strategy, remains largely absent from national policy design and implementation, raising questions about long-term effectiveness and public compliance. The study, titled Cybersecurity Policy Adoption in South Africa: Does Public Trust Matter?, analyzes how trust, governance, and public perception intersect with cybersecurity policymaking in South Africa and compares this approach with international practices. At a time when cyber threats increasingly target public infrastructure, financial systems, and personal data, the study argues that cybersecurity must be treated not only as a technical or…
…As deals jump 44% Corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in African startups have surged to their highest level in three years, marking a renewed and deeper engagement by global and local corporate investors in the continent’s innovation ecosystem. According to GCV’s Corporate venture capital funding round data, African startups secured 26 corporate-backed funding deals in the first half (H1) of 2025, a 44 percent increase from the previous peak of 18 deals recorded in half-year periods over recent years. …As deals jump 44% Corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in African startups have surged to their highest level in three…