Archives Tag: tech
How To Save Web Pages Forever
April 19, 2022
A couple of my poetry was once accepted for publishing in an online magazine (e-zine). Nearly a decade after publication, the website was down and was no longer being hosted on the internet. Read more about Tech The record of publication was lost forever. If you want to keep a web page handy for … Continue reading How To Save Web Pages Forever
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Is Cryptocurrency Really The Future Of Finance?
April 19, 2022
Nigeria is home to an army of cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Their engagement with this digital asset is well-known; the country is consistently on the list of top markets for cryptos. Read more about FinTech You may recall that, in 2020, Nigeria was named the second biggest market on Paxful, a global cryptocurrency exchange platform, just … Continue reading Is Cryptocurrency Really The Future Of Finance?
Why The NIN-SIM Linkage Is A Bad Policy Decision
April 19, 2022
MTN’s 2021 1st quarter results showed only 35 million subscribers on its network had linked their mobile numbers to their National Identification Number (NIN). This also means that despite the May 6 deadline, only half of MTN’s subscribers have been linked. Read more about Tech Again, the business of setting deadlines with such government … Continue reading Why The NIN-SIM Linkage Is A Bad Policy Decision
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GoDo Hub Announces Advisory Board Members, Welcomes New Executive Director
April 19, 2022
GoDo Hub is proud to announce its Advisory Board Members. This group of outstanding personalities bring with them insights and a wealth of experience needed to drive GoDo Hub to new heights as well as help it to explore more opportunities as we all work building the Africa of our dreams. Meet the Board … Continue reading GoDo Hub Announces Advisory Board Members, Welcomes New Executive Director
App Of The Week: Pawa2U
April 19, 2022
It’s not always easy fitting all our chores into one day. From unexpected delays to disappointments, we find that we have little time left for other things that matter in our lives. Life would be so much easier if we could refill our gas cylinders, refill our generators, and buy electricity just by tapping … Continue reading App Of The Week: Pawa2U
The Rise And Rise Of USSD Payment
April 19, 2022
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) was initially set up to create another channel for financial inclusion for the underserved; however, the latest figures show it is not relenting in growth. Read more about FinTech The expected trajectory of USSD payments might have been in the line of USSD transactions and payments decreasing as more … Continue reading The Rise And Rise Of USSD Payment
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BRT Restarts Compulsory Card Payment For Commuters
April 19, 2022
All indications are emerging that Lagos state now has the equivalent of Oyster cards used for travel payments in London at the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) bus stops within the state. Read more about Transport Named Cowry, the new ATM-size travel card is a travel card that will enable users to pay for their … Continue reading BRT Restarts Compulsory Card Payment For Commuters
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UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Launch Green Tech Programme for Women
April 19, 2022
A joint programme between the UK government and the Nigerian government under the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has launched a Green Tech programme for women in Tech. Read more about Tech Future Females, as the implementing partner with UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, launched this as part of its pledge to help drive clean, resilient, and inclusive … Continue reading UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Launch Green Tech Programme for Women
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7 Ways To Make Money With Cryptocurrencies In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
From the outside, making money from cryptocurrency may seem like a single-path endeavour: you buy it, wait for its price to appreciate, and then sell for a profit. That’s how most people earn from it. And it’s the only way that many know. Read more about FinTech But what if you can create multiple … Continue reading 7 Ways To Make Money With Cryptocurrencies In Nigeria
Challenges Against The Utilization Of Electronic Data Interchange (Edi) In The Maritime Sector In Nigeria And Solutions
April 19, 2022
Digital evolution has given rise to the utilization of electronic data interchange, which are modern technologies aiding human operations and activities. These technologies include; Internet-of-Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence) AI) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Read more about Tech EDI is the exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between business partners through a computer-to-computer format. It … Continue reading Challenges Against The Utilization Of Electronic Data Interchange (Edi) In The Maritime Sector In Nigeria And Solutions
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Websites We Love: Okra.ng
April 19, 2022
Okra is a FinTech API that allows individuals to link their bank accounts to third-party applications. Founded in June 2019 by Fara Ashiru Jituboh, Okra was built to solve a problem that has faced Africa for a long time: the inability to connect third-party applications to African banks. Read more about Websites we love … Continue reading Websites We Love: Okra.ng
NIN-SIM Linkage: FG Extends Deadline To June 30
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian government has extended the deadline for the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and subscriber identity module (SIM) linkage from May 6th, 2021, to June 30th. Read more about Tech The directive for the extension was made by Dr Isa Pantami, the Nigerian Minister of communications and digital economy following a virtual meeting … Continue reading NIN-SIM Linkage: FG Extends Deadline To June 30
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Nigerian Creators On Clubhouse Can Now Earn Tips
April 19, 2022
When Clubhouse was released to iPhone users on the iOS mobile platform, Nigerians made it a daily staple so much that it created a network effect. Read more about Tech Almost all upwardly mobile iPhone users made it a point to join virtual discussion rooms while also influencing their friends and family to download … Continue reading Nigerian Creators On Clubhouse Can Now Earn Tips
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FG Launches Indigenous Anti-Plagiarism Software
April 19, 2022
In a bid to fight plagiarism in the Nigerian academic space, the federal government on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, launched an indigenous software codenamed “EagleScan Plagiarism Detection Software”, that detects plagiarism. Read more about Tech Reacting to the development, Nigeria’s vice president, Professor Yemi Osibanjo, during the launch, tagged plagiarism as corruption and noted … Continue reading FG Launches Indigenous Anti-Plagiarism Software
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App Of The Week: CashPal
April 19, 2022
Needing a loan and not knowing where to source it from is an experience that is common to many. Not only can this process be time-consuming, but there’s often no guarantee of receiving answers after submitting your loan application. Read more about App of the week CashPal is an app that prevents these problems … Continue reading App Of The Week: CashPal
