Tag: Blackberry
BlackBerry stops phone manufacture, switches to software development
Tech company, Blackberry has quit the manufacturing of phones and now moved to software development. The company in a statement ...
It’s true – Samsung actually wants to buy BlackBerry
by Muyiwa Matuluko Last week, we reported Samsung’s alleged plans to acquire BlackBerry in a deal worth $7.5 billion. Apparently, ...
Cry babies: BlackBerry CEO wants to force developers to build more apps for the platform
by Muyiwa Matuluko Desperate times call for desperate measures. That has to be BlackBerry CEO, John Chen’s new mantra for ...
WhatsApp officially comes to PC – here’s how to use it
by Muyiwa Matuluko Following the detailed rumours, WhatsApp has finally announced a featured everyone has been waiting for. That’s right, ...
Opinion: Welcome to the era of the flippant uninformed generation
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Owhe is having a chat about the forthcoming elections with his 18 year old sister who’s in ...
So true, so false: Samsung is planning to buy BlackBerry for $7.5 billion
by Muyiwa Matuluko Reuters reported yesterday that smartphone giant Samsung recently approached BlackBerry for a takeover bid worth $7.5 billion. ...
Resilience in motion – BlackBerry’s tough journey back to profitability
by Oluwapelumi Oyetimein Just less than a year ago, pundits predicted the end of Blackberry and some even went as ...
Meet The Blackberry Classic – The Retro Blackberry Bold Touch
by Muyiwa Matuluko Blackberry today announced the Blackberry Classic, a shiny new Blackberry 10 device which bears striking physical resemblance with ...
NYSC has launched an app for corpers (LOOK, DETAILS)
by Kolapo Olapoju The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has launched an app for youth corps members. ...
The wait is over: Windows Phone users, BBM is here
by Emmanuel Chidiogo The wait for Blackberry Messenger on Windows Phone is over, as Blackberry has released its once ...
Proudly African social network: It’s time to power your chat with MXIT… now in Nigeria
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Joining Mxit, the free and proudly African social network, will allow you to chat to your friends ...
CLICK: It’s time to power your chat with Mxit… now in Nigeria
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Download Mxit, get connected, and share the things that matter most to you with millions of ...
Man jailed 2 years for stealing a BlackBerry and beating up owner
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Oyo has been sentenced to spend the next 2 years in prison after he ...
Nigerian to spend 12 years in UK prison for stabbing his wife in her sleep (PICTURED)
by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in the Manchester area of the United Kingdom has been sentenced to spend 12 years ...
Idiareno Atimomo: Brands that made us dance
by Idiareno Atimomo I fear that some musicians craft is being diminished by their association with brands. I won’t cite ...
Instant makeover: This is how to transform your iPhone into a BlackBerry in seconds (LOOK)
by Oke Efagene US TV presenter, Ryan Seacrest, is being backed by a company to help bridge the gap between ...
‘Airtel this is a BLEACH of contract’: Top 10 (painful) reactions to the Airtel BIS saga (TWEETS)
by Tutu Akinlabi Telecommunications company, Airtel has become a major subject of discussion on Nigerian social media. This is due ...
Tunde Kara: I’m addicted to gadgets; what manner of witchery is this?
by Tunde Kara “Cell phones in particular, have become near biological appendages – everywhere you go!” I own a PlayBook, ...
How armed robbers attacked me – Musician, Terry G
by Chi Ibe Remember a few weeks ago, the singer Terry G (Gabriel Amanyi) was said to have been shot ...
#ToWhomItMayConcern: BlackBerry pleads for patience in open letter to customers (READ)
The future of BlackBerry is up in the air as the company continues to work with Farifax Financial and other groups that may be interested in ...
#InCaseYouMissedIt: BlackBerry agrees to be acquired for $4.7billion
Fairfax Financial Holdings has agreed to acquire BlackBerry in a deal worth $4.7 billion, both companies announced Monday.The Toronto-based financial holdings conglomerate ...
Mina Ogbanga: Where are all our technology geniuses? (Y! FrontPage)
by Mina Ogbanga “With many a youths involved in technology building,refurbishing,repairs and maintenance,how come we still deal with a seeming ...
It’s finally HERE! BBM arrives for Android this Saturday, iOS on Sunday
The long-awaited cross-platform versions of BlackBerry’s BBM will be available this weekend, according to the company. Android users will get first crack ...
Terrible: Caleb University student accused of raping 2 girls in Lagos
A 22-year-old undergraduate of Caleb University, Lagos, Ugochukwu Agudosi, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court, Lagos, for allegedly ...
All gold everything: Tonto Dikeh shows off her fancy customised gadgets (LOOK)
by Adeola Balogun Tonto Dikeh is not just about the golden coloured hair, she’s about all gold everything. Take a ...
SAD: Did this woman really commit suicide over an iPad? (PICTURED)
A 41-year-old woman, Mrs Catherine Sefunmi Urouna, has allegedly committed suicide by drinking some poisonous substance in protest of her ...
Busted: 2 students jailed for stealing smartphones in Abuja
by ‘Jola Sotubo Two students resident in Abuja have brought their educational journey to a screeching halt after being convicted ...
Moving up: Whatsapp upgrade adds voice messages to chat app
Whatsapp is adding the ability to record and send voice messages to its smartphone chat software. The move will help ...
Opinion: Tribes and prejudices – My experience with an Igbo phone repairer
by David Olamide Craig So perhaps there is some truth in the prejudices you have heard. Perhaps Yoruba men are ...
Patience Akpan-Obong: The miracle of losing my phone and getting it back
by Patience Akpan-Obong Some 30 minutes after we left, we returned to the bank. I didn’t think the phone would ...
The September Standard
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- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy