Tech

November 3, 2017

BDSpark empowers you with computer coding scholarship courtesy Univelcity

Univelcity – a training institute set up to help young Africans accelerate their careers in technology through well-developed industry ready curriculum and well-experienced faculties. – in partnership with BDSpark is offering Computer Coding scholarship to two graduates interested in learning programming. In an interview with BDSpark (the youth empowerment arm of BusinessDay), the chancellor of... Read More

BDSpark, coding, SCHOLARSHIP, Tech, Univelcity, youth computer

October 17, 2017

Freetel ICE 2 Review: Google’s new N13,000 Smartphone made for Nigerians

Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai and other executives of the company visitLagos for the Google for Nigeria event in July. At the event, the technology company announced many new products and services they were going to roll out for Nigerians in the coming months. One of the products announced at the event was Freetel ICE 2... Read More

Reviews, Sponsored

Freetel ICE 2, Google, Google phones, ICE 2, Tech

Zuckerberg snubs White House invite to meet with President Trump and other tech CEOs

President Trump is asking the CEOs of the world’s largest tech companies for help in modernizing the American government system. Huge names like Many executives, like Apple, Google, and Amazon, are on board while Facebook did not even show up. Leaders in the tech space arrived at the White House, Monday, marking the beginning of... Read More

amazon, Apple, Elon Musk, facebook, Google, Tech, technology, trump, zuckerberg

Victor Asemota: Welcome to the age of ZERO excuses

by Victor Asemota AI is coming I was listening to Eric Schmidt the Chairman of Alphabet (Google’s parent company) on a series of videos over the weekend and something was quite clear. Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are not fads. They are current and future technology reality and are currently finding their way... Read More

AI, Business, entrepreneurship, nigeria, opinion, Science, Tech, Victor Asemota

Nigerian British cyber security expert, Tom Ilube named Most Influential Black Briton

by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian- British cyber security expert, philanthropist and educator Tom Ilube, has received the 2017 Beacon Award for Innovation in philanthropy and was appointed as a non-executive director of the BBC on 3 April 2017. Ilube (middle name Segun), 53, from Richmond, west London, who was also named top of the list of... Read More

Cyber security, Nigerians in Diaspora, nigerians in the UK, Tech, Tom Ilube, uk

Opinion: Building tech for Africa by Africans in diaspora? Here’s how not to fail

by Ade Olabode Have you heard the story of the overseas returnee? Yes, I’m talking about the one we’ve both heard — where Kwame/Fola/Uche returns from “the abroad” with so much knowledge, connections, money, sets up a company, and makes a killing. What’s the reality? Most people don’t do anything. Of course, there are good examples where... Read More

Africans in diaspora, entrepreneurship, ideas, opinion, startups, Tech, Tools for business success

The Thread: There is no excuse for making people work for free

Binju (@UPNEPA) is not taking it lightly with Nigerian CEOs who are making a case for unpaid internships, and refusinv to understand what the crux of the matter is. He thinks its all hogwash, and hypocritical, seeing as they were not even confident enough to let the first Nigerian glasdoor experiment be. https://twitter.com/Lagoshunter/status/837246084896407552... Read More

hypocritical CEOs, interns, Law law protection, nigeria, Tech, The Thread, unemployment, Unpaid employment

December 7, 2016

Celestine Omin: We all don’t know what we are doing

by Celestine Omin From the outside, it always looks like people have it all figured out and they are just riding the wave. But the reality is, they are just failing fast and learning from the experience as they go on. Mark Zuckerberg, Brian Chesky and a host of other CEOs doing amazing jobs are... Read More

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November 25, 2016

Gionee S6: A new way to selfie

When the perfect comes, the good has to give way. The Gionee S6s is an ingenious craft of perfection. It comes with a back Fingerprint Shutter for capturing Selfies and a Front flash for perfect Selfies even in imperfect lighting conditions. The specifications at a glance There’s a secret inside this box, let’s unwrap... Read More

Sponsored, The News Blog

advanced, camera, Gionee, Gionee S6s, mobile phone, product, selfie, Tech, technology

November 19, 2016

Opinion: Dear Joe, you want to hire a developer? Know this first

by Seye Kuyinu Dear Joe, I hear you need an app for your startup or a new website for your organization and you need a developer(or a team of developers)? Here are the things you should know first. 1. Do you have money? Building websites and apps are not cheap. Don’t let anyone, ANYONE, tell... Read More

developers, facebook, ideas, Project management, Revision cycles, startups, Tech, Verifiable portfolio, Web

November 11, 2016

#Impact365: ALL54 is working on providing the cheapest IT talent for local businesses

by Chukwukere Okpani The tech industry in Nigeria is getting more attention and there are certainly, loads of untapped potential. Adeola Allison worked with IBM for 18 years in different capacities, now she is committed to helping young, local hopefuls build their talents in IT. ALL54 has been around for some time and has... Read More

Citizenship, The News Blog

Adeola Allison, africa, ALL54, Andela, Career, CyberXchange, IBM, IT, Tech, youth

November 4, 2016

CyberXchange Conference 2016: Cyber Security experts emphasize need to protect communication infrastructures

In a bid to further the global drive for improved cyber security,CyberXchange Conference, West Africa’s premier information security conference held at the Landmark Event Centre, Lekki Lagos Nigeria, from November 2nd through 3rd, 2016. The conference was strategically aimed at updating Information Security professionals on the essential security trends that will enhance protection for company... Read More

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conference, cybersecurity, CyberXchange, Hackathon, Information Technology, Tech, technology

October 14, 2016

Everything about the Gionee S6S is beautiful

Over the years, fashion magazines and models have made us all believe that beautiful photographs are exclusive to a select few. This has made some people so comfortable hiding behind the scenes that they could almost bet their lives they aren’t cool for the cameras. This self-imposed belief has been further aggravated with a cool... Read More

advanced, camera, Gionee, Gionee S6s, mobile phone, product, Tech, technology

September 23, 2016

If you’ve got the Gionee F103 Pro, then flaunt it

They say everyone is looking for the phone that makes them complete. Till they find it, their search is endless. But, when they find it… You can’t deny the joy it brings as they unwrap that special phone The Gionee F103 Pro Here are its special features: 2,400mAh Battery 5.0 Inches HD IPS incell 16GB... Read More

Gionee, phone, Tech

September 22, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Army to use drones during Edo guber election The Nigerian army has disclosed that it will use drones to monitor the forthcoming Edo State gubernatorial election. 2. Nigeria will experience tech revolution soon – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria is on its way to... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Buhari, Buratai, EFCC, Ngilari, NHRC, Patience Jonathan, Revolution, Tech

September 8, 2016

iPhone 7 at $800 better find my dad | Here are 7 funny reactions to Apple’s newest product

Apple released the latest version of its iPhone series on Wednesday. The iPhone 7 was officially revealed much to the excitement of Apple CEO, Tim Cook and the company’s teeming customers. The newest product comes with a wireless ear-pod as a compulsory accessory for the iPhone 7 as it has no mic jacks. The ear-pods came... Read More

Apple iPhones, hilarious, iPhone 7, new product, Tech, tweets

August 31, 2016

Nigerian netizens welcome Zuckerberg in their own special way

by Ezinne Ajoku Mark Zuckerberg’s momentous visit to Nigeria has not gone unnoticed. How could it? From the way he slid into the country with superb thief-in-the-night moves to his visits to various start-ups in Yaba- Cchub, Andela, Express Wifi, to the Town Hall Q&A Session which took place few hours ago. Mark Zuckerberg’s movements... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Robots, space, virtual reality: All the ‘crazy’ ways Mark Zuckerberg wants to change the world

by Tolu Omoyeni It is no longer news that Mark Zuckerberg is taking over the cyberspace and he’s not ready to stop until the internet and other tech services reach every corner of the world. Zuckerberg started out in 2004 with social networking site, Facebook and now he has advanced in less than 12 years... Read More

crazy, facebook, mark zuckerberg, Tech, technology, World

August 10, 2016

Opinion: A different perspective for building your Nigerian startup

by Ade Olabode I’ve always been fascinated by FourSquare. They’re like a Phoenix that keeps on rising from the ashes of defeat. There was the debacle of splitting the core app, which eventually morphed into a new app — Swarm, humiliation of a very public down round, then employees leaving in droves, etc. Contrast that with the... Read More

Buhari, Business, economy, Financial, funds, Nigerian, Start-up, Tech

Nairabox unveils Yemi Alade, Geniuzz as new ambassadors (PHOTOS)

Nairabox, a dynamic and first of its kind social digital wallet on Tuesday, announced multiple award winning artiste and Effyzzie Music Group’s Yemi Alade as well as label mate, Geniuzz as its new ambassadors. The music stars were unveiled in a short ceremony even as the Nairabox team, Yemi and Geniuzz answered all the questions... Read More

App, entertainment, geniuzz, Music, nairabox, startup, Tech, Yemi Alade

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: How Andela was founded

By Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Last week was a huge milestone for African startups. A company jointly founded in Nigeria and the U.S. is getting a significant investment and attention from Mark Zuckerberg — one of the most important people in Silicon Valley. During such a pivotal moment, it is important for me to share Andela’s history and inspire many... Read More

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The Stuff : Killing goliaths, dumb politicians and Ali’s oversized life

The Nigerian government remained the heavyweight champion of the world this week, knocking out jobs, power and affordable fuel. Diesel prices are currently trying to remind Nigerians that no matter what tinkering the honourable minister of state for swag tries with PMS, it still remains the riich mans fuel. Speaking of champions, I woke up... Read More

Buhari, Business, economy, islam, Muhammed Ali, Tech, The stuff weekly, TSW

Opinion: If you’re a start-up, here are 10 legal tips for you

It is no news, startups are springing up in Nigeria faster than we can say “Jack Robinson”. The entrepreneurial power, wealth and opportunities in Nigeria are so enormous, the sky is big enough for everyone to fly and that’s why international companies are breaking legs just to get a foot in. Having a startup goes... Read More

Business, Contracts, protection, start-up. legal. advice, Tech

What’s #ILookLikeAnEngineer all about? See top tweets

My mum used to discuss career with me when I was growing up and she’d ask what I want to be when I grow up. Tech is usually thought to be a field for men and so women in tech are often seen as nerds. Those who are beautiful and sexy are perceived to be... Read More

engineers, streotype, Tech

Sanusi Ismaila says some Nigerian techies have a ‘Tony Stark Complex’ | Can you guess who and who?

by Sanusi Ismaila Regardless of how knowledgeable you are on a subject, or how dumb the idea they are trying to sell to you is, they always claim to have special insight you can’t seem to see or comprehend. One weekend, I got on the phone with one of my friends from high school, a techie’s... Read More

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August 20, 2013

Start up seed capital: The early Nigerian stories

by Okechukwu Nnamdi My advice to Celestine and his team is to Bootstrap and find inexpensive ways of achieving progress. They should find a niche for their business and be aggressive. A few years ago I would spend hours at my office desk reading stories on techcrunch about American startups that got funded. I remember... Read More

Brian Wong, celestine ezeokoye, DealDey, facebook, investor, iROKO, Jobberman, Jumia, Konga, nigeria, Paga, Tech, TEF, Tony Elumelu

Hello start-up, it’s time to collaborate (and yes, it’s a risk)

by Ajibola Aiyedogbon While taking collaboration risks however, it is important to shore up against potential future squabbles, be it legally or financially. As someone recently told me, be careful what you cannot control. As time has gone by, development tasks have gotten cheaper and one of the things that makes this possible is the... Read More

Ajibola Aiyedogbon, collaboration, Tech, trust

Lordbanks: When it comes to Nigerian apps & start-ups, make that “first taste” count

by Bankole Oluwafemi It doesn’t matter what you have to do or whom you have to beg, bribe or kill to make it happen — whenever you do manage to get someone to use your product, make certain to blow their minds the very first time. Blogging about tech startups is like being at a... Read More

Bankole Oluwafemi, cab, service, startups, taxi, Tech

Bloovue, Iroko TV, TruSpot, 3al & Others! – “30 brilliant African tech startups”

by Lekan Olanrewaju Nigerian tech initiatives Truspot, Iroko Partners and Skoola have been included as part of a list by Memburn of what it describes as “brilliant African tech startups” by technology site Memeburn. About the sites, they said: Iroko Partners – Nigeria One of the company’s most compelling new projects is called IrokoTV. Launched in December 2011, it... Read More

Infomob, iROKOtv, Skoola, Tech, Truspot

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