by Mercy Makinde Trolls, clap-back, shades are a few of the words I have picked up from episodes of social media harassment and bullying I have seen. It really bothers me why people find so much delight in paying a lot of attention to other people’s problem with all the issues plaguing us in this... Read More

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June 3, 2016

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Hang out with celebs, win cool prizes in the Galaxy J5 and J7 Inspire Nigeria tour

Come share what inspires you with the world and win cool prizes. To participate in the promo: Visit select stores Buy a Galaxy J5 or J7 Smartphone Receive a FREE gift instantly Also get a voucher which qualifies you to attend any of the Inspire Nigeria Tour events nationwide. You could also win a ticket... Read More

Toke Makinwa, J-Martins and Yemi Sax unleash their playful side at the LG G5 launch (PHOTOS)

You know what they say; work hard and play harder. LG is ready to get you to play more with its latest state of the art smartphone, the LG G5. The sophisticated smartphone which has won over 33 awards at the Mobile World Conference 2016 was launched at an exclusive event on Friday 13th May, 2016. Loaded with... Read More

The much talked about Tecno L8 and its distinct features

Tecno is known for giving her customers the opportunity to experience more. This fact has definitely been proven in the introduction of Tecno L8. I will share my reasons with you. The largest battery ever produced– 5050 MAH battery size. The L8 comes with a 5050MAH battery size. While Tecno did well by giving us an... Read More

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May 23, 2016

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SPECIAL REPORT: Agriculture can’t save Nigeria, but agribusiness might

by Mazi Emeka As the Nigerian economy slowly descends into full blown recession, and the national currency nose dives to a historical low, a common rhetoric erroneously uttered – albeit with good intentions, – and widely believed too, is that agriculture will become the proverbial mice that will bail out Nigeria’s troubled economy. As a... Read More

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May 16, 2016

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Introducing the brand new Etisalat EasyMobile App

Etisalat Nigeria presents its best yet innovative product which ensures that you, the customer can make the best of the Etisalat network. In its typical style of using innovation to simplify the lives of its consumers, Etisalat has rolled out the stylish, classy and easy to use “EasyMobile App”. The EasyMobile App boasts of a simpler, easier and... Read More

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May 11, 2016

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FG says it wants to establish 6 new universities

The federal government has signaled that it wishes to build more universities for the country. “This government has already decided to even add more; it is going to establish six new universities of science and technology. And, at the lower level, there will be a technical school in each state of the Federation and then vocational... Read More

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April 1, 2016

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The new music smartphone, Tecno Boom J8 finally unveiled

TECNO, Lagos-the mobile Telecoms Company gives music lovers something to cheer about on Thursday, March 31, 2016 as the mobile maker unveiled its latest music phone, the TECNO BOOM J8. The upgraded music smartphone flagged off a new era of TECNO mobile devices which run on TECNO’s custom operating system, the HiOS. The unique user... Read More

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February 10, 2016

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Yabatech students protest death of female undergraduate (PHOTOS)

Students of the Yaba College of Technology have embarked on a protest to condemn the death of a student of the institution. The student, a female believed to be in her final year in the department of Food Technology, reportedly died after she visited the school medical center for an ailment and proper attention was... Read More

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January 31, 2016

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Nigeria’s production of ‘pencils to create 40,000 jobs’ – Ogbonnaya Onu

The Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu has stated that as part of the plans of the Buhari-led administration to awaken the production sector of the nation, Nigeria would start producing its own pencils by 2018. He revealed this in an interview with Daily Trust, stating that the plan would have a meaningful impact... Read More

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June 15, 2015

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Covenant University graduate invents NEPA-less Iron

When we hear things like this, it makes one want to identify with your root, country apart from the general things we hear that makes us feel we have been let down. Innovations born out of the failure the country has created like this always want one to be proud of the country where one... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Catch them young! Nigerian Brothers develop web browser

Who says Nigerians are not intelligent? On the contrary, Nigeria is endowed with brilliant, creative individuals especially the younger generations who strive to be like their foreign counterparts or even better. Sometimes, these geniuses are made out of fun, or out of necessity, as is the case of the 13 and 15 year old, Nigerian... Read More

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March 16, 2015

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The class of 2015: Nigeria’s 100 most innovative persons in Technology

by Jewel Stephen Nkemdilim Uwaje-Begho- Nkem Uwaje-Begho is managing director of Future Software Resources Nigeria Ltd-a turnkey website design & web-solution provider located in Lagos, Nigeria that offers website development, web hosting & web portal development. Technical University of Munich (TUM) Germany. Desiree Craig- Desiree holds a bachelor’s degree in computing from the Plymouth University.... Read More

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March 16, 2015

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Durex pushes all the right buttons with new sex technology

by Jewel Stephen Emotional film reveals technological breakthrough: Disconnect to Reconnect After a week of global speculation, Durex has revealed the hugely anticipated smartphone technology that could change our sex lives forever… And it’s the off button. The world’s leading sexual wellbeing brand sparked mass speculation on March 3rd by teasing an imminent technological breakthrough... Read More

Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, Seun Onigbinde, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Technology

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 navigating the arcane and increasingly complex world of technology. Our list ranges from mobile gamers, industry captains, corporation heads and serial start up inventors. They are young, tough and unafraid to take the plunge.... Read More

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March 5, 2015

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GE completes installation of mobile gas turbines for Port Harcourt Refinery

by Akan Ido With more industrial facilities using distributed power technologies to ensure a reliable energy supply and increase productivity, General Electric (NYSE: GE) has completed the supply and installation of three 25-megawatt (MW), trailer-mounted, TM2500+ aeroderivative gas turbines to generate uninterrupted power at the refinery. The supply was made through Genesis Electricity Limited, an... Read More

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January 3, 2015

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Andela, NairaBet, SimplePay & more… SEE the top 10 most influential Nigerian start-ups in 2014

by ‘Seyi Albert Influence: the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself. – Google It is important that brands are influential to survive, to be competitive, and in effect take market leadership; Niche or collective. Have you met anyone who used a Mac... Read More

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December 31, 2014

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‘Seun Onigbinde profiles Omobola Johnson: Call her the Renaissance Woman (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)

by ‘Seun Onigbinde Either at the tech space of Co-Creation Hub or in the elevator of Queen Elizabeth II Center in Central London, my encounters with Omobola Johnson fix her in my memory as a consummate technocrat bereft with a healthy disdain for the complexities woven around the image and carriage of public officers. Johnson,... Read More

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November 29, 2014

Join others for the Microsoft Mobility Summit Exhibition in Lagos [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido The Microsoft Mobility Summit, an event to introduce tech savvy individuals to the Microsoft mobile-first and cloud-first world will be taking place in Lagos next week. The summit which will start by 1pm on Wednesday, December 3, at The Harbor Point, 4 Wilmot Road, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, promises to... Read More

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October 18, 2014

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“I do not like the word ‘feminist’ “: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ifeoma Fafunwa

by Francesca Uriri There is a quiet, admirable and determined strength about Ifeoma Fafunwa, evident when she speaks about her vision of making theatre a more relevant art form in Nigeria. She talks about art, culture, travel, and why it’s important to stay focused on your dreams. Be inspired! You are popularly known for your... Read More

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September 9, 2014

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Chris Bamidele: 20 technology Dos and Dont’s in a relationship

by Chris Bamidele Do you find yourself constantly checking your Blackberry—even when you’re on a date? Is your blackberry, iPad, tablet, iPhone etc. closer to you than your partner? Have you ever tried to send a raunchy text to your partner and somehow you realize that you mistakenly sent it to a random friend, your... Read More

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September 3, 2014

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With just N20 000 you can get a Windows tablet [READ]

by Emma Chidiogo The Smartphone/Tablet world has in recent times been under the dominant rule of Android OS, and the reason can not be far fetched. Android devices have been known to be very affordable, compared to other devices – Windows and Apple OS. However, a new Windows Tablet is looking to put an... Read More

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July 24, 2014

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Next year your television set goes digital – but, are you ready? [DETAILS]

By Emmanuel Chidiogo The rapid movement of the world into a digital age, is slowly catching up with Africa. Analogue TV, a major transmitted signal for 90 per cent of homes in Africa is set to be phased out by 2015. Ovum Limited, an independent analyst and consultancy firm, in London, have however predicted... Read More

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June 28, 2014

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Chika Nwobi: Meet the god of Nigeria’s mobile and Internet space (YNaija Long Read)

by Goke Oyeniyi Nigeria’s mobile tech pioneer who founded MTECH, West Africa’s largest mobile content company, is producing the country’s next generation of elite entrepreneurs and internet companies – and he’s already got $5m for the job In 1999, as the United States of America tried to find its way through the infamous dot come... Read More

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June 24, 2014

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OAU eLearning Solution wows participants at eLearning Africa 2014 Conference [DETAILS]

by Zara Mustapha In May 2014, Kampala the Ugandan capital played host to the 9th edition of the largest gathering of eLearning professionals on the continent when the eLearning Africa 2014 conference held under the title “Opening frontiers to the future”. The main focus of the eLearning Africa conference was to discuss the latest innovations,... Read More

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