Gadgets
25 Dec
Shamsudeen Jibril, a Kaduna-based prodigy, won the Innovator of the Year at the 30 Under 30 Arewa Stars Award and Conference for developing handcrafted drones, IED detectors, robotics, and providing solutions in security, agriculture and logistics. The 2023 award ceremony, which took place at the Tahir Guest Palace in Kano, was organised by Arewa Agenda…
23 Dec
As Nigeria grapples with persistent energy challenges, the need for a paradigm shift towards alternative energy sources has become increasingly evident. Nigeria has long faced issues with unreliable power supply, resulting in frequent blackouts and an overreliance on fossil fuels. This not only hampers daily life but also poses economic challenges. The time is ripe…
15 Dec
The Indian Global Forum (IGF) 2023, held in the vibrant city of Dubai from the 27th of November to the 30th, brought together influential leaders, visionaries, and game-changers from around the world. Among the distinguished speakers were Hansel Ndu Okeke and Germain Ndu Okeke, the co-founders of Weevil, a dynamic technology consulting company with a…
15 Dec
ZojaPay has officially launched into the Nigerian market, promising to disrupt the system with its innovative products. The digital financial app facilitates both contactless and digital payments, offering customers and merchants a user-friendly solution for making and receiving payments without relying on a physical point-of-sale (POS) machine.
15 Dec
Covalensedigital and inq. Digital Nigeria have entered into a partnership to transform Nigeria's digital services for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs)
7 Dec
ZOJAPAY has officially launched into the Nigerian market, promising to disrupt the system with its innovative products.
5 Dec
Get ready to infuse the festive season with the perfect blend of technology and cheer as Xiaomi presents its Christmas Special Offer from December 1st to December 31st, 2023. Dive into a world of exciting promotions and stand a chance to win incredible prizes when you purchase select Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 12 series, Redmi 13C, Redmi 12, Redmi A2+, and Xiaomi 13T.
10 Nov
As the year comes to a close, Xiaomi, a pioneer in the world of tech innovation, has delivered a spectacular year-end surprise for its devoted users and tech enthusiasts worldwide. The stage is set for the unveiling of the brand-new Redmi 13C, a device that promises to redefine what's possible in the world of smartphones. With a powerful arsenal of features and an exquisite design, it's poised to be the ultimate gift for this Ember season.
8 Nov
A group of companies including Ericsson and Nokia warned a European cybersecurity bill could create bottlenecks and disrupt supply chains, as they pressed for amendments ahead of planned negotiations about the proposal between countries and politicians tomorrow (8 November). In a letter to European Commission (EC), industry group Digital Europe said the broad scope of…
8 Nov
Technology hub, The Nest has advocated for leadership excellence for budding entrepreneurs. The Nest noted that in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of business, operational proficiency alone is no longer sufficient to ensure an enterprise's success, stressing that while technical expertise is crucial, true leadership demands a unique set of skills, ones that can navigate…
8 Nov
Digital payment firm, Visa and global pioneer in bank loyalty, Reward have partnered to introduce Visa’s Card Linked Offers solution in Nigeria. Through the partnership, Visa will provide banks with access to exclusive offers from leading global merchants, while Reward co-creates hyper-personalized offers, digitally delivering them to Visa cardholders. In response to consumers' growing appetite…
2 Nov
While the smartphone industry has always been dominated by major players such as Apple and Samsung, the fact of the matter is that consumers are keen to take advantage of a bit of variety. This is one of the reasons why Google has likewise enjoyed a fair amount of success in recent times. Their Pixel series is particularly popular and the newly released Pixel 8 has already begun to turn heads.
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