Twitter suspends 10,000 accounts globally
Twitter has suspended 10,000 accounts globally for sharing disinformation and causing political unrest.
Fintech: CBN issues new license
The CBN has approved a super-agent licence to another financial technology company, Itex Integrated Services Limited.
Microsoft announces partnership with Walt Disney Studios
Microsoft Corporation has announced a five-year partnership deal with Walt Disney Studios.
Survey unveils Elon Musk as the most inspirational leader in tech
A recent survey has unveiled Tesla’s Chief Executive Officer and Billionaire, Elon Musk as the most inspirational leader in the tech industry at the moment.
Tax battle: Apple challenges $14 billion court case
Tax battle: Apple challenges $14 billion court case
FairMoney secures EUR 10 million seed funding, to widen mobile banking services in Nigeria
A Paris-based fintech, FairMoney has just secured the sum of 10 million euros in seed funding to widen the company’s online lending services to more customers with the aim of becoming a holistic financial platform for underserved customers, in Nigeria.
MTN Nigeria to raise N100 billion through commercial paper
MTN Nigeria is seeking to raise a N100 billion through Commercial Paper (CP). The company's Head, Frontier Research, EFG Hermes, Kato Mukuru disclosed this during an interview with CNBC.
Huawei competes with Apple, announces release date for new smartwatch
Barely days after Tech Company, Apple released its new line of products, ranging from the iPhone 11 series to the Apple Watch Series 5, Huawei has announced the release date of its smartwatch.
French Government addresses the danger of Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
Since Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra was announced about three months ago, it has faced a lot of distrust from several governments, bankers, politicians and regulators.
Just like Facebook, Google is under investigation
Similar to what Facebook is again under probe for, emerging reports have it that Google is currently under antitrust investigations by the United States Government.
Here is why Facebook is under probe again
Facebook is entangled in another controversy as it is facing antitrust investigations by the United States Department of Justice.
Caught in the buzz: The economics of Nigeria’s “Yahoo Yahoo”
Osaz, a former yahoo boy familiar with the operations of internet fraudsters, explained the sequence of activities to Nairametrics.
CBN seeks standard practice from fintech operators
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sought standard practice from financial technology companies (fintechs).
Another Yahoo downtime breeds fear 6-years after data breach affected 3 billion accounts
Yahoo Services have been down for hours today, Thursday. The technology company is currently experiencing a technical issue that has affected all its mail users globally, including Nigeria.
Accion Venture offers 30% of investment fund to African Fintechs driving financial inclusion
Another credit opportunity has been created for Fintech startups driving financial inclusion in Africa. The new credit facility worth $23 million was set up by Accion Venture Lab
Truecaller records 130% growth so far this year
Swedish mobile app, Truecaller’s subscribers' base has grown by 130% this year. The call identity app added one million subscribers globally to its paid subscription service, Truecaller Premium.
Nigerian agric-tech startup, EZ Farming clinches $150,000 seed funding
EZ Farming is the latest agricultural technology startup to benefit from a $150,000 seed funding from 500 startups,
Nigeria’s Innovate 1 Pay expands into Dubai’s tech market
Innovate 1 Pay, a Nigerian tech company has expanded its territory and business offering to the Middle East to tap into the growing popularity of Dubai among Nigerians.
Kenya’s tech sector welcomes a Nigerian rival, Bluechip Technologies
Tech companies in Nairobi have a new competitor in town and it’s Nigeria’s Bluechip Technologies. Establishing an office in the East African region means Bluechip Technologies is now present in four African countries.
Here’s why Huawei’s ‘HarmonyOS’ won’t be replacing ‘Android’ anytime soon
Users of @Huawei smartphone in Nigeria and across Africa need not to jubilate yet to the announcement of the newly developed Operating System (OS) by the Chinese tech company. Huawei unveiled its much publicised HarmonyOS touted to replace Android recently, but there are no plans to replace Google's 'OS' - at least not in the next three years.
Say hello to Hollaport, Kabiru Rabiu’s latest innovation in the Fintech arena
On Saturday the 6th of June, the Zone Tech Park at Gbadaga, Lagos, played host to the inaugural product launch from Hollaport Technologies Ltd.
Toyota begins solar testing for electric cars as market competition heats up
The electric car market is still in its growth phase but already saturated with various companies looking to edge out the other, however, to establish their footprints more innovations are being incorporated, and @ToyotaMotorCorp is reportedly working on one.
Google to train local manufacturers through its digital skills initiative
Google Nigeria has announced the launch of its Google Digital skills for Africa programme which kickedoff in Aba and other neighboring communities in Abia state, where entrepreneurs are being trained, especially manufacturers.
Nigerian energy startup raises $9 million in Series A funding
Nigerian energy startup, Arnergy has raised about $9 million in a Series A round of funding, led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
Startups under Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa class 3 have raised N3.24 billion
@Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa Class 3, which comprised of 12 startups, successfully raised $9 million (N3.24 billion) and had created over 120 jobs.
Bolt launches new platform for “corporate trips”
On-demand transportation platform, Bolt, has launched Bolt for Business which is a new platform for corporate trips.
Uber’s rival Swvl wants to expand into Nigeria, but commercial buses pose a threat
Egyptian vehicle hailing company, @swvlapp, has announced it will be making an inroad into Nigeria's ridesharing market to offer services that the likes of @Uber and @Boltapp_ng are yet to offer Nigerians, but it will meet a fierce challenge from yellow (commercial) bus operators.
DEAL: Jumia has sold its real estate assets portal to EMPG’s Mubawab
Dubai-based Emerging Markets Property Group (EMPG), Mubawab has secured the purchase of Jumia's North-African real estate portal, Jumia House.
Google made a whooping $4.7 billion from news content in 2018
Google reportedly earned as much as $4.7 billion in 2018 from news contents comprising of the works of news publishers accessed by readers via search and Google News.
Young and creative Mayowa Okegbenle creates innovative approach to building apps for professionals
WePrototype Technologies, a new technology company in Nigeria, unveiled its brand on Tuesday, June 11th, in Lagos, to provide the latest Google technologies to Nigerians. This will be combined with prototyping to build mobile apps for professionals.