Hurray! The #Hashtag comes to Facebook!

Starting today, hashtags will be clickable on Facebook. Similar to other services like Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, or Pinterest, hashtags on Facebook allow you to add context to a post or indicate that it is part of a larger discussion. When

Samsung Introduces GALAXY S4 Zoom – The First Smartphone to Offer 10x Optical Zoom

Samsung Electronics announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom, a powerful new device which combines the stylish heritage of the latest GALAXY S4 smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities. Part of the GALAXY S4 family, the GALAXY S4 zoom

Kaymu Launches SafePay, for e-Commerce Transactions In Nigeria

Nigeria’s fastest growing online marketplace, Kaymu in her bid to empower Nigerians through e-Commerce has just launched a revolutionary payment solution called SafePay™. According to the MD, Lukas Zels; “Kaymu SafePay™ is a necessary step in the Nigerian e-Commerce industry.

The Etisalat Prize for Literature

Etisalat, in line with its vision of promoting passions, nurturing talent and providing a platform for communicating ideas, today announced the first edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature aimed at recognising and celebrating writers and other members of the

Mashable: 20 Important African Startups to Watch

Technology writer and follower of international technology trends, Monty Munford, who recently visited Nigeria for the 2013 Mobile Web West Africa, has identified 20 important startups to watch in Africa. His metrics ranged from usage, popularity and international adoption. The

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 Active

Samsung Electronics has announced the GALAXY S4 Active, designed to enhance life experiences of the active user who wants to stay connected while exploring environments from the most rugged mountain trails to the roughest rivers. The GALAXY S4 Active has

New Blackberry Phone, the A10, to Launch in November

According to reports, Blackberry’s update of the Z10, will come in November, in a new touch screen phone, the A10. The phone will come with better processors and updated Blackberry OS 10, underscoring Blackberry’s new commitment to innovation. The phone

In Nigeria, Local Content is Key to Business Growth, Google Says

Google Nigeria is currently holding a training session on local contents in Lagos. The training, focused on using Google fusion tables, Google forms and Spreadsheet, Advanced Search 2.0 application, Google Earth Maps and Crowd Sourcing with the Social Media, is

BBM is Coming to Android & iOS on June 27

Blackberry Messenger (BBM) is coming to Android and iOS on June 27th, media reports have confirmed. This comes weeks after Blackberry CEO, Thorsten Heins, announced that BBM would be available on other platforms. This will have BBM, currently with around

Osun State’s New Tablet PC: Opón Ìmò for Secondary School Students

The Osun State Government, in an amazing first towards digitization of study modes for secondary school students, has launched a tablet PC device, Opón Ìmò — Tablet of Knowledge — as preparatory for students towards this senior secondary education. According

Google Collaborates with Nigerian Government on Impact of Internet Study

Barely two weeks after news broke out globally that Google wants to connect the next 1 billion people – online, Google through its Nigeria office is partnering with the Government for a study on ‘Impact of the internet.’ ThisDay reports

Solar Panel Cell: How It Works

By Olatunji Adetunji Solar Panels, PV, cells are made from layers of semi-conducting material, usually silicon. When light shines on the cells it creates an electric field across the layers. The stronger the sunshine, the more electricity is produced. Groups

Who to Follow on Twitter: Beauty & Style Pros

Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? Looking good is good business, and there are twitter handles whose primary objective is to make sure you know all there is to know about caring for your body and clothing

World’s Largest LED Television, Sharp’s 90”Aquos LED arrives in Nigeria

Nigeria, 27 May, 2013– Sharp, Middle East and Africa, part of Sharp Corporation, brings the world’s largest commercially available television, the 90 inch AQUOS LED to Nigeria. The much anticipated product, Sharp’s 90 inch wall of entertainment is a breath-taking

Get Closer to the ‘Oga at the Top’ With the Open Government Project

It’s amazing how the offices that are essential for government activities seem invisible in time of trouble because no one is holding them responsible or accountable. Many citizens don’t even know their local government chairman or senate representative or who

88mph: Fund Your Start-up and Visit Silicon Valley – Apply Before May 30

Got an idea? Submit it now! 88mph now accepting applications for Nairobi 2013 and if you apply before May 30, you will also be considered to go to Silicon Valley this summer for Blackbox Connect Summer ’13. What this means:

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