With the world prepping for lasting change amidst great uncertainty, founders have to adopt survival/recovery practices despite how companies may now have the tendency to delay decisions making…
6 ways to control Internet use and prevent cyberbullying
Considering the recent increased rate in Internet use, susceptibility to cyberbullying may have spread across ages – kids and adults likewise. Here are deliberate steps to lower your vulnerability…
Digital lender, Renmoney lays off 300+ staff, blames new technology
On the back of adopting new technologies, digital lending platform, Renmoney has laid off staff in its sales channel with hopes of improving customer response. But this decision is not without its own…
6 ways COVID-19 will change global internet culture for good
From handwashing to social distancing, several measures are advised to flatten the COVID-19 curve. While they require deliberate efforts now, there’s the tendency they become habits that would remain,…
Nigeria’s business support system: Perception versus reality
Reports claim that Nigeria has conditions conducive enough for business success, but given some founders’ reservations about these claims, we consider how they may have been able to survive in spite o…
Social distancing and the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria; what’s the bigger picture?
Globally, social distancing is being trialled as a way to avoid the COVID-19 infection; given prevalent circumstances, it is more feasible in some societies than others. How much of a chance will this…
Charges on mobile money waived for Kenyans amidst coronavirus scare
The Kenyan government through its apex bank, CBK gives directives on mobile money transaction charges waiver as an emergency measure to reduce cash exchange as COVID-19 cases increase…
Nigerian startup,Termii graduates from Y Combinator Winter 2020 Batch
Termii joins the likes of Paystack, Flutterwave, BuyCoins, Tizeti, and other Nigerian startups that have graduated from the Y Combinator incubation program, an opportunity it will leverage to raise fu…
Meet the undergraduate giving youths access to industry experts through Mentorships.ng
Growing an interest or talent without intellectual support can be hard, yet access to industry experts isn’t commonplace. But the founder of this edtech platform, Mentorships.ng, believes youths can h…
The curious case of Apple’s interest in Nigeria
Apple has a huge market which is largely underrepresented in Africa. But with the recent opening for a country leader in Nigeria, there might be a major impact on Nigeria’s smartphone market if …
Netflix begins production of more Nollywood originals; what should Nigerians expect?
On the heels of the launch of Netflix Naija, we got a hint that Netflix has commenced the shooting of a new Nollywood original, the success of which will bring more. What should Nigerians expect?…
What you should know about education technology (edtech) models in Nigeria
From exam preparation to the management of school data, different edtech solutions operate using various tools all aimed at achieving optimal learning outcomes. We take a look at some select models an…
Twitter CEO suspends Africa move due to coronavirus, among other reasons
Following heightened global coronavirus concerns, Twitter and Square CEO, Jack Dorsey, is rethinking his plan to spend six months in 2020 in Africa. But there is more to this decision…
The story behind biometric fingerprint ATM withdrawals in Nigeria
There’s a new method of ATM withdrawal in town – fingerprint – but only available in a few branches of GT Bank. We take a look at the company behind the design, and how soon a massive adoption c…
Coronavirus: Global tech firms adopt remote work; why Nigeria may follow
Some tech companies have taken measures to reduce human contact in the workplace through remote work following coronavirus concerns. We consider the likelihood of this happening in Nigeria if the need…
How two-factor authentication can protect your social network accounts from being hijacked
Social networking accounts are increasingly becoming targets for cyberattacks despite available security procedures. Here is how to protect your account…
How competition has influenced the affordability of mobile phones in Nigeria
While owning a cell phone in the early 2000s was a luxury in Nigeria, you could only do a little with the devices. Compared to what is obtainable today, it keeps getting better. What is your mobile ph…
Netflix might soon offer more Nollywood originals with the advent of Netflix Naija
As Netflix opened a dedicated Twitter account for its Nigerian subscribers — Netflix Naija — we look at the reactions that trailed it and the possibilities it holds for local viewership go…
Nigeria may not be ready to include robotics and artificial intelligence in its secondary school curriculum
The Nigerian federal government plans to introduce robotics and artificial intelligence into the secondary education curriculum, but some factors are clearly lacking. What’s your take on this ambition…
How Decagon plans to make Nigeria a top 10 software engineering country in 10 years
Digital skills are now globally sought after. But because it is expensive to acquire, an average Nigerian with interest may be discouraged. Decagon, a software engineer training institute is providing…