Viral App FaceApp: Privacy Breached or Not?
FaceApp is a massively popular face-altering app for Android and iOS, but there are privacy concerns about its AI tech. FaceApp gives people the power to change their facial expressions, looks and age for several years. At the same time, there have been questions about privacy as some parts of its Terms and conditions state […]
What OPay Capital Raise Of $50 Million For Mobile Finance Means For Nigeria
The future might not be for the traditional means of payment and transaction but for the tech-enabled process. This is considering the way that financial institutions and non-financial institutions are using technology to simplify processes and reach more people across the globe. The revolution of digital payment in Nigeria started two years ago with several […]
Check Out The First Job AD Jeff Bezos Put Out For Amazon
Amazon began as an online bookstore and has since expanded into other e-commerce products such as toys, jewellery, furniture, food, electronics etc. Furthermore, it has expanded to cloud computing, video and audio streaming and artificial intelligence with the creation of Alexa. Here is a little story about its beginning years and the first employment ad […]
Innovation Tech Hub: A Daring Initiative To Solve 21st Century Problems
The power of focus and community engagement in creating solutions and making things happen should never be underestimated. The passion and determination that burned in the hearts of several young people led to the different innovative ideas and concepts which drove the campaign for the present Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. There is something daring […]
Apply For The First Female-Focused Tech Accelerator In Nigeria By Greenhouse Capital
The discussion on more girls and women being involved in STEM programs has been a long talk globally with various initiatives started to encourage and break the age-long stereotypes. So far, several organizations have joined the train in encouraging more women in technology in Africa; one of which is the GreenHouse Capital. GreenHouse Capital is […]
Apply For The Google Developer Launchpad Accelerator Program 2019 For African Startups
Google has played and still plays an important role in the story of tech on the continent of Africa and globally. Apart from creating some solutions to problems ahead of time including the fastest and most popular search engine used globally, it has gone on to launch various programs to encourage tech solutions in Africa […]
5 Reasons You Should Consider Working With A Tech Company
A few years ago, the word tech was synonymous to programming, coders and geeks, those with thick round glasses and generally looked uncool. Today, that narrative is changing and more and more sectors of the economy are adopting tech into their products and services. The world is generally tech ruled and it keeps developing, not […]
Forbes Tech: 10 Nigerians Who Made The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30
The Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list is out and we are celebrating game-changers in the Nigerian tech sector. These are individuals who are changing the rules and taking bold risks to take Africa to the future. Out of 30 Africans in the tech category, 10 Nigerians made the list. Today, I will be sharing […]
Apply To The FFA Accelerator Program Funding 35 Health-Tech Startups In Africa
Ever lost someone close to you due to the bad healthcare system in the continent? Or do you like many others have lost hope in the healthcare sector of your country? Then, there are more ways than one to find solutions and be part of the everyday heroes who restores hope and life to other […]
Top 5 Critical Skills You Need As A Tech Entrepreneur
80% of start-ups in Nigeria fail in their first year but the probability of failure reduces with each year they make it through. Every tech startup is almost like every other startup as relating to the kind of skills that would be required by the founders. We all know that starting a business especially in […]
Top 5 Keyboard Shortcuts For Techies
Ever worked on your laptop for so long that the movement of the hand from the keyboard to mouse seem tiring? I’ve been there and I’m sure you would have been too; a time when you wished you knew shortcuts that would just make you stick to the keyboard alone without your hands roving. Anyways, […]
Did You Know Facebook Is Set To Release Its Own Cryptocurrency By 2020?
The word cryptocurrency has been flying around for years now with an increase in the users of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and the “gold rush” to quickly invest and cash out as soon as possible. Over the past year, Facebook as a company has dropped hints on it’s developing a cryptocurrency that makes sending money […]
5 Ways To Plan A Foreign Trip On A Budget
There are many places and ways you can visit on a budget that can be pocket-friendly. Let’s elaborate on what to look out for when planning a trip on a budget. Below are five ways to plan a foreign trip on a budget: 1. Choose Your Destination Wisely As a Nigerian, the range of countries our […]
Did You Know: The First Smartphone Would Look Like A Joke Today
If you were given the first smartphone created, you’d laugh at it as a joke and maybe smash it on the wall depending on your mood. Based on the evolution of smartphones in design and functionality, the first smartphone seems like a blast from the past or something used in our favourite sci-fi movie or […]
Apply For The African Startups Accelerator Program: Spring Fellowship 2019
Looking for a fellowship backed by corporate global leaders and cuts across the whole continent of Africa while giving you global exposure and providing seed funding for your startup? Then the Spring fellowship is for you. Spring Fellowship is a 4-month accelerator program backed by global corporate leaders and created by Kinaya Ventures. Spring Fellowship […]
Win up to 30,000 USD seed funding at the third edition of GenesysIGNITE
Do you have that amazing innovation or idea you believe can solve one of the pressing problems in the society? Only there’s a “but” – major funding? This is another opportunity Genesys Tech Hub is presenting for innovative startups to win seed funding up to $30,000. Genesys Tech Hub Genesys Tech Hub is a people-centred […]