African tech startups raise over $700 million in 2020 despite pandemic

COVID-19 relief: Group of Techpreneurs use BVN to disburse funds to Nigerians

African tech startups raised more funding from more investors than ever before in 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Apple, Tesla share prices drop massively from record highs

by Olumide Adesina

September 2, 2020

Shares of Apple plunged more than 3% from its record high, while Tesla also dropped over 10%.

Apple and Tesla shares skyrocket after stock splits

by Olumide Adesina

August 31, 2020

Apple is now the only publicly listed U.S. company with a market capitalization of over $2 trillion.

TikTok to relocate headquarters to London following approval by UK ministers

TikTok has 700 million monthly active users, up by 800% since 2018

by Olumide Adesina

August 25, 2020

This month, TikTok surpassed 2 billion global downloads and reported nearly 700 million monthly active users in July.

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Apple becomes world’s largest public listed company, valued at $1.82 trillion

by Olumide Adesina

August 1, 2020

Apple’s stock ended the trading session at $425.04, putting its market valuation at $1.82 trillion.

FG says it recruits, train 8,000 FRSC personel

Buhari sets up committee to create digital identity for all Nigerians

by William Ukpe

July 18, 2020

Committee to integrate data like BVN, Driver’s License, passports and the National Identity Management Number.

Serverless Computing is the Future

by Jenrade Lawal

May 11, 2020

The ability to process information in order to take certain actions and provide services is an important venture in our ...

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COVID-19: Signalling the emergence of Big Data analytics in Nigeria

by Op-Ed Contributor

April 28, 2020

Up until the eruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, tech companies in Nigeria were not adept to this form of data ...

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FG sets committee to support tech start-ups with affordable internet access amid lockdown

by Fakoyejo Olalekan

April 7, 2020

Federal Government has set up a committee to select some tech start-ups that could partake in essential services during lockdown ...

Live streaming: Keeping us connected through this lockdown- Facebook updates features

by Op-Ed Contributor

April 1, 2020

Globally, many people have been inspired to live stream; celebrities have even put on mini-concerts for their fans through this ...

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