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Blackberry may stop making smartphones in 2016
According to John Chen, the Chief Executive Officer of BlackBerry, the Canadian smartphone maker may exit from the handset market next year if it continues to struggle to turn a profit in the space. BlackBerry is targeting five million smartphone sales next year to stay...
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This Nigerian student developed Neva, an emergency power backup for Surgeons in the OR
Prior to recent developments, electricity has always been one of the major issues we face in Nigeria – an issue which affects all industries and hospitals are not exempted from this. I can’t imagine what will happen if there is a power outage while surgeons are in t...
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Mobile Industry contributed $102 billion to Africa’s GDP in 2014
The mobile industry in Sub-Saharan Africa contributed $102 billion to the region’s economy in the year 2014. This data was revealed from a new study conducted by the GSM Association titled “The Mobile Economy – Sub-Saharan Africa 2015”. Founded in 1995, GSMA is ...
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VergePoS wins the Lagos AppCircus event, to pitch at MWC Barcelona
The Lagos AppCircus event which took place on 8th October 2015 at the Co-Creation Hub, Lagos had 8 entrepreneurial developers pitch their Android app before a jury of top Experts. The apps were Scantranx PoS, Verge PoS, Swap Naija, RouteBuzz, BrainFriend, Campus Pal, Ku...
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Samsung Launches Galaxy Note 5 in Lagos, Nigeria
Samsung Electronics has launched the Galaxy Note 5, its latest addition to the Galaxy Note series, in Lagos, Nigeria. The Note 5 has a slim, shiny, large-screened luster, a strong camera, a retooled stylus and non-removable battery. The specs of the Note 5 are marginal ...
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Nigeria's Ogbonnaya Bassey wins ITU's Young Innovators Competition
ITU Telecom World is a global event which brings together policy makers, regulators, industry leaders, SMEs and entrepreneurs to explore accelerating ICT innovations for social and economic development. The Young Innovators Competition is an integral part of the event ...
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Applications have opened for the African Rethink Awards
My African StartUp is now accepting applications for The African Rethink Awards. The award is aimed at developing African entrepreneurs to become experts and gain international recognition. 100 shortlisted startups will be invited to Paris for the African Rethink Awards...
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8 years ago
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Disruptive Africa Expo 2015 holds in Lagos this October
An initiative of Wiretooth Technologies, Disruptive Africa Expo was created as a result of the technological revolution which has produced ripples in the economical ecosystem of the world. It is the premier event on Disruptive Technologies in Africa with the aim of brin...
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8 years ago
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Paga bags $13 million Investment Deal
Paga, arguably Nigeria's leading mobile payments company, has completed a $13 million Series B financing round. The financing was supported by Adlevo Capital, Omidyar Network, Acumen Fund, Capricorn Investment Group and Goodwell West Africa. Co-Founder and CEO of Yelp, ...
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8 years ago
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Niger-Delta Based Focus Hub Opens Incubation Program for Entrepreneurs and Startups
Focus Hub is now accepting applications for its incubation program. The Port Harcourt-based business and technology innovation hub in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria is passionate about helping entrepreneurs in the region. The incubation program will create a platform...
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8 years ago
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How to apply for the Women in IT bursary 2016
South African non-profit organization – Women in IT, has announced it is accepting applications for its 2016 “Women in IT bursary.” The IT bursary is aimed at empowering young South African women entering their final year of IT or ICT studies and are seeking a car...
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8 years ago
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Facebook now lets you set short video clips as your Profile Picture
I thought about this a few days ago – although my idea was for a chat app – maybe I can claim Facebook stole my idea? (tongue in cheek). Anyways, the social network announced it’s testing a new feature called profile videos, which will let users upload seven-sec...
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Google's Project Link brings broadband supply to Ghana
A couple of business leaders and celebrities like Mark Zuckerberg, Bono, Bill Gates, Richard Branson, amongst others, signed a declaration challenging world leaders to make the internet available to the whole world by 2020. As ambitious as this may seem, it’s still ...
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8 years ago
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Phone Review: The Innjoo Halo
The Innjoo Halo is a simple looking but sleek phone with impressive performance and specs considering its price range. We stepped into the shoes of the average mobile phone user and had first-hand experience with the phone. Here’s what we discovered…. The Design The...
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8 years ago
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Nigeria’s Former ICT Minister, Dr. Omobola Johnson is now a Venture Capitalist
London based Venture capital firm, TLcom Capital (TLcom) yesterday announced the appointment of Omobola Johnson the ex-Minister of Communications in Nigeria, as a general Partner to open and head their new office in Lagos, Nigeria - their second in Africa. TLcom manag...
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