Zipline completes 1 million Commercial deliveries | Stripe to accept crypto payments again

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» One Million Commercial Deliveries Strong: Zipline Soars with Life-Saving Drone Tech
» Launch of New Data Tracking Initiative to Address Education Challenges in Nigeria
» Stripe to start taking crypto payments again

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 TRANSPORTATION

One Million Commercial Deliveries Strong: Zipline Soars with Life-Saving Drone Tech

Zipline, the pioneering force in drone logistics delivery, recently achieved a remarkable milestone: one million commercial deliveries completed. This feat marks a significant leap forward in the medical supply chain, particularly in Africa, where Zipline has established itself as a leader in life-saving drone deliveries.

Founded in 2014 by Keller Rinaudo and Will Hetzler, Zipline’s vision was to revolutionize medical aid accessibility in remote and underserved areas. Their answer: a network of autonomous drone delivery systems. Zipline’s distinctive drones, characterized by their silent electric operation and long-range capabilities, act as flying pharmacies, transporting critical medical supplies directly to healthcare facilities.

The company’s initial focus was on Rwanda, where it established its first distribution centre in 2016. Since then, Zipline has expanded its operations beyond Africa, operating distribution centres in seven countries including Rwanda, Ghana, Japan, the United States, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Kenya as of April 2024....….continue reading

🧑🏻‍🏫 EDUCATION

Launch of New Data Tracking Initiative to Address Education Challenges in Nigeria

The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has launched a comprehensive data tracking system aimed at addressing shortcomings in the nation’s education sector. This initiative marks a major step towards tackling issues such as lagging student performance, low enrollment rates, and inadequate support for vulnerable learners.

A statement issued by Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale emphasises the current lack of reliable data within the Nigerian education system. This deficiency has severely hindered effective planning and targeted interventions needed to improve student outcomes.

The new data tracking system promises to empower educators and policymakers with the information needed to make informed decisions. Schools will be able to identify struggling students early on, implement targeted support measures, and monitor their progress. Government agencies will be able to analyze trends across the sector, allocate resources strategically, and track the impact of policies effectively.....….continue reading

🪙 CRYPTOCURRENCY

Stripe to start taking crypto payments again

Stripe, the fintech titan, is gradually reentering the cryptocurrency sphere. Last week Thursday, the company revealed plans to enable customers to accept cryptocurrency payments, beginning with USDC stablecoins. Initially, this feature will be available solely on Solana, Ethereum, and Polygon. This marks Stripe's return to crypto payments after ceasing support for Bitcoin in 2018 due to its volatility.....….continue reading

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OPPORTUNITIES

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