Facebook has that it is reinventing itself with a rebrand. In the coming weeks, a new multicoloured, all-caps logo will begin appearing across its services. Henceforth, Instagram and Whatsapp, owned by the company, will tell users that they are services “from FACEBOOK”. According to a blog post from the social…
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Taking the decision to expand your business beyond borders can be a long shot. There are so many factors to consider before deciding to expand to other countries. When you have finally made your decision to expand, what are the tips for growing your business beyond borders? Here are some…
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has reportedly said licences that permit US companies to sell components to Huawei could be “forthcoming very shortly”. In an interview with Bloomberg, Ross said a US-Huawei deal was on track to be signed this month, noting that the government has received 260 requests for the licences.…
MTN Nigeria has launched a music-streaming platform, MusicTime!. Developed in partnership with Simfy Africa, MusicTime! is a fascinating music streaming service, which offers the best listening experience in local and international music, the telecom giant said in a statement on Sunday. The platform, according to the company, allows music lovers…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced the removal of bank charges for undergraduate, between the ages of 16-25. According to the bank, it will cover all charges on transfers, USSD transactions and bank alerts for holders of its GTCrea8 Account, a bespoke banking product for young undergraduates between the ages…
Two African startups — Nigerian drone manufacturing startup Arone and Ugandan based solar-powered motorcycles provider Zembo — are among eight companies that have been selected for the third cohort of the MAN Impact Accelerator. The accelerator — which works with startups in the field of mobility, transport and logistics to tackle social and environmental challenges…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said it had trained 200 Nigerians living with disabilities in digital skills so as to eradicate poverty and support creativity. The NITDA Director-General, Mr Kashifu Abdullahi, stated this in Abuja, at the 11th annual conference of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association,…
Uber has announced that it is launching a series of financial services under the name Uber Money, part of a new payments plan intended to help its drivers manage their finances while positioning the ride-hailing company as an emergent player in the payments space. Announcing the new initiatives, which include…
Google’s parent company, Alphabet has tendered a bid to buy smartwatch and wearable maker Fitbit and its existing fitness tracking business according to Reuters. Should the companies reach a deal, Google would, at last, be inducted into the wearables market. Though WearOS has powered Android watches for some time, Google has yet to join Apple…
Apple has announced AirPods Pro, that features Active Noise Cancellation and superior, immersive sound in an all-new lightweight, in-ear design and would be available to order starting today and in stores beginning October 30. “AirPods are the best-selling headphones in the world. The one-tap setup experience, incredible sound and iconic design…
Twiga Foods, the b2b food distribution firm has raised a total of $30 million from lenders and investors led by Goldman Sachs. The agritech startup financed $6.25 million of the funding in convertible debt and $23.75 million in equity, classified as a Series B round. IFC, TLcom Capital, and Creadev joined Goldman on…
Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading more than 100 cryptocurrencies has partnered Flutterwave to list the Nigerian Naira on its exchange. This means that users can now use Naira deposits to purchase BUSD, BNB, and BTC. This development, which was announced on the official Binance blog.…
Imisi 3D, a Nigerian tech startup has concluded plans to test the use of Virtual Reality (VR) to teach mathematics in Lagos public schools according to a report in TechCabal. The project aims to provide an opportunity for measuring the impact of VR-assisted learning on students in Nigeria. According to…
The Nigerian Stock Exchange has announced the winners of its maiden edition of X-Kathon after a thorough review of entries received for the competition. X-Kathon is NSE’s first Hackathon designed to encourage Tech enthusiasts to develop innovative Fintech solution to drive up millennials participation in the capital market. The competition…
AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of technology and innovation hubs has admitted 20 new hubs to its network, spreading its reach farther and wider. The admission of these 20 hubs expands the AfriLabs membership strength to an amazing 174 hubs in 45 countries across all the regions of Africa. In…
Adebayo Adedeji has been named the interim Chief Executive Officer of full-service online travel company, Wakanow.com Limited (Wakanow). Adedeji takes over from founder Obinna Ekezie who has been CEO since 2008. Ekezie according to reports invested millions of dollars in aggressive marketing scaling the company’s operations exponentially. In December 2018,…
Kenya has launched Africa’s biggest wind power farm in a bid to boost electricity generating capacity and to meet the country’s ambitious goal of 100% green energy by 2020. The farm, known as the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) will generate around 310 megawatts of power to the national grid and will increase…
Peter Ndegwa has been named as the new Safaricom Chief Executive Officer. The Safaricom PLC Board of Directors in a statement on Thursday said Ndegwa’s appointment will take effect from April 1, 2020. Ndegwa joins Safaricom from Diageo PLC where he is the Managing Director of Diageo Continental Europe. “Peter…
…….rewards top sellers with awards of excellence In a bid to give consumers an unrivalled shopping experience as the year nears its end, leading e-commerce platform, Jumia Nigeria has called on all sellers on its platform to prioritize offering the best deals and quality products during its upcoming Black Friday…
After launching a mobile-only plan in India earlier in the year, Netflix is rolling out a similar offer in another Asian country yet, Malaysia. The streaming giant said Thursday that it will cost $4.06 per month and allow subscribers to watch the complete list of Netflix content in “standard definition (SD)…