The silver lining that is Zipline

June 07, 2022 00:31:13
The silver lining that is Zipline
Techpoint Africa Podcast
The silver lining that is Zipline

Jun 07 2022 | 00:31:13

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Chimgozirim Nwokoma Oluwanifemi Kolawole Bolu Abiodun

Show Notes

It's been a horrific few days for Nigerians. The attack at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State resulted in the death of over 50 persons. Gruesome videos flooded the Internet as calls for blood donations were made in the numbers.

The last few years have seen an increase in saddening deaths, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks in Nigeria, and that is one reason US-based logistics company, Zipline launched in Kaduna State, Nigeria on Friday, Jun 3, 2022.

 

On this episode:

2:02 - Zipline expands drone service to Kaduna, Nigeria

16:12 - Yuga Labs hack

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This episode was produced by Ogheneruemu Oneyibo and edited by Múyìwá Mátùlúkò

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