Precious Mogoli

How Qatar hosted the most technologically advanced FIFA World Cup in 2022

“In the match between Portugal and Uruguay, using the Connected Ball Technology housed in Adidas’s Al Rihla Official Match Ball, we are able to definitively show no contact on the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo...” FIFA

Precious Mogoli

1 week ago

Techpoint Build

7 things to expect at Techpoint Build 2021

Techpoint Build is West Africa’s largest technology conference connecting key players in the African startup community. With the 2021 edition themed "The next frontier" just 67 days away, here are seven things to expect.

Precious Mogoli

1 year ago

Internet Culture

Technology is awesome, but it’s yet to conquer stuttering

October 22 is International Stuttering Awareness Day. Themed “Speak the change you wish to see” this year, we consider the causes and effects of stuttering and tech interventions while peeking into the minds of two stutterers

Precious Mogoli

1 year ago

Startups

OAU, CU produced the highest number of 'millionaire' West African startup founders in the last decade

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.

Precious Mogoli

2 years ago

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 say.

Precious Mogoli

2 years ago

Telecoms

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 experienced by many users.

Precious Mogoli

2 years ago

Entertainment

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?

Precious Mogoli

2 years ago

Entertainment

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?

Precious Mogoli

3 years ago

Internet Culture

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.

Precious Mogoli

3 years ago

Fintech

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 know about it.

Precious Mogoli

3 years ago

Insights

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 personal loans.

Precious Mogoli

3 years ago

Internet Culture

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 the Lagos lockdown.

Precious Mogoli

3 years ago

Insights

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.

Precious Mogoli

3 years ago

Internet Culture

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.

Precious Mogoli

3 years ago

Internet Culture

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.

Precious Mogoli

3 years ago

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