From the comfort of his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Akin (not real name) applied for a small loan on a mobile phone and got approval as well as credit alert in less … [Read more...]
How NCC regulating OTT services like WhatsApp, Skype could affect you
One of the most wonderful things about the Internet is that you can make voice or video calls, send SMS without expending your mobile airtime. All one has to rely on it … [Read more...]
Tired of cinemas? You can watch movies online at home with these services
The internet has, no doubt, changed how we consume content. The cost of data is getting relatively cheaper compared to the last decade. This is driving the influx of … [Read more...]
11 places where you can order cakes online in Nigeria
Online shopping is the new cool, as we are buying and paying for items from the comfort of our homes or offices, and cakes are not left out. Whatever the occasion -- … [Read more...]
An experiential review of the UBA Leo Chat Banker
One of the Nigerian dreams is to be able to perform basic banking transactions with ease and on time. And some dare to want to do this away from banking halls. In … [Read more...]
Where to get collateral-free personal loans online in Nigeria
Accessing personal loans has taken a different dimension with a couple of service providers giving out collateral-free loans without the need a proof of employment or … [Read more...]
Comedy skits and music videos kept Nigerians on YouTube in 2017
As the year 2017 draws to a close, we have to admit that it has been an eventful one for us as Nigerians. It was the year our president worked remotely from the United … [Read more...]
YouTube Go — offline-first, data-friendly YouTube alternative — now available in Nigeria
YouTube Go, the offline-first, emerging market targeted YouTube alternative that was announced during the Google for Nigeria event in July is now available for public d … [Read more...]
WhatsApp will soon be profitable, be very afraid
WhatsApp placed a few vacancies on its blog. With over 200 employees in its ranks, these job openings look insignificant until you realise how important they really … [Read more...]
4 ways to boost your Wi-Fi speed
More businesses today rely on the internet and Wi-Fi networks for daily operations. Nothing can be more frustrating than slow internet connectivity on a work day. … [Read more...]
Cheap data may be more expensive than you think
The Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) lifted the data price floor in November 2015. Its removal gave telcos and internet service providers the power to reduce data … [Read more...]
Could this ‘newly discovered’ WhatsApp feature enable anyone to spy on you?
You might remember that Facebook acquired WhatsApp for $16 billion on February 19 2014, its largest acquisition to date. On January 13th 2017, the Guardian published an … [Read more...]
The definitive guide to hammer on Black Friday in Nigeria
It's only a couple of hours till Black Friday in Nigeria kicks off (Konga's yakata sales start 6am on Thursday). As we prime ourselves for the avalanche of awoof good … [Read more...]