Author: Smart Megwai

In 2017, Tae Oh set out to bank the unbanked. His company, Creditcoin, invested in digital infrastructure for lending systems across Nigeria. However, as they onboarded millions and disbursed over 100 billion Naira in microloans, it became evident that you can’t help people who can’t get online. This realisation led…

Every time you tap your phone to order food, check your bank balance, or refresh your feed, something invisible happens. You trigger a conversation between the frontend and the backend, and they communicate through a language called an API. In the early days of the web, the frontend and backend…

You’ve built the frontend, set up the backend, and connected the endpoints—or so you think. Then someone suggests, “Test it in Postman.” If you’re new to APIs, you might feel lost and think, “What now?” Let’s clear that up. Whether you’re a developer debugging your endpoints, a product manager verifying…

Starting a startup in 2025 is akin to running a marathon on a treadmill that keeps accelerating. You need to move quickly, but every action must be purposeful because resources are limited, timelines are short, and expectations are higher than ever. That’s why more founders and product teams are embracing…

If you’ve ever participated in a product meeting and heard phrases like “That’s a frontend issue” or “That’s backend logic,” you may have nodded in agreement while secretly wondering what the differences really are. You’re not alone. Even within tech teams, the distinction between frontend and backend can feel blurred.…

If you ask any developer what drives today’s internet, they will likely mention APIs, not with excitement, but with a respectful understanding. APIs are not just tools; they are agreements and shortcuts. They serve as the invisible highways connecting our digital world. However, for many people outside the development community,…

You likely felt a sense of pride when you first charged your phone by simply placing it on a pad. No cables, no fumbling in the dark—just drop it down and go. It’s clean, convenient, and cool. However, there’s an uncomfortable truth that often goes unmentioned: this “convenience” is gradually…

Have you ever bought a phone that looks good on paper but fails in real life? Like, the spec sheet says 120Hz, but your screen still lags when you’re doomscrolling on Instagram? Or the battery says 5200mAh, but you’re still walking around with a power bank like it’s your second…

Who decided that glass makes a phone “premium”? That person should be responsible for all the cracked backs, emergency cases, and ₦70k repairs. If you drop your phone and the back shatters, nobody is admiring the aesthetics. Instead, you’re frustrated and embarrassed, immediately searching Google for “where to fix a…

In a year where fuel prices swing like mood swings, rent keeps rising, and everyone’s still hustling for better data plans, you’d think buying a new phone would require a loan or a miracle. But every once in a while, a device lands that reminds us you don’t need to…

There was a time when building a food business meant saving for rent, scouting prime locations, printing menus, and praying for foot traffic. In 2025? Most thriving food vendors don’t own a storefront. They run cloud kitchens out of shared apartments, cook with air fryers and electric pots, and reach…

By now, everyone is familiar with the routine: a new phone is released, the specifications become more impressive, the cameras get flashier, and the marketing becomes increasingly desperate. However, in Nigeria, the key question isn’t “How many megapixels does it have?” Instead, it’s “How long will it last without NEPA?”…

Your smartphone knows a lot about you —it tracks where you go, what you eat, who you talk to, what keeps you awake at night, and what wakes you up in the morning. Often, someone else is monitoring this information as well. From shady applications to insecure Wi-Fi networks and…

By the time you think of formatting your phone, three things have likely happened: But here’s what shouldn’t happen: losing important items such as work documents, photos, app data, notes, or your team’s PDF files. Whether you’re using an iPhone, Samsung, Tecno, or Google Pixel, formatting your device is no…

Every parent—or older sibling, auntie, uncle, or guardian—has had this thought at some point: “Should I really be handing a child a screen?” It’s a fair question. Screens can distract, overwhelm, or even dull a child’s natural curiosity when used carelessly. But here’s the other side of that coin: when…

₦1.2 million vs ₦500k isn’t just about specs—it’s about class, priorities, and the psychology of owning a phone in a country where your device says as much about you as your degree. In Nigeria, phones aren’t just phones—they’re status statements. Your phone can get you through airport security faster, earn…

Tablets are no longer a luxury in 2025. They have transformed into notebooks, classrooms, and playgrounds—and at times, they are the only thing keeping a child entertained while you take a moment to breathe. Giving your child a tablet isn’t spoiling them; it’s preparing them for the future. Digital literacy…

Let’s not sugarcoat it—phones are expensive now. ₦200,000 used to buy you the latest big-brand smartphone a few years ago. These days? It barely gets you into the mid-range club. But if that’s your budget in 2025, you still have options, and two brands are constantly circling each other in…

For years, telecom companies in Nigeria have mainly focused on selling airtime. While they have built the infrastructure for Nigeria’s internet services, most people still see them as just providers of recharge cards. However, this is changing. Airtel Nigeria’s recent launch of the SmartCash Payment Service Bank (PSB) illustrates this…

There is no shortage of laptop recommendations available on the internet. However, for the average Nigerian student in 2025, dealing with inconsistent power supply, tight budgets, and rising school fees makes many of those lists feel unrealistic. Spending ₦700,000 on a “budget” laptop is simply not practical. This guide is…