While the online dating industry appears to be scarcely delved into by techpreneurs in Africa, there are few modern matchmaking solutions regardless. Vybe is one of the few, but with a touch of offlin…
What’s happening to OPay’s super app plans?
Nigerian fintech startup, OPay has added more verticals to its platform. With the termination of ORide in Lagos earlier this year, we address speculations about the startup’s survival and explor…
Remote dating: A lockdown isn’t hard on every relationship after all
Apparently, dating isn’t exempted from the many activities that have completely gone digital due to lockdown. We explore the use of online tools across the levels of relationship and their posit…
Post-pandemic rebound: Why businesses must weigh the cost of layoffs
Predicting how long the COVID-19-induced recession will last is impossible, hence, all the decisions a company must take to stay alive. Laying off staff is one such decision but it should be influence…
How social inequality sets back basic online learning adoption in Nigeria
Upon critical consideration, it appears the Lagos state directive stopping private school owners from resuming third term online is to ensure other students are not deprived eventually. But here’…
What influences angel and VC investments during a pandemic?
Investor pessimism during an economic disruption is bad news for entrepreneurs. But with the right factors in place, startups still stand a chance. Here is what founders should know…
Lagos state judiciary to begin remote hearings post-lockdown
With court activities currently on hold during the lockdown in some Nigerian cities, the Lagos state judiciary has initiated a plan for remote hearing on court cases via Skype and Zoom…
How virtual tours are sure ways to liven up during a lockdown
In an ideal world, without a global pandemic that has warranted a lockdown, people go where they wish to revitalise. With the current circumstances, virtual tours can give you a close substitute for t…
What the Dancing Pallbearers’ Meme is probably saying to millennials
It appears there’s nothing quite like the Dancing Pallbearers’ Meme on the Internet at the moment. Although it seems like a comical gift wrapped in an uncommon case, there is probably a subtle m…
Twitter releases native quoted tweets feature in beta version
Following an update, Twitter has started testing a native quoted tweets feature. And this has since gotten positive feedback from users.…
The Internet never forgets; here’s why you should be careful
Spending a lot of time with gadgets on the Internet has its attending pressures, one of which is posting content carelessly. This, if not controlled, has dire implications. But here is what will guide…
Nigerian government devises new means to ramp up COVID-19 testing
As COVID-19 spread continues globally, the Nigerian government through NCDC has introduced repurposed HIV and tuberculosis test equipment to increase test cases by making testing automated and efficie…
Why you should stop playing games and quizzes on Facebook
What kind of pizza are you? Which Marvel character are you? How many children are you destined to have? If you are an active Facebook user, these kinds of quizzes might have caught your attention. Her…
How Nigeria is handling interruption in school activities
Undeniably, education has been greatly impacted by the ongoing global pandemic, with some regions more disturbed than others. We take a look at the Nigerian situation and how affected groups are gamin…
Lockdown: Some items Nigerians are currently ordering online will surprise you
During the lockdown in some major Nigerian cities, we discovered that asides groceries and health essentials ordered online, some products are also experiencing their fair share of increased demand. W…
WhatsApp’s new cap on forwarded messages will check fake news spread
WhatsApp once again limits the reach of message forwards. Asides the intention to relatively curb misinformation, it is particularly expected to forestall circulation of false news during this global …
How betrayal can ruin your business; the healing role of good workplace culture
There’s a strong correlation between workplace trust and business success. But with trust missing, productivity is adversely affected. Find out the role workplace culture plays in avoiding betrayal…
Avoid shopping stress with these online grocery platforms in Nigeria
It appears Nigerians are now spoiled for choice when it comes to online ordering and door-step delivery of fresh foodstuff and general household goods. Here’s a list of online grocery options in Lagos…
Developer community: A symbiotic relationship between developers and startups
Though a few years ago, developer communities in Nigeria were only owned by tech giants, startups are beginning to take up the responsibility. We find out how beneficial this relationship is for devel…
How to keep your business afloat in uncertain times
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…