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AIKI Nigeria calls for application for Ready Set Code
In continuing to upskill young people, Aiki Nigeria calls young coders and social enthusiasts to apply for the Ready Set Code Conference. This will include a Hackathon session where applicants…
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Opinion: No, MMM has not shown that Nigeria is not mobile first
by Osarumen Osamuyi When the number of people rising to the top of a pyramid scheme like MMM (the Mavrodi Mondial Movement) becomes too high for the inflow rate to…
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Opinion: Can Finweb become the jet engine for small businesses in Nigeria?
by Ade Olabode If you’re a small business data junkie, then chances are you’ve heard of finweb. For the uninitiated, I know you’re thinking ‘finweb’ — yet another buzzword invented by some…
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‘Don’t dream for too long such that you remain a lady in waiting’ | Lady Boss, Seun Tayo-Balogun answers #LLA10Questions
One word we can use to describe our Lady Boss today is ‘pioneer’. Seun Tayo-Balogun, CEO of Brief Essentials saw a gap in the e-commerce sphere and set up an…
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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…
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Re: Where is Discardious? It is making progress
by Grace Ihejiamaizu I currently serve as Team Charis coach and write this response on their behalf. Your article, questioning the existence of Discardious is not out of place. If…
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Where is Discardious?
Where is Discardious? A very loaded enquiry with the most banal Nigerian answer in the books - "The government ..." But that's not how this works, no? First, we'll oblige…
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Victor Asemota: Why market education is important for technology companies
by Victor Asemota TRAINING FOR CHANGE After Econet Wireless Nigeria got their GSM License and before they launched services, they decided to educate the market through the most popular means…
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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…
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The Thread: Like her or loathe her, Linda Ikeji’s hustle is 100%!
In August, foremost blogger, Linda Ikeji, announced the launch of additional media products besides her blog, Linda Ikeji's blog. These four new products- Linda Ikeji TV, Linda Ikeji Radio, Linda Ikeji…
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I will choose you. Again and again…
I needed a phone. And as every other time I had bought a phone; I brooded, browsed and asked every human I knew for their opinion. This time, I even…
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Opinion: Rethinking youth engagement for development
by Femi Babatunde Africa’s youth population according to the 2015 United Nations population statistics is put at 226 million, which constitutes a whopping 19 per cent of the world’s total…
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AT&T acquires CNN, HBO, Warner Bros for $85bn
American multinational telecommunications, AT&T has reached a $85bn mega-deal to buy Time Warner. The deal sees the tech giant taking charge of Time Warner (TWX); owners of CNN, HBO, TNT, the…
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[The Legislative Blog]: The Nigerian Senate refuses to carry last on this tech stuff, hence Facebook Live
First it was e-voting days ago, we ignored it like "no be today, they'll soon spoil it sef as per is it not naija" Then today, the Nigerian Senate live-streamed…
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Iyasele, Isioma Osahon: I’ve overcome my physical disability through computers [Nigerian Voices]
by Iyasele, Isioma Osahon Ever since I first got introduced to computers and computing in the mid-1990’s, I have always been fascinated with the idea that an individual no longer…
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Victor Famubode : Is Africa ready for artificial intelligence? (Pt. 1)
by Victor Famubode From driverless cars to online financial infrastructure payments, Artificial Intelligence obviously will be the heart of the next industrial revolution. The wave of globalisation and democracy cannot…
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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…
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Opinion: Corruption is not Nigeria’s problem, we’ve got it all wrong
by Chuks Okeibunor Few days ago I read an article by a colleague; he was speaking to how in Obama’s 8 years at the White House, he didn’t visit Nigeria;…
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#Impact365: Fusing tech with social good | Here’s how Joseph Agunbiade does it
by Usman Alabi Joseph Agunbiade is the co-founder and Head of Technology at BudgIT, a civic startup that is moulding conversation around government budget. He is also the founder of…
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Cyber criminals are out there – what are you doing about it?
Every 5 seconds there is a case of cyber crime, and this poses a threat to individuals and most especially organizations. Let’s build immunity, join the biggest holistic cyber security…
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#Impact365: Temie Giwa’s LifeBank is solving Nigeria’s blood crisis
Temie Giwa is the chief executive of LifeBank, a five month old startup that is using technology to solve the problem of blood shortage across Nigeria. In this interview with…
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Opinion: 3 tech products we need built in Nigeria
A few weeks ago Mark Zuckerberg came Nigeria sightseeing and checking up on his investments (Andela and the millions of the ‘un-facebooked’ citizens of Nigeria). It was a good opportunity…
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3 things to do if you plan on coming out of this recession wealthy
Times are certainly hard but not for everyone. There are the rich people who have perfected the best means of maintaining - and often times, multiplying - their wealth during…
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The fifth edition of StartUP Friday and the first Lagos edition is here
The fifth edition of StartUP Friday programme of the Office for ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIIE), a subsidiary of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)has been scheduled for Friday 23 September,…
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Opinion: What Nigeria’s youth can do with political power
by Toyosi Akerele–Ogunsiji This for me is a season of Mixed Feelings. For once, I think our Public Sector Leaders and a few Young Nigerians should swap roles, positions, offices…
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Could FRSC’s speed limiting devices be the solution to road crashes?
The road accident statistics for 2015 have been announced and the numbers are staggering again. The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) made it known on Wednesday that 12,077 road crashes…
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PROFILE: Raphael Afaedor is one techpreneur who simply gets it right
by Usman Alabi The first time Raphael Afaedor was in Nigeria, he came in as a staff of the Notore Chemical Industries, a fertilizer company. He might not have known…
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150 years after, Apple kills off audio jacks for good
Apple's latest fancy technology series, the iPhone 7 and 7+ were released on Wednesday to a never-before-seen public outrage for reasons more than one. Much to the excitement of the…
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5 key things to note from Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria
Zuckerberg 'snuck' into the country on Tuesday, 30th August but made sure to 'publicly' eat the Nigerian Jollof rice, joining the likes of Keri Hilson on Nigeria’s Most Loved international celebrities. He…
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Opinion: The real issue with Nigerian e-commerce companies
by Derin Adebayo Q: What is the addressable market for a technology start-up operating in Nigeria? A: Nobody knows. The NCC claims there are 92 million Nigerian internet users, but there…
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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
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