Samsung has revealed that its next prized mobile phone, the Galaxy S9 will be launched in February at the Mobile World Congress (MWC). DJ Koh ,the Company’s Smartphone chief disclosed this yesterday, however he didn’t specify the actual date. The S9 (and, presumably, an S9 Plus) will be the successors…
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has vowed to commit itself to steering the local content development policy of the Federal Government. The agency’s Director-General, Professor Isa Pantami, who revealed this in a statement issued in Abuja last week, said the policy was targeted at boosting the nation’s economy and…
The search for technology innovation and entrepreneurial genius across the globe is on as startup proprietors and entrepreneurs can now apply for the 2018 TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Dubai, hosted by Area 2071. The event which is set to kick off in April will feature early-stage startups focused only on the…
The second edition of the National Fintech Conference will take place on the 24 to 26, January 2018 in Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s edition is being organized following positive reviews and great outcomes that trailed the first edition. The conference which is being organised by Fintech Associates Ltd, Fintechstage…
There is something for Spotify to cheer about even in the face of the massive lawsuit filed against it as the music streaming company announced it has hit 70million paid subscribers. The Music Streaming Service’s paid subscribers base over the course of the last six months has grown by 10…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is offering a 12-month graduate-level entrepreneurial training in business and software development including extensive hands-on project work which will culminate in a final pitch and chance to receive seed funding. The Package Full Scholarship Free Housing: EITs are housed at a student hostel…
Despite the skepticism from governments and financial market regulators that has shrouded cryptocurrencies, it continues to charge ahead in value. Here in Nigeria, the case is no different, however it is feverishly gaining great acceptance in the country. While many have taken advantage, some are skeptical and there are those…
Music, podcast, and video streaming service Spotify has been hit with a $1.6 billion lawsuit over unlicensed use of songs from artistes like Tom Petty, Neil Young and The Doors. The plaintiff ,Wixen Music Publishing sued Spotify last week in California federal court, claiming the music-streaming service is using its…
Tech enthusiasts can now register for the Africa Tech Summit Kigali which will bring African tech leaders and international players active across the continent together to share expertise and do business. The event which is supported by the Rwandan Minister of ICT will take place on 14-15 February 2018 at…
Event planning is a big industry in Nigeria considering the number of events ranging from weddings, seminars, workshops to house warming ceremonies to funerals hosted every week in the country particularly on weekends. Almost everything good has a celebration to go with in Nigeria and this has made the industry…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government of stricter and thorough vetting process in its approval for any IT project to be embarked upon. The Director General of NITDA, Dr. Isa Pantami, made it known in an interview with…
In the light of the ongoing civil unrest in Iran the Iranian authorities have reportedly blocked some popular messaging apps; Telegram and Instagram. Officials noted that the censorship is meant to “maintain peace,” an argument which does not appear plausible to observers. The CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov tweeted on…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Petroleum Equalisation Fund (Management) Board has inaugurated a 16 man joint Committee to foster ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Interns of PEF. PEF hosted the brief ceremony which took place at its Corporate Head Office. As part of the partnership NITDA…
Snapchat is planning to roll out a new feature “Stories Everywhere” that will let users share stories outside Snapchat app according to a report from live streaming news network Cheddar. The feature is designed to expand Snapchat’s presence beyond the sphere of mobile app as it continues its fierce rivalry…
Instagram is currently rolling out its new feature ‘Recommend for you’ to its users. The company disclosed last week that it was testing the new feature, which displays posts that your friends have liked or that the company’s algorithm has selected to show you in your regular feed. According to…
There seems to be no respite in sight for Apple as it regards court cases and legal matters. The company has had its fair share of these notably with Samsung and Qualcomm this year and just when you think the rest of the year would be a smooth sail for…
The sixth edition of the Africa CEO Forum will be coming up from March 26 to 27 next year in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Since its inception in 2012, the Africa CEO Forum has established itself as the foremost event devoted to promoting the African private sector. The FORUM, held alternately…
Getting employment in a country like Nigeria can be a tough exercise. There are numerous people who are gifted or skilled with services to offer with no job. However, a marketplace for such can do a lot connecting them with potential clients thereby providing sources of livelihood without permanent jobs. …
As the box office heats up this festive season, one movie in particular continues to show relentless force with a good grip at the top of the box office chart. Disney-Lucas films “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is showing plenty of force worldwide as the movie hits a staggering $745.4…