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‘Extend Subscription, Give Nigerians Free Monthly Data and Airtime’- Keyamo Urges DSTV, MTN, Airtel and Others
Nigeria’s minister of labour and employment, Festus Keyamo has urged telecommunication service providers as well as satellite TV…
Strictly for Registered SMSE’s and FundMe Platforms, New Crowdfunding Regulations Could Disrupt Public Fund-Raising in Nigeria
Recently, we reported the intention of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce crowdfunding regulation into the…
Nigerian Maritime Startup, MVXchange and WellaHealth to Get $37,000 Funding and Support From Founders Factory
Two Nigerian startups – Maritime transport startup MVXchange and Healthcare startup, WellaHealth, have been accepted into Founders Factory Africa’s…
Africans to Suffer Slow Internet Service Due to Undersea Cable Damage Amid Calls for Reduction in Data Prices
Internet subscribers across Africa, including Nigeria, might be experiencing slow internet speeds after cable damage to two submarine…
Zoom, Hangouts Meet, Other Video Conferencing Apps Hit a Record 62M Downloads in the 3rd Week of March
Zoom cloud meetings, Hangouts Meet and other video conferencing apps have seen a high increase in downloads following…
‘Money in the Bank Won’t Help You’ – Victor Asemota Prepares Businesses and Individuals for Life After Covid-19
Serial investor and co-founder of multiple businesses, Victor Asemota, yesterday shared some insights on what to expect as…
Microsoft Teams Breaks Down Despite Modifications to Handle Surge in Users
Microsoft Teams, a chat and communication tool used by businesses, is currently experiencing connection issues. Some users have…
At Home Isolated? These Apps Can Keep You Productive During the Quarantine Period
In some parts of the world, governments have enforced lockdown for its citizens over the COVID-19 pandemic. Nigeria,…
Meet Wellvis Health, Infodemics and 5 Other Startups Selected for Covid-19 Innovation Challenge by Ventures Platform
At a time the world is battling coronavirus, innovation is required in combating the health challenges. Recently, Ventures…
Microsoft Bows to Pressure, Ends External Investment into Facial Recognition Startups Due to Limited Control
Computer software and hardware company, Microsoft has decided to suspend minority investment into startups developing facial recognition technology.…
