Author: Jessica Adiele

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) has rolled out a fresh set of updates to its NBK Mobile Banking App, strengthening its digital banking offering and reinforcing its focus on security, transparency, and everyday usability for customers. As banks across the Middle East and beyond race to modernize their digital…

Galaxy Backbone has reinforced its role at the centre of Nigeria’s public sector digital transformation with the promotion of the Galaxy Backbone Cloud Platform (GxCP), a purpose-built Government Private Cloud designed to support secure, resilient, and scalable digital governance. As Nigeria’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) increasingly rely on digital…

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s worth pausing to reflect on how technology, startups, and innovation shaped our lives this year and what it means for you in 2026. Whether you’re a founder, investor, tech enthusiast, or just someone navigating the digital world, these are the lessons, trends, and…

Samsung has confirmed it will integrate Google Photos into its smart TVs in 2026, allowing users to enjoy their photo and video libraries on the big screen without relying on casting or sideloading apps. Until now, Google Photos users had to mirror their devices or use workarounds to display content…

Social media has become deeply woven into everyday life. For many Nigerians and Africans more broadly, platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok are not just tools for social interaction but gateways to business, income, activism, and personal branding. Unfortunately, that visibility also makes social media accounts…

Video conferencing tools like Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Zoho Meeting have become essential to how work gets done today. From remote teams and startups to classrooms and boardrooms, meetings now happen at the click of a link. Yet despite their convenience, video meetings have quietly become one of…

Digital wallets have quietly become the financial entry point for millions of teens and young adults. From paying for online subscriptions and ride-hailing services to receiving allowances, freelance payments, or school-related transfers, digital wallets are often the first real financial tool young people interact with. But not all digital wallets…

Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, a Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup, as the Facebook parent company deepens its push into advanced AI systems and autonomous agents. The financial terms of the deal were not officially disclosed, but a source familiar with the transaction told Reuters the acquisition values the Singapore-based…

SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has surpassed 9 million subscribers globally, reflecting rapid adoption of satellite-based broadband across 155 countries and territories. Elon Musk, SpaceX founder, described the milestone as part of Starlink’s mission to “rebuild the Internet in space,” highlighting its growing role in providing reliable internet access in…

Google is preparing to roll out a long-awaited feature that could change how millions of people use Gmail: the ability to change your Gmail address without losing access to your existing emails, files, or Google services. The update, first spotted by users in the Google Pixel Hub Telegram group and…

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become one of the most widely promoted digital security tools in the world. From YouTube ads to influencer endorsements, VPNs are often presented as a one-click solution that makes users “anonymous,” protects them from hackers, and secures everything they do online. In reality, while VPNs…

In the digital age, convenience often comes at a cost. Browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Edge offer to remember your passwords for you—but this convenience can expose you to serious security threats. Why Saving Passwords in Browsers Is Risky 1. Hackers Can Easily Access Saved CredentialsMalware, phishing attacks, or compromised…

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…