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NCC Uncovers Forceful Deductions by Telcos, to Order Refund to Affected Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is set to direct telcos to refund several illegal deductions from subscribers. This…
Spam Calls in Nigeria Reduced Significantly in 2018 According to Truecaller
Truecaller, the popular app for detecting and blocking spam calls and messages, has named the top 20 countries…
Paga’s Tayo Oviosu, Jay Alaraba and Six Other Africans Join 84th Cohort of Endeavor Entrepreneurs
Co-founders of Nigerian fintech company, Paga, Tayo Oviosu and Jay Alaraba were among 25 high-impact founders selected by…
Women are Abused Every 30 Seconds on Twitter, Amnesty International Says
International non-governmental organization, Amnesty International has described Twitter as a social media platform hostile to women. 6,500+ volunteers…
Meet Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, The New CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has appointed Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). She replaces…
Econet Spin Off, Cassava Smartech is Now Zimbabwe’s Most Valuable Company following its IPO on Tuesday
EWZ is a subsidiary of Econet, Zimbabwe telecom conglomerate operating in South Africa and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
4 Productivity Hacks You May Consider In The New Year
From cleaning your home to reshaping your life, there’s an app (or two) that will prove very useful.…
Google Assistant Can Now Predict if Your Next Flight Will Be Delayed
It’s no longer news that flight delays and outright cancellation has become endemic in Nigeria. Stories of people…
Facebook Messenger Introduces Boomerang and Selfie Camera Modes With AR Features
Facebook Messenger has introduced a set of new camera features into its platform. The new features include the…
Here is the List of Our Top 5 Nigerian Venture Capital Firms for 2018
In Nigeria, VC firms are really just taking off. Over the last few years, several VC firms have popped out and are identifying innovation from different directions.
