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Mo Abudu, Ladi Balogun, Makhatar Diop, Adebola Williams, others speak at the 2014 NYU Africa Economic Forum (PHOTOS)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife TV, Mo Abudu, was a speaker at New York University’s Annual Economic Forum (AEF) on April 26, 2014. The speakers and attendees dialogued on…
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“We have a grand ambition in Africa” – Jean-Phillipe Courtois, president, Microsoft International
by Isi Esene Jean-Phillipe Courtois, President, Microsoft International The President of Microsoft International, Jean-Phillipe Courtois restated his company's commitment to Nigeria on Thursday at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos while…
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PrepClass wins $20,000 at the TechCabal Battlefield competition in Lagos
by Akan Ido We are pleased to announce that out of 92 applications, a fiercely competitive shortlist of 20 and a final group of seven who went through the Battlefield…
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Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings invests in revolutionary satellite technology
by Oge Okonkwo Planet Labs aims to transform the way imaging of the Earth is carried out, through the introduction of ultra-small satellites called “doves.” These “doves” circle the planet…
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#YNaija2013Review: The 10 most remarkable things that happened in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem
by Nubi Kay Thanks to Nokia, Samsung, and most especially Tecno, Nigerians can afford to own a smartphone. These gadgets were out of reach only in 2012, but 2013 saw…
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Pay attention, start-ups! 10 lessons from Fast & Furious franchise
by Nubi Kay A bunch of folks that saw the fifth film missed the post-credit scene and went back to the cinemas for a second viewing. That was an epic…
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Microsoft set to launch employability & jobs program; to announce partners
by Akan Ido Devices and Services giant Microsoft has announced the launch of its employability program to serve young people in Nigeria. In a statement released by the global brand…
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7 brilliant ways to flirt using technology
by Holly Riordan When you think about flirting over technology, texting probably comes to mind. Once you exchange numbers, texting is the easiest way to contact your crush. You shouldn’t…
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Report: How Rib Cracker App, AkposJokes, others hit one million downloads – and counting
by Lanre Olagunju Tunde Olabenjo, CTO of Stack Arena juggled his memory and narrated thus, “At first we decided that we were just going to build a native app that…
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Opinion: Don’t celebrate yet! Keep calm and keep the champagne on ice
by Ifeanyi Igbokwe Not matter how high you have attained in the heights of success sublime, congratulations, but except you have already made your bed in the cold heartless chambers…
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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 large number of technicians who,in saving your device, still turn…
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CLICK: The State of Osun launches its innovative New Media Project [DETAILS]
by Akan Ido In furtherance of her drive for innovation and transparency, the state government of Osun is unveiling a new online platform under its ‘New Media’ plans. The government,…
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Femi Longe: Towards data-driven technology industry growth (Y! Policy Hub)
by Femi Longe Nigeria is not a very reflective society and tons of data is being lost because we do not consider them important. It is very common to find…
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Jason Njoku: The death of a startup – RIP Brash magazine (Part 3)
by Jason Njoku I was left with nothing. My ego was shattered, my life’s work amounted to £0, my reason for being didn’t exist anymore, I had spent the best…
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Jason Njoku: The story of Brash magazine, my most epic failure (Part 2)
by Jason Njoku Everyone basically thought (rightly so) I was a failure. But not only that, a whole class of people considered me a scumbag. My failures were widely celebrated…
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Femi Longe: Nigerian tech ecosystem – Depth first, exits later (Y! Policy Hub)
by Femi Longe Of the 10 best startups in Nigeria in 2010 according to techblog , none has gained major traction since then and most have died. This could be ascribed…
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Hauwa Gambo: Tony Elumelu must not give Celestine a penny more (Y! FrontPage)
by Hauwa Gambo Wonders shall never cease o. Apparently, last year, banking guru and venture capitalist, Tony O. Elumelu gave $5,000 as seed-money to various technology start-ups in a partnership…
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The modern rules of dating
by Kasmin Fernandes The hook-up culture dominates the modern dating scene. Typically referring to a lifestyle of short-term commitment-free flings,... The current generation is subverting the traditional rules of courtship. So,…
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It’s here: Samsung announces the arrival of its All in One PC
by Isi Esene Samsung Electronics West Africa, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company Ltd, a global giant in digital media and convergence technologies, has announced the availability of the all…
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#YourBank: What would you like your bank to do for you? (CLICK)
Banking hall by Akan Ido It is not clear if the former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Charles Soludo visualised the extent to which the banking consolidation of 2005 would…
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Forget traffic: Flying bicycle invented in Czech Republic (WATCH)
For now, the flying bike is still in development and is controlled remotely, but its designers hope that it will eventually be piloted by the rider. They also hope battery…
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Opinion: Nigerian technology startups and their tendency to be unreliable
by Mark Essien Nigeria is a fundamentally unreliable place…nobody expects you to arrive by 4PM, if that’s what was written in the invitation. I once showed up for a Nigerian…
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‘Gbenga Sesan: Before Nigerians lose their internet freedom – Stop, Jonathan, stop
by ‘Gbenga Sesan As shouts of “Run, Jonathan, Run” ring towards 2015, asking Nigeria’s president to seek a second term in office, I hope he also hears the wise whispers…
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Of big data and conversations in the hallway – #MWWA2013 Day 1 [RECAP]
by Tolu Agunbiade For me, the best part of #MWWA2013 Day 1 happened outside the conference hall, in the hallways and at lunch where no one was reciting their practiced…
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Opinion: Why I am a straight man in support of gay rights
by Demitri Levantis The term gay is not meant to be hurtful; it is about accepting new things and new people into the mainstream of life. I remember one of…
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PHOTOS: Samsung Africa Forum 2013 ‘Journey of Wonders’ Press Conference
[READ: Journey of Wonders: Samsung unveils premium products and smart solutions (DETAILS)] What: Samsung Africa Forum 2013 press conference When: Wednesday, March 13 Where: At the Cape Town City Hall in…
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Saving lives: Samsung unveils mobile solar powered healthcare centre for rural areas
Samsung has unveiled its Solar Powered Healthcare Centre at the Samsung Africa Forum currently on-going in Cape Town, South Africa. The Solar Powered Healthcare Centre is designed to provide healthcare…
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It’s here: Samsung launches the world’s first 8-inch tablet (DETAILS)
by Idoreyin Sampson and Isi Esene The excitement which heralded the introduction of the Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 at the Samsung Africa Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa can only be…
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Opinion: Elections, electronic technology, and the Kenyan glitches
by Tunji Ariyomo To achieve this, I suggested the development of a Biometric Registration Policy Instrument as the starting point. This is essentially a one to two page document containing…
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Oluwatobi Soyombo, Clive Uche, Zubair Abubakar… SEE 10 Nigerian techies to look out for in 2013
by Kayode Nubi Zubair Abubakar I do hope I don’t get crucified for this list, as there are so many techies to look out for in 2013. However, I have…
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