TYPE APPROVAL ENFORCEMENT: Why your phone may stop working soon
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor That fairly cheap smartphone you bought from an unfamiliar dealer, the one that came without much paperwork, may soon have a date with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Not because the Commission is interested in what is inside your phone, but because it wants to know whether the device itself […]
Connecting Internet to schools will boost GDP by 1.1 per cent — Report
A report by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a research arm of The Economist magazine, indicated that gross domestic product could increase by 1.1 per cent for every 10 per cent increase in school internet connectivity in a country. The EIU report, which was sponsored by Ericsson, was published in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. […]
Cryptocurrency: Technology drives global village
By Prince Osuagwu Global Bitcoin Trading Company, Vintage Confluence has advised the country to always embrace the dynamism of technology to be able to play well in the global village. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Precious Aire said that the pot pouri of technology innovations and development brought about the global village concept and every […]
Unilag partners Coderina on youth entrepreneurial skills
By Juliet Umeh University of Lagos is partnering with EduTech non-profit organization, Coderina to introduce Coderina Project Fair. The project is meant to lower the barriers for African youths to acquire adequate skills for the future of work and entrepreneurship. The partners explained that the project will be successful in many areas than robotics, AI, […]
CRYPTO against COVID: Nigeria, others get $1m Binance Charity donation
By Prince Osuagwu AS the world battles to put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, the crypto market is pulling together to ensure resources are constantly available to frontline workers, especially in Africa. Eleven countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Egypt which may be affected by the lopsided distribution of vaccines, are getting needed […]
New UberX Hourly allows multiple deliveries on single trip
By Juliet Umeh Ride hailing App, Uber has introduced UberX Hourly in Nigeria to offer riders an option of requesting a driver by the hour as they complete essential errands or deliveries during this period. The company said Uber Hourly is an alternative to on-demand, point-to-point trips that allows riders to book a driver-partner and […]
