Tip of the Day; How to Use the New Windows Clipboard
25th February 2019
Copy and paste is arguably one of the most used software features on mobile and desktop devices. This is because people are always transferring information (usually text and images) from one field to the other, or one app to the other. The copied items are held in a clipboard so the user can easily paste … Continue reading Tip of the Day; How to Use the New Windows Clipboard
Fin-Tech Startup PiggyBank, now known as PiggyVest
20th February 2019
PiggyBank, the financial management tech startup is taking big leaps in 2019, stepping into new boundaries and exploring new possibilities in the fin-tech industry where it has garnered admirable influence. In a recently published blog post, PiggyBank announced it’ll be broadening its business coverage, moving from being just a savings product into a ‘robust financial … Continue reading Fin-Tech Startup PiggyBank, now known as PiggyVest
Top 7 Mobile Photography Tricks
15th February 2019
“A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart and leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective.”— Irving Penn Great images are not made by cameras but by people. There’s a whole lot to taking good pictures than just having a nice camera … Continue reading Top 7 Mobile Photography Tricks
Did You Know? Smart Card Readers Were Introduced in the 2015 Election
14th February 2019
Between the 1999 elections and now, Nigeria’s election umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, deployed a number of ICT equipment to improve the management and conduct of elections in Nigeria. From typewriters used in the 1999 election to Direct Data Capture Machine (DDCM) used in all elections since the 2007 election to Electronic Voters Registration … Continue reading Did You Know? Smart Card Readers Were Introduced in the 2015 Election
Wiki Loves Africa 2019 Media Contest
12th February 2019
The Wiki Loves Africa media contest has returned for its 5th edition. If you are passionate about telling the African story using visual depictions like photographs and videos, then this contest would definitely interest you. Wiki Loves Africa is an initiative of the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organisation that aims to make information widely accessible … Continue reading Wiki Loves Africa 2019 Media Contest
Top 5 Energy Saving Tips
7th February 2019
Do you use a prepaid meter or are your electricity bills are estimated by an electric distribution company? Electricity bills, being a recurrent cost, is one that many people will want to save on. Reduction in energy consumption means you’ll pay less on bills, reduce your fuel consumption, and possibly reduce your impact on the … Continue reading Top 5 Energy Saving Tips
Tip of the Day: Know Which Network Each Mobile Phone Number Belongs To
5th February 2019
The first GSM service was rolled out in Nigeria in August 2001. A little under two decades later, the number of SIMs issued by network operators has grown so much so that it’s almost impossible to associate numbering schemes to their respective operators. Back then it was quite easy to know which number prefix belonged … Continue reading Tip of the Day: Know Which Network Each Mobile Phone Number Belongs To
Microsoft Will End Windows 7 Support by Early 2020
The Redmond Software giant, Microsoft, has announced that its support for Windows 7 will end after January 14, 2020. In essence, Windows 7 users will no longer receive updates or security fixes after the said date. “All good things must come to an end, even Windows 7.” Windows 7 has been applauded as the best … Continue reading Microsoft Will End Windows 7 Support by Early 2020
5 Microsoft Office Alternatives
25th January 2019
FreeOffice This office suite, developed by SoftMaker, is easily one of the best free alternatives to Microsoft Office. Because it is fully compatible with all Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint formats, you can both view and save files in formats including DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, and PPT. It has a user interface very similar to … Continue reading 5 Microsoft Office Alternatives
Did You Know: World’s First Laptop Was Made In 1981
24th January 2019
Portable computers were first conceptualised in the 1970s and 80s when companies sought to build small computers that could run as efficiently as the desktop computer. This led to the making of the first laptop computer- The Osborne 1. The computer was made by Osborne Computer Corp, in 1981. It was a portable computer that … Continue reading Did You Know: World’s First Laptop Was Made In 1981
WhatsApp Message Forwarding Limited to Only 5 Users
23rd January 2019
With about 1.5 billion users and 65 billion messages exchanged per day, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been the choice mode of communication for most mobile phone users. However, one lingering issue the app has faced over the years is the spread of fake news and false information by users. And because of its large user base, … Continue reading WhatsApp Message Forwarding Limited to Only 5 Users
What You Should Know About eSim Technology
21st January 2019
What is eSIM? For network carriers to provide access to their network, they need to identify and authenticate users. They are able to carry out that authentication using information contained in “subscriber identity modules” otherwise known as SIM. The eSIM, as the name implies, is an electronic/embedded SIM. It is a smarter technology developed by … Continue reading What You Should Know About eSim Technology
Tip of the Day: Save Mobile Data on Your PC with TripMode
Tethering mobile data from your phone to your computer can be a nightmare because of the huge data that might be consumed in the process. Even though on some platforms like Windows, you can mark a network as a metered connection in order to restrict data usage, this might not entirely prevent apps from accessing … Continue reading Tip of the Day: Save Mobile Data on Your PC with TripMode
Five Online Job Portals to Use
19th January 2019
Finding a new job has never been an easy task. Usually, people would have to walk from one office to another, submitting copies of their resume and hoping to get called for an interview. Thanks to the internet, we now have job websites that serve both the job seeker and the hiring organisations. People can … Continue reading Five Online Job Portals to Use
Did you Know? I-Invest is the First Treasury Bills Investment App in Nigeria?
The I-Invest Mobile App is a platform where you can invest in treasury bills and other fixed income products, monitor the growth of your investment real-time, and liquidate your investments at any time into your cash wallet. The app was developed by Parthian Partners, a pan African inter-brokerage services firm in partnership with Sterling Bank … Continue reading Did you Know? I-Invest is the First Treasury Bills Investment App in Nigeria?
Top 5 Apps to Kickstart Your New Year
11th January 2019
It is the start of a new year and it’s normal for almost everyone to have resolutions. Resolutions ranging from the decision to keep physically and mentally fit, be more productive with time, network more and improve on people skills, to having financial targets that require more discipline with money. Whatever your targets for this … Continue reading Top 5 Apps to Kickstart Your New Year
GitHub Now Offers Unlimited Free Private Repositories
10th January 2019
GitHub – the developer’s company, home to over 85 million code repositories used by some 28 million developers worldwide, has announced two new features for its code hosting platform: Unlimited free private repositories and changes to its Enterprise offering. Microsoft acquired the company late last year for $7.5 billion. Ever since the merger was concluded, … Continue reading GitHub Now Offers Unlimited Free Private Repositories
Register for the Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa 2019
8th January 2019
If you are a top seed stage startup or building the next big thing in the African space, the Google Launchpad Accelerator programme is for you. The LaunchPad Accelerator is a regional mentoring programme that enables seed-stage startups to thrive globally through mentorship, training and partnerships offered by Google. Launchpad Accelerator Africa was announced at Google … Continue reading Register for the Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa 2019
5 Tech Gifts for Christmas 2018
24th December 2018
It’s Christmas season again, a time when we share memorable moments and exchange gifts. If you are getting gifts for your family and loved ones this season, you really should consider a tech gadget. Good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune on a cool tech gift. Check out some useful and affordable … Continue reading 5 Tech Gifts for Christmas 2018
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Madecore Solar
Madecore Solar is a Nigerian solar energy company founded by Solar Storage Specialist Toba Adenaike. The company specializes in solar power generation, energy storage solutions, and providing energy investment plan for businesses and individuals. The business office is located in Ikeja, Lagos. Madecore Solar seeks to provide Nigerians with clean and reliable energy via its … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Madecore Solar
Google Year in Search 2018
17th December 2018
In the spirit of reminiscing on the events of the outgoing year, Google has released the list of the top Google search queries made on its search engine from all around the world. Going through the list evokes this feeling of nostalgia, allowing you to relive those memorable moments all over again. The year in … Continue reading Google Year in Search 2018
Top 5 Smartphone Features of 2018
14th December 2018
Welcome to the mobile phone industry in 2018! The hardware is faster, the software is smarter, the cameras are sharper, and well, the prices are higher too. 2018 got us all up in our feelings with the sleek features that debuted on mobile phones. Today, we highlight the top 5 outstanding smartphone features we saw … Continue reading Top 5 Smartphone Features of 2018
Tip of the Day: Save Videos on Twitter with this Smart Bot
12th December 2018
Very often, we come across videos/GIFs on Twitter that we would love to download onto our devices so that we can watch them later or share with close pals, but because Twitter does not have the download feature, we are unable to do that. Luckily, the @this_vid bot makes downloading videos/GIFs mentioned in tweets very … Continue reading Tip of the Day: Save Videos on Twitter with this Smart Bot
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: BisCom TDigits
11th December 2018
These days, businesses out there are making effort to go ‘digital’ and use the power of software to drive the production and delivery of their products. BisCom TDigits, as a software as a service (SaaS) vendor, provides enterprise software and other digital solutions that can help transform the business processes for organizations and brands. Software as … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: BisCom TDigits
Google Ends Play Service Support for Android 4.0 ICS
Google, in its effort to keep delivering the best features for Android users and let go of redundant apps and platforms, has announced that it will discontinue Play Services support for devices running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). This is no surprise as they did something similar with Gingerbread and Honeycomb in early 2017. … Continue reading Google Ends Play Service Support for Android 4.0 ICS
Top 5 Mobile Apps by Nigerians for Nigerians
7th December 2018
Nigeria has an ever-growing developer community that has produced a lot of exciting apps. Unfortunately, while these apps are quite interesting to use and can make life easier for us, they never really make it to our devices due to poor marketing. While the more popular apps are made outside our shores, the apps listed … Continue reading Top 5 Mobile Apps by Nigerians for Nigerians
Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Vanpeux Solar
5th December 2018
Vanpeux Solar is an energy solutions company that makes solar power accessible for both commercial and domestic users. The company was founded by ex-bankers, Ovoke Ekrebe and Peter Ejimudo, who sought to provide a lasting and affordable solution to Nigeria’s lingering power problem. Most people rely on petrol and diesel generators for their electricity needs. … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Vanpeux Solar
Did You Know? YouTube Go Is The Top-Rated Android App In Nigeria
Ever wondered what Android app is gaining the most traction in Nigeria? Is it WhatsApp, Facebook or Candy Crush? Yeah, according to recent figures from SimilarWeb, YouTube Go- the stripped down version of the main YouTube app -takes the crown for the top-rated app on Google Play Store for Nigerians. This could serve as a … Continue reading Did You Know? YouTube Go Is The Top-Rated Android App In Nigeria
Vetsark, 3 Other Startups Emerge Winners of Google Impact Challenge Nigeria
3rd December 2018
The future just got even brighter! Yes! Brighter for the 12 tech startups that are marching home with a total of $2 million in grant funding from Google. These 12 Startups came out tops in the just concluded Google Impact Challenge Nigeria- an initiative by the search giant to support the growth of local businesses. … Continue reading Vetsark, 3 Other Startups Emerge Winners of Google Impact Challenge Nigeria
Did You Know? Facebook and Instagram App Now Shows How Much Time You Spend Using Them
28th November 2018
2018 is the year the long-standing issue of digital well-being for mobile phone users gets addressed. It’s quite commendable the actions these mobile device giants (Apple and Google) have taken to ensure that people can use their mobile phones a little less than usual, especially calling to mind that they make more money when you … Continue reading Did You Know? Facebook and Instagram App Now Shows How Much Time You Spend Using Them