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World Wide Web Marks 28yrs Existence
No Comments 538 Views | by Liz Ajala
As the World Wide Web marks its 28years in existence, its inventor, Sir Tim Berners-Lee says that the web has lived up to its vision. Read More…
Amazon said to resume $650 million takeover talks for Souq.com
No Comments 261 Views | by Liz Ajala
The U.S. e-commerce giant resumed negotiations with the online retailer in recent weeks after they stalled in January when the two companies couldn’t agree on a price, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is private. Read More…
N541.8 billion debt: Three Nigerian banks set to take over Etisalat
No Comments 382 Views | by Liz Ajala
Despite the intervention of the Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, to broker a peaceful resolution between Etisalat Nigeria and a consortium of banks, it appears the effort may not have yielded a truce, as the banks are set to take over the telecoms firm today (Wednesday). Read More…
Facebook tests reactions and Dislike button (!) on messages
No Comments 615 Views | by Liz Ajala
Facebook finally has a Dislike button, but it’s not where you’d expect. Read More…
How Twitter posts may have cost Nigeria’s former minister top position in international firm
No Comments 241 Views | by Liz Ajala
In July 2015, Muhammad Pate, a former Nigerian junior Health Minister, shared an article on Twitter that might have now cost him the top position at Global Fund. Read More…
WhatsApp launches Status, an encrypted Snapchat Stories clone
No Comments 413 Views | by Liz Ajala
WhatsApp could put the brakes on Snapchat’s international growth with today’s launch of WhatsApp Status, a new tab for sharing decorated photos, videos and GIFs that disappear after 24 hours. Read More…
Nigerian Telcos may block WhatsApp, Skype to generate more revenue
No Comments 443 Views | by Liz Ajala
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria may block calls made on instant messaging applications like WhatsApp and Skype, in a bid to increase their revenue. Read More…
GSM tariff: NCC begins review of call rates
No Comments 390 Views | by Liz Ajala
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it has kick-started the process of reviewing mobile voice termination rates for telecommunication industries in the country. Read More…
Twitter fights for disclosure of national security letters
No Comments 672 Views | by Liz Ajala
Twitter is fighting to disclose how many times the government has secretly accessed its users’ data — and a judge may soon allow the company to do so. Read More…
IBM invests $70m, targets 25million jobs in Nigeria, others
No Comments 388 Views | by Liz Ajala
BM is investing $70 million in building much-needed digital, cloud, and cognitive Information and Technology (IT) skills to help support a 21st century workforce in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and other parts of Africa. Read More…
Warren Buffett explains why he’s investing in a risky tech sector: wearables
No Comments 444 Views | by Liz Ajala
Warren Buffett has notably been cautious about tech stocks in the past, famously saying that he doesn’t invest in businesses where the tech is beyond what he understands.
Facebook is going into partnership with public sector agencies and NGO’s to make the internet a better and safer place for Africans.
No Comments 300 Views | by Liz Ajala
Yesterday was Safer Internet Day (SID) and Facebook has launched a series of initiatives under the theme: Be the change: unite for a better Internet. Read More…
Five ways to tell if your smartphone is being tapped
No Comments 504 Views | by Liz Ajala
Almost everyone is using a smartphone in Nigeria. What many of these smartphone users don’t know is if their phones are being tapped or not. If you don’t know, there are a number of reasons your phone can be tracked. Read More…
Uber hires veteran NASA engineer to develop flying cars
No Comments 611 Views | by Liz Ajala
In 2010, an advanced aircraft engineer at NASA’s Langley Research Center named Mark Moore published a white paper outlining the feasibility of electric aircrafts that could take off and land like helicopters but were smaller and quieter. The vehicles would be capable of providing a speedy alternative to the dreary morning commute. Read More…
Snapchat files for $3 billion IPO
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Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, filed paperwork on Thursday to raise $3 billion in its long-awaited initial public offering. Read More…
Google Assistant: The smart person’s guide
No Comments 512 Views | by Liz Ajala
This comprehensive guide covers the history behind Google’s AI-powered Google Assistant, its features, and what it means for the future of Google’s business. Read More…
Facebook plans to be more like YouTube than Netflix as it pays for video
No Comments 425 Views | by Liz Ajala
“We’re focusing more on shorter form content to start” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on today’s Q4 earnings call, where he was repeatedly questioned about Facebook’s video strategy. One thing’s clear, Facebook will invest heavily. “I see video as a mega trend,” said Zuckerberg. Read More…
WhatsAPP adds video phone calling feature
No Comments 476 Views | by nadum
Facebook-owned chat service, WhatsApp, is officially launching today, a video calling for its over 1 billion users worldwide on iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. Read More…
MTN has NOT yet acquired Visafone’s licence, says NCC
No Comments 319 Views | by nadum
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says telecommunications firm MTN has not yet acquired Visafone’s licence — despite contrary reports in the media. Read More…
Samsung halts production, global sales of Note 7
No Comments 341 Views | by nadum
Samsung on Tuesday suspended all production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, halted sales worldwide and told customers to stop using the device, following reports that replacements for combustible models were also catching fire. Read More…
Zuckerberg impressed by 11-year-old Nigerian developer
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Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of social networking website, Facebook, has expressed his pleasure at the creation of Tayo, an 11-year-old Nigerian developer. Read More…
Apple unveils smaller iPhone and iPad Pro
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Apple has announced smaller versions of the iPhone and iPad Pro at an event hosted in San Francisco and streamed online. Read More…
Nigerian minister amazed by two Nigerian mini-aircraft prodigies
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Perhaps with proper support, very soon the world would soon witness the talents being unleashed to the society through Nigeria. Read More…
Local Vehicle Manufacturer IVM Makes Parts for Nigerian Jet Fighters
No Comments 435 Views | by nadum
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar has applauded the management of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company for its support to the military by providing technical support that has enabled the Nigerian Air Force to sustain its operations against the Boko Haram insurgents. Read More…