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The New Skype for Web Supports Call Recording, HD Video Calls and Interface Improvement
Video chat medium, Skype, has revamped its web platform, adding on various services including HD video calling and…
#IWD2019: Four Women in the Nigerian Tech Space That Inspire Gender Parity
The Nigerian tech ecosystem has been witnessing hyper growth levels in the last couple of years. The ecosystem…
Visa Launches First Global Competition to Celebrate and Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Global payments company, Visa has launched its first global program to empower women entrepreneurs in celebration of the…
Unstoppable You- Towards Gender Equality By Austin Okere
Last year just 2% of Venture Capital funding went to startups founded by women, this is not surprising since women comprise just 9%
MTN Nigeria Hits N1 Trillion Revenue Landmark, Launches Smart Feature Phone
Despite its tussle with CBN, leading Nigerian telco, MTN Nigeria, ended its 2018 on a high note. Figures…
Value of Mobile Transactions Crossed N30bn in February 2019 as Cheques Decline
Mobile banking apps have continued to grow as important financial tools. According to February statistics released by the…
Taxify Becomes ‘Bolt’ as Popular Ride Hailing Platform Undergoes Major Rebranding
Hugely popular ride hailing startup, Taxify has announced a crucial rebranding and an important name change. According to…
Global Smartphone Shipments to Drop for the 3rd Consecutive Year in 2019 – IDC
Global smartphone shipments fell 4.1% in 2018 and the International Data Corporation (IDC) is saying the market would continue…
China’s Xiaomi Partners Jumia as it Officially Enters the African Market
After announcing a move to target the African market, Xiaomi has now followed it up with a big…
Online Sports Community AMPZ Wins MEST Africa Regional Finals, to Compete in the Grand Finals in Nairobi
Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa, has announced regional winners for its MEST Africa Challenge. Nigeria’s AMPZ.tv emerged…
