Author: Jessica Adiele

In an era where data drives almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives, choosing the right storage solution is critical. Many still rely on external hard drives to keep backups of important files, photos, and documents. But as convenient as they seem, external drives come with inherent risks—risks…

Nigeria’s labor market is changing faster than many people realize. While conversations about unemployment often dominate headlines, a quieter shift is happening beneath the surface: demand is moving away from traditional qualifications and towards practical, digital, and problem-solving skills. Over the next five years, Nigerians who can combine technical competence…

For many people, LinkedIn exists in the background of their professional lives. They update it only when they need a job, scroll occasionally, maybe like a few posts, and move on. Yet quietly, and often invisibly, LinkedIn has evolved into one of the most powerful career and business platforms on…

Buying a used smartphone often feels like a smart financial decision. With new devices becoming more expensive each year, the appeal of a fairly used phone—sometimes at half the original price—is hard to ignore. Across Nigeria and many other markets, used smartphones are widely available through online marketplaces, street vendors,…

Smartphones have become the centre of modern life. They hold our messages, photos, banking apps, work emails, social media accounts, and even access to our money. As phones have become more powerful, they have also become more attractive targets for cybercriminals. Many people assume phone hacking is rare or highly…

For millions of people, listening to music still begins with a simple Google search: “download latest songs MP3.” It feels fast, free, and convenient. But in today’s digital environment, downloading music files from random websites has quietly become one of the easiest ways to expose smartphones to malware, spyware, and…

Smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life, storing sensitive information like banking credentials, personal messages, and work documents. While antivirus apps can provide an extra layer of protection, many users prefer not to rely on third-party apps due to performance issues, storage limitations, or subscription costs. Fortunately, there…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria for website performance in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most digitally progressive public institutions. The ranking, conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), placed NCC…

Nigeria’s digital governance efforts have received a significant global boost following the country’s recognition at the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says the awards underscore Nigeria’s growing leadership in open, inclusive, and citizen-focused digital governance — and come…

Microsoft has ruled out plans to build a data centre in Nigeria in the near term, saying its current strategy is focused on cloud connectivity, partnerships, and enabling local organizations to access its global infrastructure rather than hosting data locally. The clarification was given by Abideen Yusuf, General Manager of…

Nigeria is set to fully implement its End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Policy in 2026, marking a significant shift in how the country manages automotive waste, environmental pollution, and vehicle recycling. The policy, coordinated by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), is designed to regulate the handling, dismantling, and recycling…

Sun King, best known for financing off-grid solar systems across Africa, has expanded its pay-as-you-go model into smartphone financing in Nigeria, as rising device costs continue to widen the country’s digital access gap. The off-grid energy company has launched an instalment payment scheme that allows customers to purchase smartphones without…

ChatGPT has introduced a year-end recap feature that mirrors the popularity of Spotify Wrapped, giving users a personalized look back at how they used the AI chatbot throughout the year. The feature, called “Your Year with ChatGPT,” is now rolling out to eligible users in select markets, including the United…

OneDosh has officially launched its cross-border payments platform in the United States and Nigeria, opening its first major payment corridor and marking a key milestone in its ambition to simplify global money movement. The platform is now live across 49 U.S. states, with New York expected to follow, and is…

MTN Zambia has taken a significant step toward deepening financial inclusion and expanding access to the global digital economy with the launch of the MoMo Virtual Card, a new payment solution designed to connect mobile money users to international e-commerce platforms. The MoMo Virtual Card was officially unveiled in mid-December…

Taiwanese technology company HTC is betting that an open artificial intelligence strategy will help it carve out market share in the fast-growing smartglasses industry, as it rolls out new AI-powered eyewear designed to work with multiple AI platforms. Charles Huang, HTC’s Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing, said…

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has formally rejected a $108 billion hostile takeover bid from David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, describing the offer as “illusory” and accusing Paramount of misleading shareholders over the strength of its financing. In a letter addressed to shareholders, WBD’s board of directors said the proposal was inferior…

Google has announced that Opal, its vibe-coding tool for building AI-powered mini applications, is now integrated into the Gemini web app. The update allows users to create custom mini apps—known as Gems—directly within Gemini, further lowering the barrier to app development using natural language. Opal enables users to build or…

Airtel Money has partnered with streaming service Showmax to allow customers to pay for subscriptions directly from their mobile wallets, removing the need for debit cards or third-party payment platforms. With the integration, users can now subscribe to, renew, or activate any Showmax plan using Airtel Money. Supported packages include…

Global cryptocurrency platform Luno has partnered with AltSchool Africa to launch what both companies describe as Africa’s largest crypto education programme, targeting 15,000 Nigerians. The fully funded initiative, titled Demystifying Crypto for Africans, is designed to improve understanding of digital assets and promote safer participation in the growing digital economy.…