The last 10 years saw 51 West African tech startups each raise at least $1m. A study reveals that majority of these startups’ founders are alumni of Obafemi Awolowo University and Covenant University.…
Using technology to tell stories: A discussion with Joel Kachi Benson
At Techpoint Build 2020, Joel Kachi Benson, producer and director of the award-winning VR documentary, Daughters of Chibok, spoke about VR as a tool for telling African stories. Here’s what he had to …
Why high-quality Internet in Nigeria remains a dream
Discussions on social media platforms about the quality of Internet service in different locations around the country are commonplace. This piece explores one of the reasons for the poor quality exper…
VAR, goal-line technology, and their impact on football betting
Innovation in the game of football has seen the welcome introduction of goal-line technology and the VAR to eliminate errors. How effectively are they doing this?…
Netflix and Amazon Prime are coming to DStv, but only for Explora subscribers
With the MultiChoice Group set to begin streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime content, what becomes of its plans to make DStv Now a standalone streaming service?…
How the lockdown put family cohesion and unity to the test
With the lockdown-induced need for remote work and online learning, the use of smart devices has increased within families. We explore the possible impacts of device use on family cohesion and bonding…
Borrowers have a right to claim personal loan insurance, but do they know?
CBN’s guidelines for financial institutions require lenders to present loan insurance to borrowers. This means borrowers out of employment due to the pandemic can claim personal insurance, if they kno…
Borrowers seek loan relief as Nigerian government extends lockdown
With lay-offs, half-pay, and unpaid leave adopted by employers in Lagos state during the lockdown, job security is under threat. We look at what this means to lenders and borrowers with regard to pers…
How Lagos FMCG players are adjusting to lockdown order
Attempts to flatten the COVID-19 curve have necessitated measures such as social distancing, self-isolation, and city/nationwide lockdowns. We look at how some players in the FMCG industry adjust to t…
Coronavirus, sports betting, and the Nigerian online bettor
With the coronavirus pandemic necessitating the suspension of sporting activities globally, we take a look at how this affects the Nigerian online bettor.…
How the coronavirus is affecting Nigerian tour companies
Following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) resulting in many flight and event cancellations globally, we speak with two Nigerians whose tour companies have been affected.…
How Nigerian tour companies leverage social media to promote affordable travel packages
With the proliferation of tour companies in Nigeria offering very affordable deals, staycations are fast becoming a thing of the past. We look at the role social media plays.…
The philosophy of the Nigerian online bettor
In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed the proliferation of online betting sites; we picked the brains of some bettors to understand just how they think.…
