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August 31, 2016

Opinion: What Zuckerberg’s visit means for Nigeria

by Tayo Elegbede In an unannounced fashion, Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg, today arrived Lagos-Nigeria to kick start his first tour of Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 100 million Facebook users reside. According to him, he is in Lagos to “learn more about the startup ecosystem in Nigeria” and meet up with “developers and entrepreneurs”. Over the years, Nigeria,... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Good news: FG to invest in the technology industry

On Tuesday, August 30th, vice president Yemi Osinbajo at the flag-off ceremony of Google Digital Training for Youth Empowerment announced that the Federal government will train 400,000 youths in partnership with Google. According to him, in partnership with several major technology companies, two tech hubs will be established in Lagos and Abuja and six regional hubs... Read More
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August 31, 2016

YNaija Analysis: What Zuckerberg’s arrival in Nigeria really means

The surprise visit of Mark Zuckerberg understandably had many heads spinning. What is the world’s 5th richest man doing in Nigeria unannounced? Is it just because Nigeria has the highest number of Facebook users in Sub-Saharan Africa? Is it just because WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger have conquered Nigeria, just like everywhere else in the world?... Read More
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August 30, 2016

Are Nigerian Universities ready for an anti-plagiarism software?

The University of Ilorin in collaboration with Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin and Covenant University, Ota, Delta State University Abraka, Benue State University Makurdi, University of Jos and Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, have developed an anti-plagiarism software, designed to check academic fraud. According to the University of Ilorin’s most recent bulletin which was released today, the development... Read More
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August 30, 2016

YNaija Exclusive: This is EXACTLY why Mark Zuckerberg is in Nigeria (READ)

by Isime Esene Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Nigeria this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the Yaba technology hub in Lagos, meet with developers and partners, and explore Nollywood. Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to listen and learn and take ideas back to California on... 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
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August 30, 2016

Visit Club Quilox – and 12 other things Mark Zuckerberg must do while in Nigeria

Notice we said when, not if (do we know something you don’t?). Anyway, we were saying we had suggestions for experience we’d like Mark Zuckerberg to have on a visit to Nigeria. We know there will be a state visit – every important visitor gets that – so let’s leave that aside. Here are 13... Read More
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August 16, 2016

We can overtake South Africa as the continent’s largest ICT market – SystemSpecs

The Executive Director of SystemSpecs, Deremi Atanda, has urged the Federal Government to refocus its attention on Information Communication Technology (ICT) for speedy economic growth. Atanda who was a guest on CNBC Africa’s mid-belt programme Power Lunch recently, observed that there was a gap between ICT and government’s fiscal policies which the current administration’s implementation... Read More
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August 13, 2016

Entries open For the Appsafrica.com Innovation Awards 2016

The Appsafrica.com Innovation Awards celebrate the best in mobile and tech from across Africa, and entries are now open to find the best innovations across the continent for 2016. Following the success of last year’s awards which celebrated 10 winners from over 200 entries across 21 countries, the awards return to Cape Town in association with Mobile Monday South Africa,... Read More
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August 10, 2016

Introducing Paywithcapture 5.0… one app, many bank cards, endless possibilities

Have you ever wondered why we carry so many bank cards around? Orange cards, yellow cards, blue cards, red cards. It’s becoming overwhelming! And let’s not get started on the number of banking apps most people have on their phones alone. Thankfully, all this is about to change with the new Paywithcapture 5.0 app, launched... Read More
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August 10, 2016

TECHnically: Kene Udeze speaks on the nitty-gritty of ‘cloning yourself’ (LISTEN)

On the debut episode of TECHnically, Kene Udeze sums up user experience in a simple statement: ‘User Interface is a function of beauty; user experience is a function of function’. The world is increasingly dominated by two kinds of products: Digital products, and physical products amplified by digital means, and as CcHub’s User Experience Lead,... Read More
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August 9, 2016

Facebook set to hold developers workshop in Lagos this August

Facebook is hosting a ‘Facebook for Developers workshop’ for Nigerian engineers, product managers and partners in Lagos on Wednesday 31 August, 2016 to help them build better applications and monetise them more effectively. The session will be jam-packed with valuable practical advice and detailed information about how developers can take advantage of the latest features... Read More
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August 6, 2016

Facebook now available in Hausa language

Popular social media platform, Facebook, with over 1.8 billion users worldwide is now available in Hausa language. To switch your language setting to Hausa navigate to your settings, click on “Language” on the left menu and then edit the “what language do you want to use Facebook in” setting. Facebook is also available in some... Read More
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August 2, 2016

Podcast: Marek to (some) young tech entrepreneurs – You don’t know everything simply because you read TechCabal

On the first edition of the podcast ‘Conversations with Chude’, we speak to Polish-born Nigerian-based tech entrepreneur, Marek Zmyslowski. The former chief executive officer of Jovago, has become a thought leader in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, not just because of his positions he has held, but because he is not afraid to share his opinions on... Read More
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July 31, 2016

Facebook Messenger hits 1bn monthly users

Popular instant messaging app, Facebook Messenger now has 1 billion monthly users globally. The platform, which connects friends, families and loved ones around the world, Facebook Messenger is the second most popular iOS app of all time, behind Facebook. More than one billion messages are sent between people and businesses each month. This number has more than doubled... Read More
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July 29, 2016

#Yabacon: Co-creation Hub and the growth of Yaba tech-cluster (WATCH)

Tunji Eleso, Managing Partner, Growth Capital by Cc-Hub, speaks to YNaija on the growth of Yaba technology cluster and the role played by Co-Creation Hub in spawning the cluster. Speaking on the advantage Yaba has as the center of innovation in Lagos, Tunji said the area has a great deal of advantage because of its access... Read More
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July 26, 2016

We explored the evolution of #Yabacon in this 2-minute video

In less than five years, Yaba, a Lagos suburb has evolved to become one of the leading technology clusters in Africa, and home to a majority of Nigeria’s prominent tech companies. The growth of the area was mostly through citizen led activities. In this two-minute video, YNaija explored the tech cluster in Yaba and we learnt... Read More
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July 18, 2016

#TechPlus2016: Lagos hosts Africa’s biggest Tech Event

Tech experts, enthusiasts, innovators, policymakers and a vast spectrum of tech-savvy brands and individuals will from 22nd – 23rd July, 2016 be hosted at the biggest tech gathering in Nigeria, #TechPlus2016, billed to hold at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos – Nigeria. With the theme ‘A Connected World’, #TechPlus2016 will converge over 10,000 participants,... Read More
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July 13, 2016

Ile-Ife to get $1.4 billion Technology hub from American company

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi‎(Ojaja II), on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with a US based company SpringPort Technological Group to build a Technology, Media City and Agriculture Incubation Hub in Ile-Ife. This was contained in a statement released by Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs to Ooni’s Palace. The investment, which was signed at... Read More
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July 2, 2016

SlimTrader empowers hotel managers ‘for greater sales’

Wednesday, the 29th of June, 2016, saw over 500 owners and managers of hotels and other hospitality business converged at the Federal Palace Hotel, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, for the inaugural empowerment program organized by e-commerce company, SlimTrader. The event, which had the theme ‘Positioning your hotel for greater sales’, was aimed at helping hospitality managers... Read More
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July 1, 2016

Have your cake and eat it with the new Gionee M5 Plus

In a world domineered by different breeds of Smartphones, one would agree that it is increasingly getting difficult to choose a brand because, in reality, they all preach the same sermon. In that sermon are two uncompromisingly clear messages; a sleek phone with beautiful features or a phone with long lasting battery disregarding that question... Read More
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June 21, 2016

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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June 14, 2016

Tecno unveils the Camon C9

One of Africa’s leading mobile company, TECNO, sets the tempo for the year’s awards as a strong contender in the ‘Top review’ category of mid-range smartphones, with the launch of TECNO CAMON C9 smartphone. This took place on Tuesday, 14th June 2016, at Sheraton Lagos Hotel Ikeja. Spotting high-end mobile specifications including the groundbreaking dual... Read More
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June 6, 2016

Get a free phone cover with every ‘Samsung Galaxy’ smartphone you buy

You can now get a free phone cover with every Samsung Galaxy A 2016 (A3, A5, A7) Smartphone you purchase. The Galaxy A 2016 series (A3, A5, A7) smartphones are popular for their excellent design. Samsung has combined metal and glass finish to give you the ultimate premium, classy and super-stylish Smartphone. Other amazing features include fingerprint... Read More
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