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Unilever Introduces Everyday Essentials Store on Jumia Website

June 19, 2019 by Tomi Idowu

Fast moving consumer goods manufacturer, Unilever, has joined the ranks of multinationals leveraging the huge potential of e-commerce to create more visibility for their brands in Nigeria. To reflect this,

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DAAR Communications vs The NBC: An Explainer

June 7, 2019 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Yesterday, it was announced that Africa Independent Television and Ray Power, the TV and radio stations owned by Raymond Dokpesi’s Daar Communications would have their operating licenses suspended by the

Feature Technology

Destroying Confidential Data

April 15, 2019 by Assumpta Audu

One of the biggest mistakes people make nowadays is getting rid of their electronic devices, such as computers, without destroying their confidential information. This is extremely worrying in a day

Technology

Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala Joins Jumia Board of Directors

March 6, 2019 by Tochi Praise

Andre Iguodala, small forward for three-time reigning NBA champions Golden State Warriors, has joined the Board of Directors of Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa. As Jumia’s ambassador charged

Technology

Rwanda to Launch Africa’s First Smartphone Factory in April 2019

February 22, 2019 by Tochi Praise

Rwanda is leaving no stone unturned in working it’s way to becoming the Giant of Africa, as it’s set to clinch a milestone in the African economy. Rwanda is poised

Technology

This New WhatsApp Feature Will Enable You Reject Unsolicited Group Invites

February 20, 2019 by Tochi Praise

Finally, the age-long irritant that is adding WhatsApp users to a group without prior notice would be put to rest soon, as WhatsApp is set to roll out its latest

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These Kenyan Girls Are Tackling Female Genital Mutilation With an App

February 12, 2019 by Adaeze Oguzie

Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and we are celebrating these brave Kenyan teenage students, Stacy Owino, Cynthia Otieno, Purity Achieng, Mascrine Atieno and Ivy

Technology

6 Digital Saving Platforms that Foster Financial Freedom in Nigeria

February 12, 2019 by Tochi Praise

Every child bred in Nigeria in the last decade should be familiar with a traditional mode of saving called Kolo in Western Nigerian Language, Yoruba. However, with maturity and exposure

Technology

Andela just announced its $100m Series D raise

January 23, 2019 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Andela, the software developer training and outsourcing company that has gained a reputation as one of the biggest success stories of the Nigerian technology ecosystem announced that it closed a

Technology

8 Apps That Make Living In Nigeria That Much Merrier

January 18, 2019 by Adaeze Oguzie

We cannot underestimate the importance of mobile apps in our day to day lives, thanks to technology for making navigating through life so much easier. Knowing how digital life has

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Here’s How Spotify Is Helping Artists With Its New Feature

November 2, 2018 by Adaeze Oguzie

As the seasons are changing, so Spotify is equally evolving, as they continue to introduce ways to help independent artists. Just a week after revealing their plans to team with DistroKid to

Technology

Meet Betelhem Dessie, Africa’s 19-Year Old Tech Genius

October 13, 2018 by Adaeze Oguzie

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics research is part of the services rendered by iCog Labs and Betelhem Dessie, is at the forefront of all operations. Coordinating a

Technology

Nigerian Tech Start-up, Babymigo Listed Among TIME’s Genius Companies In 2018

October 11, 2018 by Adaeze Oguzie

Every day, approximately 830 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth and 99% of them in developing countries such as Nigeria. Hence, the birth of Babymigo, a response to

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Africa’s First Women-Only Cab-Hailing App, ‘An Nisa’ Launched in Kenya

September 18, 2018 by Adaeze Oguzie

Amid rising concerns over the insecurity of females boarding male-operated cab, in Nairobi, Kenya, a lone woman hops into a cab on her way across the city. She has boarded this

Music Technology

Tidal Might Be Coming To Nigeria Soon

August 24, 2018 by Adedamola Onabanjo

When Tidal launched in the United States more than 3 years ago, it added a gateway to the elite world of streaming & download services of topnotch music (audio &