A review of the Oppo A9 2020 that retails for ₦89,900 ($248) and was released in Lagos recently…
5 productive things to do with your phone while stuck in Lagos traffic
In Lagos, time spent in traffic can be the most unproductive part of a commuter’s day. Here are some productive things you can do with your phone when sitting in traffic…
Google Shopping ads to launch in Nigeria in the coming weeks
Online shopping through Google search is just about to get easier. The tech giant, Google, which has been testing Shopping ads in 47 countries plans to launch in Nigeria soon…
The Kenyan government may soon lift the ban on flying drones
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), which had banned the flying of drones in November following its legalisation in March, plans to lift the ban in the coming weeks.…
Senegal to become 2nd African country to enact a Startup Act in the past year
Come December, Senegal will become the second African country, only after Tunisia, to enact startup-focused legislation in the past year. This begs the question; when will Nigeria pass into law its ow…
MultiChoice to start testing DStv Now as a standalone service in 2020
After achieving a 48% year-over-year increase in the number of active monthly users on its Showmax and DStv Now apps across Africa, MultiChoice is set to test DStv Now as a standalone service…
Twitter wants to give you more control over your conversations with its new “hide reply” feature
“Out of sight, out of mind.” You don’t need to worry about having offensive or derogatory replies to your tweets anymore, you can now hide them with these simple clicks.…
Some MTN Ghana iPhone users are having issues using USSD codes
One of the easiest ways to perform online transactions is by dialling USSD codes from any mobile phone. Right now, MTN subscribers in Ghana who use iPhones are having difficulty using USSD codes…
WhatsApp launches a business catalogue feature, what does this mean for m-commerce in Africa?
The future of eCommerce in Nigeria seems uncertain as WhatsApp launches Business ‘catalog’ on its platform. We explore what this could mean for established eCommerce players…
“Not enough Nigerians are on Twitter” — Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO
A lot of Nigerians use Twitter to start social movements, rant and share their thoughts. But Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey feels that there are not enough Nigerians on the platform. Here’s why…
Top-down management doesn’t always work, you may need to change your style
Managing people should not be the sole responsibility of managers, employees should also be involved. We take a look at the book, “The New One Minute Manager” by Ken Blanchard and Spencer …
How to use fingerprint lock to keep WhatsApp intruders away
No more intruding into your WhatsApp messages. Follow this step-by-step guide to secure your WhatsApp Messenger with the fingerprint lock on your smartphone.…
Here’s how MTN Nigeria’s new music streaming platform MusicTime! compares to its old Music+
Despite already having a music streaming platform, MTN Nigeria launches MusicTime!, a new streaming service that allows users to stream and listen to both local and international music. Here are some …
I dumped my smartphone for 2 weeks, here’s why you should give it a shot
You don’t know how addicted you are to your smartphone until you intentionally ‘break up’ with it. Here are some lessons Omolara Oseni learnt from her recently-concluded smartphone detox.…
Bomboclaat! Nigerian Twitter finds yet another trend after overflogging “Sco pa tu mana”
Nothing lasts forever. “O jewa ke eng?” and “Sco pa tu mana,” which trended for a while have been knocked out by the Jamaican word, “Bomboclaat” on Nigerian Twitter.…
Instagram wants to help you keep out bad vibes from trolls and bullies
The Internet has made people interact freely on various social media platforms, however, some internet users use it as a medium to bully others. Instagram is curbing this with its new feature — …
According to data, BBNaija’s Mercy Eke didn’t just beat housemates, she also ‘peppered dem’ on Twitter
The most popular reality TV show in Nigeria — Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ edition — came to an end on Sunday. According to raw data gathered by TFW, Mercy Eke who carted away ₦30 millio…
How to set up emergency contacts on your phone
In case of an emergency, first responders don’t need to unlock your phone to reach your relatives and friends. Here’s how to list your family and friends as your emergency contacts on your…
5 ways to achieve Inbox Zero
A tidy inbox equals a focus mind. Here is how to clear up your inbox…
How to stay focused in a world full of distractions
Most times, some of us claim to be busy without knowing what we are really busy doing because we’re distracted. Here’s what the book “Deep work” teaches us about how to stay fo…