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Ugandan Police to Fight Crime with Gemalto’s Biometric Identification System, But Could it also Be Used for Govt Oppression?
The Ugandan Police is using biometric solutions to facilitate swift crime resolution. Using Gemalto’s biometric solutions – Cogent…
Can Popular Phone Maker, OPPO, Make a Splash in Nigeria’s Crowded Smartphone Market?
Another popular phone maker is looking to make an impression in the African smartphone market. According to TechPoint,…
Is MTN Really Looking to Raise $600 Million From A Rumoured Jumia IPO?
MTN may be on the verge of divesting from Jumia Group, one of Africa’s leading online companies. According…
Publiseer Emerges Winner of the Startup World Cup Nigeria Regional Competition
The Startup World Cup regional finals took place over the weekend at Civic Hive in Lagos with Nigerian…
Product Showcase, Android Cell Approach and Other Tech Events This Week
It is a new week and as usual it is loaded with events you don’t want to miss.…
Nollywood Movies Still Doing Well as Nigerians Spent N443 million at Cinemas in January
Is cinema culture really taking off here in Nigeria? We’ll get to this later. But according to statistics…
Osinbajo Survives Helicopter crash, ASUU Calls off Strike and Other News that Hit Social Media this Week
Another week came to an end and as usual, it was a very busy one on social media.…
What Went Down At Mainone’s #NerdsUnite2019; Accelerating Digital Transformation
#NerdsUnite2019 has come and gone, but it leaves behind a host of important ideas and words that are…
Global Tech Roundup: Medical Researchers Trying to Generate Human Kidneys in Livestock Make Huge Breakthrough
Another exciting week in the tech space just came to an end. As usual we are easing up…
NCC Suspends ‘Do-Not-Disturb’ SMS Feature Ahead of General Elections
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that the hugely popular do-not-disturb feature will be temporary suspended few days…
