The new Apple-Google COVID-19 Exposure Notification feature’s functionality depends on the availability of some products, but they are not present in some countries like Nigeria yet…
Post-pandemic rebound: Why businesses must weigh the cost of layoffs
Predicting how long the COVID-19-induced recession will last is impossible, hence, all the decisions a company must take to stay alive. Laying off staff is one such decision but it should be influence…
How social inequality sets back basic online learning adoption in Nigeria
Upon critical consideration, it appears the Lagos state directive stopping private school owners from resuming third term online is to ensure other students are not deprived eventually. But here’…
Nigerian government devises new means to ramp up COVID-19 testing
As COVID-19 spread continues globally, the Nigerian government through NCDC has introduced repurposed HIV and tuberculosis test equipment to increase test cases by making testing automated and efficie…
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…
Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic: A webinar for Nigerian startup founders
The last couple of days have seen many Nigerian startups adopt remote work as a precaution to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, there have been massive job cuts, disruptions to b…
6 ways COVID-19 will change global internet culture for good
From handwashing to social distancing, several measures are advised to flatten the COVID-19 curve. While they require deliberate efforts now, there’s the tendency they become habits that would remain,…
How the COVID-19 pandemic amplifies the need for telemedicine adoption in Nigeria
As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increases in Nigeria, there’s more pressure on the healthcare system than ever before. The situation is making more Nigerians turn to telemedicine platform…
Social distancing and the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria; what’s the bigger picture?
Globally, social distancing is being trialled as a way to avoid the COVID-19 infection; given prevalent circumstances, it is more feasible in some societies than others. How much of a chance will this…
Charges on mobile money waived for Kenyans amidst coronavirus scare
The Kenyan government through its apex bank, CBK gives directives on mobile money transaction charges waiver as an emergency measure to reduce cash exchange as COVID-19 cases increase…
Twitter CEO suspends Africa move due to coronavirus, among other reasons
Following heightened global coronavirus concerns, Twitter and Square CEO, Jack Dorsey, is rethinking his plan to spend six months in 2020 in Africa. But there is more to this decision…
Coronavirus: Global tech firms adopt remote work; why Nigeria may follow
Some tech companies have taken measures to reduce human contact in the workplace through remote work following coronavirus concerns. We consider the likelihood of this happening in Nigeria if the need…
