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As Lagos Impounds 22 Gokada and Max.NG Bikes, is it Time for Bike Hailing Startups to Review their Models?
Bike hailing startups, Gokada and Max.NG are presently witnessing the biggest challenge to their sustainability. According to PM…
Nigerian Students Emerge Joint Regional Winners of Huawei’s ICT Competition
A team of Nigerian students have emerged joint winners of the Sub-Saharan regional finals of the 2019 Huawei…
Gloo.ng Returns as Gloopro, an e-Procurement Platform Aiming to Make $4m Annually
After announcing its withdrawal from the online grocery business, Gloo.ng has pivoted into the business-to-business (B2B) model. Following…
Whatsapp Set to Ban Users of Unsupported Versions Including GBWhatsapp and Whatsapp Plus
In a shocking move, Whatsapp is finally cracking down on unofficial versions of the app. The company has…
Microsoft is Opening an Engineering Office in Lagos to Build Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence
Global software company, Microsoft is on the verge of opening an engineering office in Lagos, Nigeria. According to…
7 Nigerian Innovators Emerge Finalists in WHO Africa Innovation Challenge
7 Nigerian innovators have been shortlisted for the finals of the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Innovation Challenge…
Paylater Confirms its Transition into a Digital Bank Following $5m Funding Round
It’s been confirmed, Paylater is transitioning into a full-fledged digital bank. One Finance, owner of the hugely popular…
AR/VR Meetup, Raspberry Jam Lagos and Other Tech Events This Week
Happy new week everyone. Ready to get your gears running this week? We at Technext.ng have compiled a…
International Women’s Day, Manchester United Beat PSG and other Stories from Social Media this Week
Another beautiful week has ended and as usual the social media space is filled with happenings that took…
Global Tech Roundup: Huawei Sues US over Ban on its Products, Uber Fined $2.6m for Violating Dutch Tax Laws
It’s the end of another busy week in the Nigerian tech space but it’s time to turn our…
