Author: Paul Adepoju

One of Africa’s major tech news websites HumanIPO yesterday announced it would be shutting down on January 15, the news came as a surprise to many readers of the platform who rely on it for technology news. A post on the website revealed the decision to shut down the website…

The prohibitive cost of obtaining ‘Right of Way’ (RoW) permit has for long been identified as a major setback to the growth and development of Nigeria’s telecoms industry. The permit is a legal instrument allowing operators to deploy infrastructure on federal or state roads at a fee. According to the…

A military court in Tunisia has sentenced Yassine Ayari, a blogger, to three years imprisonment following posts on social media. The military judge described the posts as “defaming the army” and “insulting military high command”. “In a single day, Tunisia’s military court imposed prison sentences on a union leader and…

Nigeria’s major ecommerce platform Jumia has revealed its plans for 2015. The plan exclusively obtained by Innovation Village revealed the e-commerce giant would be focusing on ensuring quality retail and improving customer services in the new year. The company said it is still striving to be the Amazon and Walmart…

Microsoft has announced that its new 2G device, Nokia 215 will be its most affordable Internet-ready phone. The company said the device is designed to connect and introduce first-time mobile phone buyers to the Internet, offering new digital experiences. The new device is available in both Single SIM and Dual…

Even though Nigeria’s 2015 General Elections are several weeks away, the polity is heating up online as loyalists of both major candidates – Goodluck Jonathan (PDP) and Mohammadu Buhari (APC) are engaging one another in fierce arguments on social media. Unlike 2011 when several citizens did not freely and openly…

Justine Sacco, a PR executive has been fired for a racist tweet mocking the HIV/AIDS prevalence in South Africa. Justine Sacco, the chief communications director for IAC, who represents brands like OKCupid, Ask.com, Dictionary.com and Chemistry.com tweeted on Friday: “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white!”…

Gbenga SesanAn expert has decried the existence of too many agencies in the fight against cyber crimes in Nigeria. According to Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, the nation does not need any additional agency to combat cybercrimes.In an exclusive interview, he advised that instead of setting up…

Karl-Johan SturessonKarl-Johan Sturesson, Country Manager of Carmudi in Nigeria has revealed that the online vehicle marketplace would launch its mobile site before the end of the year or early next year. In an exclusive chat, he also revealed that Toyota and Honda are the most popular brands on the platform.On…

A cross section of Nigerians have commended the Nigerian Senate for listening to the outcries of Nigerians who spoke against the section of the proposed bill on electronic fraud which recommended a five-year jail term for anyone who speaks against the government on social media.Sen. Gbenga Kaka (APC-Ogun) yesterday (Tuesday)…

One of Nigeria’s leading online real estate company, Tolet.com.ng, has revealed that it handles about 100 calls daily from individuals who are looking for properties that are available for rent in Lagos state.In an exclusive interview, the co-founder and chief operating officer of the company, Dapo Eludire said the company…

Telecoms subscribers in Nigeria have threatened to abandon Airtel Nigeria over its decision to stop allowing users of internet modems, Android devices and other devices that are not manufactured by Blackberry to use its various Blackberry Internet Service (BIS) plans.Prior to the announcement, Airtel Nigeria was the only network in…

Late Nelson MandelaMTN has joined the rest of the world in mourning South Africa’s former president and Nobel laureate, Nelson Mandela who died last night at the age of 95.In a statement issued this morning, MTN Group conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the Mandela family, South Africa and the world…