Tech
The Plateau state Information and Communication Development Agency (PICTDA) has commenced the application process for the third batch of CODE Plateau Bootcamp; a three-month immersive boot camp designed for young people who want to start their career in IT and kick-start their portfolio of real-life projects that utilizes the modern technology stacks. Since 2019, the […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, launched an App, Eagle Eye, designed to ease the process of reporting economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. Speaking during the launch, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, described the App, being the first of its kind by any law enforcement […]
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The National Information Technology Development Agency has raised its concerns over messaging app WhatsApp’s privacy policy. “The National Information Technology Development Agency under Section 6 (f) of the NITDA Act 2007 wishes to provide this advisory to Nigerians to address Nigerian concerns on changes to Whatsapp Terms of Service and Privacy Policy which took effect […]
Clubhouse has launched the Android version of its app. However, it is only available to US residents at the moment. The invite-only audio chat app launched in March 2020 and has been exclusive to iPhone users. The Android version of the app is a product feature that has been clamoured for. After revealing that it started beta […]
The Federal Government is partnering with Microsoft Corporation to accelerate Nigeria’s resolve towards a more digital economy. This is in line with the Economic Sustainability Plan of the Muhammadu Buhari administration, said a statement by Laolu Akande, the spokesman for the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. In a dual announcement on Monday by both the […]
A partnership between Nigerian savings and investment startup, PiggyVest, and Nigerian music streaming platform, uduX, has birthed PopRev — a product that allows fans on the streaming platform to invest in artistes and earn profit. Other contributors include King Smade, CEO of SMADE Group and Co-founder, Afronation and YAM Carnival; digital music distributor and aggregator, MAD Solutions […]
Subscribers of MTN in Nigeria now have alternative electronic payment platforms to recharge their phones as the mobile network operator on Saturday announced that customers can recharge airtime through payment solutions platforms such as Flutterwave, Jumia Pay, OPay, Kuda, Carbon and BillsnPay. MTN Nigeria in a statement on Saturday by the Senior Manager, External Relations, […]
Samsung Electronics Ireland has signed a deal with drone delivery company Manna Aero to deliver its Galaxy phones by drone. The new delivery service is just another in the long list Manna Aero has been setting live throughout Ireland. The new drone delivery service allows customers to have an end-to-end contactless shopping experience on the official Samsung Ireland […]
Rocket League Sideswipe is a mobile version of the highly popular PC and console game, Rocket League Rocket League Sideswipe will be coming to Android and iOS later this year. Psyonix, the developer of the highly popular console and PC version of the game, announced the team is working on a mobile version that is […]
