JUST IN: WhatsApp Upgrades Features, Launches New Desktop App
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced the launch of new desktop application for windows. The owner, Mark Zuckerberg made this known in a Facebook post on Thursday. He said, “Launching a new WhatsApp desktop app for Windows. Now you can make E2E encrypted video calls with up to 8 people and […]
Airtel, MTN, Others Begin Implementation Of Uniform Services’ Shortcodes
Five years after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) raised the issue of uniform shortcodes, telecom operators in the country have begun the implementation of harmonized shortcodes to check airtime balance, buy airtime and other services by the operators. Through the harmonization process, the NCC seeks to replicate global best practices in the Nigerian telecommunications space. […]
Report: Nigerians Overpay for Internet
SURFSHARK recently released the Global Internet Value Index (IVi), which uncovers countries that are overpaying for their internet connection plan. Nigeria is in 109th place in the world with an index 44 times lower than the global average. Oceania and Europe lead the world in internet value, while internet affordability in North America, South America […]
Facebook Unveils New Comment Moderation Tools for Creators
Facebook has said it will unveil an array of comment moderation tools and controls to make it easier for creators to manage conversations on the social network site. Creators will now be able to search comments by keywords, including emojis, commenter names and dates, on their posts and take bulk actions, such as liking or […]
Tech: WhatsApp introduces new feature in latest app updates
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that enables users of the app to upload voice notes as status updates. The new voice note feature allows users to record and share voice notes of not more than 30 seconds as status update. This development is coming months after WhatsApp saw a significant traction in voice […]
Tips: Seven Amazing Things You Can Do With Your Smartphone
Earn Money The smartphone does not just help in our day-to-day activities but you can also earn with your smartphone. There are a lot of jobs that can be done from the comfort of your home and all that is required is the use of a smartphone and internet connection. Some of these jobs include; […]
7 Things to Know About CBN’s Credit Card
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday launched the deployment of the National Domestic Card Scheme in a bid to unify payment in the country. With the deployment, Nigeria has now been enlisted into the growing list of countries like India, Turkey, China, and Brazil that have launched similar cards for domestic use. In […]
List of Top 10 Organizations that Fund Tech “Startups” in Nigeria
Regardless of where you are in your tech startup, you need money to keep running your business and your ability to raise money will determine how far it will go. Understanding the different needs at each stage of funding will also equip you with the confidence to pitch to investors and come up with a […]
Mobile Internet Subscription Hits 12 Million
The number of mobile Internet subscriptions grew by 12.17 million to 152.15 million in October, the latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission have revealed. This was an 8.69 per cent growth from the 139.98 million mobile Internet subscriptions from October 2021. In the time under review, the growth recorded was influenced by MTN which […]
Twitter Relaunch ‘Twitter Blue’, See What Will Happen To iPhone Users
The microblogging site, Twitter, has relaunched its subscription base service, Twitter Blue, which comes with a verification badge and other special features for the subscribers. While Elon Musk had earlier announced $8 a month as the subscription charge, the relaunch comes with an extra charge of $3 for iPhone users. According to Twitter, iPhone users will […]