The websites of top Nigerian and Kenyan universities have loopholes that allow anyone to gain access to the data of students and staff, but some of these universities don’t seem to care about th…
Google is creating ‘Plus Codes’ to track locations any where in Nigeria
Google launched its new Google Maps feature, Plus Codes, yesterday, developed with a plan to ease challenges associated with lack of good address system in most developing markets. Here’s an exp…
Nigerian reality TV show, BBNaija goes virtual for Season 5 auditions
Popular Nigerian TV sensation, Big Brother Naija, recently announced plans to kick-off Season 5 with calls for auditions via online video submissions. What does this mean for the organisers and potent…
Africa’s young population and the drive for cryptocurrency
World markets and currencies have been rocked by the pandemic and recent trends suggest that a large portion of Africa’s youth is opting towards cryptocurrencies. We explore some intricacies behind th…
Ghanaian healthtech startup, mPharma, raises $17m in new funding round
Led by the CDC Group, Ghana’s mPharma has secured $17 million that will see it expand its offerings in five countries. At the same time, it has appointed ex-CVS president, Helena Foulkes to its …
Why your data bundle finishes quickly and what you can do about it
If you’ve been using the Internet during the lockdown, you may be wondering why your data does not seem to last, especially on a smartphone and sometimes, your PC. We dive into the issues behind this …
If you live in these Nigerian states, calls and data are about to get cheaper
Five Nigerian states have drastically dropped or waived right of way charges for fibre connections. Nigerian telcos and ISPs discuss the implications for these states and Nigeria’s National Broadband …