11 Online Payment Options You Should Consider For Your Business I
15th May 2020
You need to take control of your business. Like I previously mentioned, while some people are closing shop with this lockdown, some others are starting new businesses and pivoting to take hold of the new opportunities this pandemic has caused by creating solutions to new problems. With this pandemic comes new problems that have arisen … Continue reading 11 Online Payment Options You Should Consider For Your Business I
Launch Your Online Course In 30 Days With The Kitng Challenge
14th May 2020
There is an irony in life that makes one wonder in amazement. In a situation like this pandemic, while some are losing money and jobs, some others are making money and expanding their income stream. This is largely due to industry and knowledge. It may seem unfair but life itself is not balanced and you … Continue reading Launch Your Online Course In 30 Days With The Kitng Challenge
NITDA Offers Free Virtual ICT Learning For Civil Servants And Others
12th May 2020
One key thing that has been happening since the index case in Nigeria and consequent lockdown has been the wide accessibility to courses and learnings especially for digital skills which is the future of work. Previously, I have share about Pluralsight’s #FREEAPRIL where all courses were for free for the month of April. I have … Continue reading NITDA Offers Free Virtual ICT Learning For Civil Servants And Others
Children Creative Industry TECH
Anthill Studios Makes Cartoon To Explain Coronavirus To Kids
4th May 2020
Children can be very inquisitive and that curiosity is one of the reasons they ask questions many times over until they understand. As adults, you can attest that trying to explain complex details to children can be a big task that requires some thinking and questions to yourself. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Continue reading Anthill Studios Makes Cartoon To Explain Coronavirus To Kids
#Covid19InnovationChallenge Update: MTN Joins Ventures Platform And Others As Selected Startups Roll Out Solutions
27th April 2020
Now more than ever, it takes a village to not only raise a child but to also save a nation. Sometime in March, Ventures Platform, a leading angel investment in Nigeria collaborated with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with the sole purpose of finding, supporting, funding and growing products and services that could … Continue reading #Covid19InnovationChallenge Update: MTN Joins Ventures Platform And Others As Selected Startups Roll Out Solutions
3 Ways Gidimo Home School Can Keep Your Teen Engaged
23rd April 2020
Children are blessings, yet they are one of the greatest responsibility most parents carry with a deep consciousness. This lockdown period has provided many families with the opportunity to spend more time together with each other and be more involved. This also comes with the search for things to keep the kids engaged with their … Continue reading 3 Ways Gidimo Home School Can Keep Your Teen Engaged
Covid-19: Techies Pioneer Intervention To Crowdfund Fiscal Stimulus
22nd April 2020
“We Are Together” is an intervention by a group of tech entrepreneurs who are using the influence of technology to leverage the power of networks that they have developed from their companies to crowdsource a fiscal stimulus for Nigeria. Read more about Covid- 19 Speaking on who they are, “We are not angels. We are … Continue reading Covid-19: Techies Pioneer Intervention To Crowdfund Fiscal Stimulus
Locked Down? 5 Tips To Finish An Online Course
20th April 2020
Have you ever applied for an online course and never completed it? Or do you wish to take a course and you’re scared you won’t complete it? Today, I will be sharing 5 tips to help you finish any online course you register for, whether during this lockdown period or after. This pandemic too will … Continue reading Locked Down? 5 Tips To Finish An Online Course
Lockdown: How To Manage Your Mental Health In Critical Times
16th April 2020
Staying at home is not easy for everyone. While some people (mainly introverts) find it easier to stay at home than some other people (extroverts majorly) who also get their energy from social gatherings. The pandemic, lockdown and economic expectation are enough to affect the all-round health of any individual, whether introvert or extrovert. Read … Continue reading Lockdown: How To Manage Your Mental Health In Critical Times
Free April: Gain Access To Online Entrepreneurship Courses By NECA
15th April 2020
“Since most people are at home now and have extra hours, why not help them put the time to good use by providing relevant trainings? At the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be armed with skills to help get prepared for times ahead” These were words spoken by the NECA Director-General, Mr. Timothy … Continue reading Free April: Gain Access To Online Entrepreneurship Courses By NECA
Nigerian mDoc Makes Startup Selection For Google For Startups Accelerator On UN SDG
14th April 2020
Identifying one of the numerous problems that we face in our day-to-day interaction is easy but building structures around solutions that address those problems is not a walk in the park. According to an article by Investopedia, 45% of startups fail during the first five years of starting due to several factors including business plan … Continue reading Nigerian mDoc Makes Startup Selection For Google For Startups Accelerator On UN SDG
Ventures Platform, Lagos Innovation Council Select Startups To Fight Covid-19 With NCDC
9th April 2020
When problems arise, it is easy to complain and grumble but the real changemakers are the ones who look beyond the problems and proffer innovative solutions that not only solves the problem but also makes life easier and worth living. In March when the Corona virus pandemic became serious in Nigeria and had the numbers … Continue reading Ventures Platform, Lagos Innovation Council Select Startups To Fight Covid-19 With NCDC
DSN To Provide Free Internet Data Support To The Ai+ Community
8th April 2020
In times like this, it takes a community of people to pull through. While one brings a lot of results, this result is amplified when more people are committed to the goal. Compared to developed countries, the AI journey in Nigeria has been slow with more research, classes, boot camps and conferences held on its … Continue reading DSN To Provide Free Internet Data Support To The Ai+ Community
Seni Sulyman, Andela VP Global Operations, Announces Step Down From Role in May
6th April 2020
“You can measure opportunity with the same yardstick that measures the risk involved. They go together.“ Earl Nightingale Last week, tech twitter was rocked with the announcement Seni Sulyman, Vice President, Global Operations at Andela, made on his transitioning from Andela. In a medium post, he revealed “There’s never a right time to say goodbye … Continue reading Seni Sulyman, Andela VP Global Operations, Announces Step Down From Role in May
Be A Part Of The Solution: Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon
2nd April 2020
Lagos has been on a roll with innovation and technology and this has been in a good light. With the pandemic requiring public-private partnership and organizations and individuals stepping up to taking responsibility for the welfare of citizens alongside the government. These acts are applaudable because it shows a positive movement in the kind of … Continue reading Be A Part Of The Solution: Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon
How To Handle Boredom In The Work-From-Home Covid 19 Pandemic
It has been a historic couple of days in Nigeria with the spread of Corona virus and the government’s intervention to lock down the states and enforce a stay-at-home order. This came with mixed reactions from people. While some were happy for the much needed break, some were worried about the effect the shutdown of … Continue reading How To Handle Boredom In The Work-From-Home Covid 19 Pandemic
Tip Of The Day: How To Manage Your Team During The Coronavirus Pandemic
26th March 2020
Few things in life are controllable, one of which is not your health. There is little or no way to predict the effect of certain decisions we make especially to our health in both the short and long term. This is the same for the Coronavirus. It came as a surprise and its spread is … Continue reading Tip Of The Day: How To Manage Your Team During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Corona Virus And Work: 5 Productivity Hacks To Get Work Done
One thing everyone is learning from the Corona Virus pandemic is that things we once considered important and urgent are not necessarily so. While many organizations have implored their staff to stay at home and work from home, some have been given a leave. Whether, you are still expected to work or you are on … Continue reading Corona Virus And Work: 5 Productivity Hacks To Get Work Done
Five Educational Resources To Engage Your Children With During The Covid- 19 Lockdown
23rd March 2020
While school may be on break, learning should not be on break. You can keep your children actively learning while at home by engaging them with the educational resources I will share with you now. These resources are mostly online and prove useful for not only basic education but also other lessons like coding lessons. … Continue reading Five Educational Resources To Engage Your Children With During The Covid- 19 Lockdown
Tips For The Day: 3 Ways To Engage Tech In The Global Pandemic Of Covid-19
20th March 2020
The past few days in Nigeria has been a bit tensed with the news of increasing number of COVID-19 cases in different part of the countries. The spread of the cases is baffling especially with four states in the South-West zone of Nigeria being affected. While this has called for prompt responses by the government … Continue reading Tips For The Day: 3 Ways To Engage Tech In The Global Pandemic Of Covid-19
Call For Application: Ventures Platform And NCDC To Provide Tech Support To Combat Covid-19
18th March 2020
As the world faces a global pandemic crisis, we are more than ever faced with basic hygiene precautions that have been disregarded. With over 200,000 cases, over 8,000 deaths and the recovery of over 82,000 people worldwide, the rapid spread of the virus is not only affecting the health sector but also the economic sector. … Continue reading Call For Application: Ventures Platform And NCDC To Provide Tech Support To Combat Covid-19
10 Year Old Who Is Creating An App To Solve Health Problems
“There is no passion to be found playing small-in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela As humans, we are born with immense capabilities and potentials to solve the different myriads of problems that the world faces. Unfortunately, many go down to the grave … Continue reading 10 Year Old Who Is Creating An App To Solve Health Problems
Tip For The Day: Secure Your Social Media Accounts With Two-Factor Authentication
13th March 2020
At this point all over the world, safety is not a word to joke around with or ignore. Safety as it concerns your health, your wealth (or what little you have as per you’re humble like a typical Nigerian, lol!) and one more – with your social media accounts. Social media account here refers to … Continue reading Tip For The Day: Secure Your Social Media Accounts With Two-Factor Authentication
Africa’s Largest Startup And Technology Conference – Techpoint Build 2020 Is Finally Here
11th March 2020
You know personal development is just what it is – personal. Growth has to come from a place of consciousness and intentionality that others cannot give you. While you may be well placed with opportunities and talent, you must have the will to grow and develop yourself for you to experience growth. That being said, … Continue reading Africa’s Largest Startup And Technology Conference – Techpoint Build 2020 Is Finally Here
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure
9th March 2020
Amidst the health crisis due to the spread of the Coronavirus from Asia to other continents and countries, there are economic concerns besides the disruption in plans and travels. COVID-19 started with a lot of panic without the full knowledge of the resultant effect of this health crisis beyond the health of individuals. Unfortunately, as … Continue reading Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure
Tip For The Day: Participating In A Hackathon May Be The Best Thing For Your Career
When speaking about a career change or boosting your career, some things that are quite effective are least consider, one of such is a hackathon. As time goes on, the divide between tech and other professionals continue to blur as more and more non-tech professionals are now interested in attending “techy” events. Usually, hackathons bring … Continue reading Tip For The Day: Participating In A Hackathon May Be The Best Thing For Your Career
Apply For The Illuminate: Fintech Hackathon By Skycapital
5th March 2020
In recent years, the fusion of technology with the Nigerian finance space has become more impressive. This is especially due to the rise in innovative solutions by startups in certain areas of the banking structure including payments, loans, insurance, AI, Data science etc. This disruption of the finance space has not only woken interest in … Continue reading Apply For The Illuminate: Fintech Hackathon By Skycapital
Tip For The Day – How You Can Contribute To Traffic Data Without Stress
3rd March 2020
Have you ever wondered how Google is able to predict how long it will take you to get to your destination almost accurately? Or wondered how some radio stations share information on where to avoid because of traffic congestion? Well, it usually because of you and a feature on your smartphone. Remember in November, we … Continue reading Tip For The Day – How You Can Contribute To Traffic Data Without Stress
Microsoft Launches Global Social Entrepreneurship Program For Startups
The intersection of tech with other sectors of life is quite wide. Hardly can innovation or entrepreneurship be spoken about without the world technology. Interestingly, large technological companies are understanding the need to create a bridge between technology and social issues or concerns by providing platforms and tools these businesses or scientists can use to … Continue reading Microsoft Launches Global Social Entrepreneurship Program For Startups
2020 VISION CN BIZFAIR: Meet The Speakers (1)
28th February 2020
The Connect Nigeria Business Fair is an annual event hosted by Connect Nigeria that attracts thousands of attendees, businesses and entrepreneurs. This year, the theme is tagged 2020 vision and is attracting strategic speakers from different walks of life and rich experience that empower businesses, entrepreneurs and attendees and grow countless companies who will be … Continue reading 2020 VISION CN BIZFAIR: Meet The Speakers (1)