Archives Tag: tech
How Nigerian FinTechs Raised $439 Million In 2020
April 19, 2022
Nigerian FinTechs raised a cumulative $439 million in the year 2020. That’s according to a report published by EY Nigeria and the FinTech Association of Nigeria. The amount represents about 20% of the total raised by FinTechs in Africa within the same period. Read more about FinTech In a year blighted by the COVID-19 … Continue reading How Nigerian FinTechs Raised $439 Million In 2020
New Windows 11 Update For PC Users
April 19, 2022
As more of the world find themselves working between home and the office, many more people have found themselves working in front of PCs. Read more about Tech At the Microsoft event which aired last weekend, some exciting new features were announced officially as part of the new Windows 11 Operating System for PC … Continue reading New Windows 11 Update For PC Users
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Websites We Love: KoloPay
April 19, 2022
KoloPay is a mobile and web savings platform that enables users to save towards their desired goals over a period of time and enjoy amazing discounts as soon as they reach their targets. Users can save towards goals such as rent, school fees, business, or future investments. Read more about Websites we love KoloPay … Continue reading Websites We Love: KoloPay
INEC To Boost Voter Participation With Online Voter Registration
April 19, 2022
Voter turnout has been on a steady decline since the 2003 election year. With a 69% presidential election voter turnout recorded in 2003, the last general elections in 2019 recorded a meagre 34.7% voter turnout despite the increasing adult population in the country. Read more about Politics Several election critics and commentators have highlighted … Continue reading INEC To Boost Voter Participation With Online Voter Registration
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App Of The Week: Bitnob
April 19, 2022
Bitnob is a Nigerian startup that provides a platform for users to carry out transactions, save money, and invest in bitcoin. Read more about App of the week The mobile app, which is available for Android and iOS, allows users to access these services and much more. Other services offered by Bitnob include loans, … Continue reading App Of The Week: Bitnob
The Impact Of Twitter Ban On Commerce In Africa
April 19, 2022
Over the years, Twitter has come to be more than just your regular social media platform for idle gossip or catching up on trends. It has become a massive tool that plays a huge role in a country’s economy—especially now that the world has gone digital. Read more about Tech The social media platform … Continue reading The Impact Of Twitter Ban On Commerce In Africa
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Wimbart Launches Third Edition Of PR Office Hours
April 19, 2022
Early-stage African tech start-ups can now apply for the three-month comms programme. Wimbart, the Public Relations agency specialising in Africa & emerging markets, returns with the launch of its third PR Office Hours programme. The programme has been designed to equip African and Africa-focussed startups with the PR tools required to support and achieve their business … Continue reading Wimbart Launches Third Edition Of PR Office Hours
Nigeria Plans To Launch Digital Currency Before 2022
April 19, 2022
The earlier speculation that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be launching a digital currency has now been confirmed by the apex bank itself. Read more about FinTech The Director, Information Technology Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mrs Rakiyat Mohammed, stated on June 10 that the CBN will be launching a Central Bank … Continue reading Nigeria Plans To Launch Digital Currency Before 2022
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How To Open An ePub File On Your Computer
April 19, 2022
If you’re used to reading Word or PDF documents on your computer, but have never opened an ePub file there, you may wonder how you’ll go about it. Read more about How-To This article explains the steps you can take to open an ePub file on your computer, But first, let’s explain what an … Continue reading How To Open An ePub File On Your Computer
7 Best Savings Apps In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
There are more ways to save these days than we’ve ever had. Besides the traditional bank accounts, we have a multitude of digital platforms that allow you to put some money away for the future. Read more about FinTech These platforms—available as downloadable apps –offer impressive interest on money saved with them, typically more … Continue reading 7 Best Savings Apps In Nigeria
How To Convert From Word Document To PDF
April 19, 2022
Should you need a version of a document that you do not want a 2nd or 3rd party tampering with, but to only view it, getting a PDF version is your best bet. Read more about Tech Converting from a simple Microsoft Word document is usually considered one of the simplest things until one … Continue reading How To Convert From Word Document To PDF
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Brands We Love: TradeDepot
April 19, 2022
Trade is a vital part of Nigeria’s economy. In 2019, it contributed about 34% of the country’s GDP. It’s consistently been in the top three biggest sectors in Nigeria. Read more about Brands we love However, large segments of this sector run inefficiently. There’s often an information gap between manufacturers and distributors on one … Continue reading Brands We Love: TradeDepot
2023 Elections: INEC Launches Voter Enrolment Device
April 19, 2022
As part of efforts to ensure that technology plays a key role in the Nigerian electoral process, especially as regards the 2023 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has launched its Voter Enrollment Device, a design by INEC engineers that was produced overseas. Read more about Tech The device was produced to … Continue reading 2023 Elections: INEC Launches Voter Enrolment Device
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Websites We Love: BlueLoop
April 19, 2022
For a long time, Africans have faced challenges with sending and receiving money, to and from the diaspora. Read more about Websites we love While solutions like Western Union and Moneygram exist to solve this problem, issues pertaining to timing, convenience, and cost still arise. For instance, a person who wants to receive money … Continue reading Websites We Love: BlueLoop
Plentywaka And GUO Transport Partner Up For Expansion
April 19, 2022
Plentywaka started as a bus-hailing service where users can book the use of a bus within the metropolis of Lagos. Now, it is looking to expand its offering into other logistics domain by partnering with a transport company. Read more about Transport Plentywaka has announced it will be partnering with the interstate bus company, G. … Continue reading Plentywaka And GUO Transport Partner Up For Expansion
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