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This Lagos-Based Startup, Planit Wants to Help You Plan Your Events With Ease
Events and occasions have become a common part of life especially in cities like Lagos. From weddings, house-warming…
Reno 2 vs Reno 2F: A Comparison of Oppo’s New Flagship Devices
In November last year, Oppo launched the latest devices in its flagship Reno series line up. The two…
Broadband Expansion: How State Govts are Hindering Penetration With Obnoxious Right of Way Levies
In 2013, a committee of ministers and state governors set up by the National Economic Council (NEC) reached…
As Microsoft Windows 7 End of Life Support Puts Many Users at Risk, Here is What You can Do to Protect Your PC
Microsoft has finally ended support for Windows 7 Operating System (OS) after ten years of operation. Although Microsoft…
Since Microtraction’s 2018 Investment Wallets.Africa Has Grown in Capacity and Products Offered
In August 2018, Venture Capitalist firm, Microtraction invested an undisclosed amount into Nigerian fintech startup, Wallets.africa (formerly Wallets.Ng).…
Global PC Shipments Grew in 2019 as HP Retains its Crown for the African Market
According to recent stats by research firm, Gartner, global PC shipments rose for the first time in 7…
Finance Bill: How Nigeria’s 7.5% VAT Could Affect Startups and Businesses
President Muhammadu Buhari recently signed the Finance Bill into law. One major provision of the law is that…
All You Need to Know About Honey Ogundeyi, New Country Director of UK-Nigeria Tech Hub
UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, a new organisation by the UK government, has appointed Honey Ogundeyi as its new country…
6 Months After it Promised to Commence operations, Swvl is Still Missing in Nigeria
Sometime in June 2019, news made the round that the Nigerian ride-hailing market should expect the addition of…
As NCC Targets 65% Broadband Penetration by 2024, a Look at Nigeria’s Broadband Journey So Far
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently announced that the sum of $732 million will be released over a…
