There seems to be “war” between developers and clients in the Nigerian tech ecosystem. We gathered stories from both ends and here’s what they had to say…
Reminder: WhatsApp will no longer work on these mobile OS versions, starting February
Reminder: Starting Saturday, February 1st 2020, WhatsApp will no longer work on some iPhone and Android versions. Find out if you’re affected.…
[VIDEO] Lagos state ban on motorcycles, tricycles from major highways; riders and commuters react
[VIDEO]: We hit the streets of Lagos to understand what average Lagosians think about the proposed ban on bike hailing services and commercial motorcycles/tricycles from highways. Here’s what th…
Netflix to start charging Kenyans in local currency
Netflix appears to be improving its services for subscribers in Kenya as it recently reviewed prices and started charging in their local currency…
Meet the Nigerian-American who created the LiveShow+ filter for Instagram Stories
If you’re a regular Instagram Stories user, you may have noticed LiveShow+. Meet Ayoola John-Muyiwa, the brain behind the filter…
YouTube appoints Alex Okosi as managing director of Emerging Markets, EMEA
YouTube appoints a new managing director to oversee emerging markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa…
GTBank customers are having issues using the mobile app and USSD codes
Dialling USSD codes from any mobile phone or using a bank mobile app is one of the easiest ways to perform online transactions. At the moment, GTBank customers are having issues using the mobile app a…
Facebook stops plans to put ads on WhatsApp
Social media giant, Facebook has revealed plans to back off from putting ads on WhatsApp, as it parts ways with the team in charge…
Lagos state plans to observe its waterways with over 5,000 drones
In a bid to curb boat mishaps, the Lagos state government says it has acquired drones to monitor its waterways, which appear to be the fastest means of transport…
Zimbabwean judiciary set to begin live-streaming during court proceedings
South Africa will no longer be the only African country that live-stream during court hearings as Zimbabwe is set to follow suit…
National Identification Number: Here is how to check using a USSD code
Have you enrolled for your National ID card but do not have a National Identification Number (NIN)? Here is how to get your NIN using a USSD code…
Airtel Nigeria launched Airtel TV, a repeat of 3flix Mobile TV or not?
Despite making an attempt by launching 3flix TV in 2018, Airtel Nigeria has launched Airtel TV — a TV and video-on-demand app that allows users to watch video content and stream live TV programm…
Nigerian House of Reps to consider a bill to mandate the installation of CCTV cameras nationwide
Nigeria may be joining other African countries in installing CCTV cameras nationwide if a bill being considered by the House of Reps is taken into law…
According to website rankings, betting sites are becoming more popular in Nigeria
The continuous Internet penetration in Nigeria seems to benefit the online sports betting space as website ranking reports show betting sites are the most visited in Nigeria…
Vodacom Tanzania partners WorldRemit to enable international mobile money remittance into Tanzania
Tanzanians abroad can now send money directly to recipients’ M-Pesa wallets as Vodacom Tanzania partners with WorldRemit in a mobile money transfer deal…
Google top search trends 2019: From ASUU strike to Naira Marley to Xenophobia to Big Brother Nigeria
Google released the trending searches in Nigeria for 2019. The publication shows what has caught the interest of Nigerians for the last 12 months: the most searched artiste, lyrics, people, songs, and…
A review of Oppo A9 2020
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.…
