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The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA) Will Affect the Nigerian Tech Space. Here is How
The truth is that the AfCFTA will reduce the need for aids for some of its members as their economies will improve significantly. The others will need more aids.
FaceApp’s Photo Library Privacy Violation Raises Concerns as New #FaceAppChallenge Goes Viral on Social Media
Trending realistic AI photo editor FaceApp that allows users to modify their selfies transforming it into different versions…
Trouble for Bike-Hailing Companies as Lagos ‘Agberos’ Accost Gokada, Oride and Max.ng Riders Demanding High Ticket Fees
Early Wednesday morning in Lagos, bike riders working with Oride, Max.ng and Gokada encountered some trouble. Lagos Agberos…
Singapore to Pioneer Coding Enrichment Classes for All Upper Primary Pupils Next Year
Upper Primary pupils in Singapore will be exposed to foundational coding as the education ministry plans to introduce…
Sports Betting: The Unchecked Rise of a Billion Naira Gambling Epidemic in Nigeria
With the massive love for sports – especially football – in Nigeria, the sports betting industry has thrived…
OAU Will Become the First Nigerian University to Generate its Own Electricity by October 2019
The Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, announced on Monday, July 15, that the…
Meet HelpMum, the Healthtech Startup Tackling Maternal and Infant Mortality in Nigeria
Maternal mortality is still a major problem in Nigeria and it ranks among the highest in the world.…
Nigeria Receives $100 Million Loan from India to Boost Broadband Connectivity Across the Country
Universal internet coverage across Nigeria received a major boost as the federal government received a loan from the…
France-Based Company Canal+ Acquires Nigeria’s ROK to Further its Expansion in Africa
France-based company Canal+ has acquired Nigerian channel operator and studio ROK at an undisclosed price to further its…
After Over 1 Year of Internet Blackout, Chad’s President Idriss Finally Lifts Internet Ban
The President of Chad, Idriss Deby, has finally ordered the lift of an internet restriction ban after over…
