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Women-focused fintech startups can now apply for World’s Women Banking challenge

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 26, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:May 26, 2020

Fintech startups focused on unbanked women in Africa and other emerging markets can now apply for this global challenge by a global investment firm, World's Women Banking, for access to grants and investors

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Ghanaian healthtech startup, mPharma, raises $17m in new funding round

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 26, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:May 26, 2020

Led by the CDC Group, Ghana's mPharma has secured $17 million that will see it expand its offerings in five countries. At the same time, it has appointed ex-CVS president, Helena Foulkes to its already impressive board.

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12 pressing questions on data bundles and why they get exhausted quickly

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 26, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:May 26, 2020

If you’ve been using the Internet during the lockdown, you may be wondering why your data does not seem to last, especially on a smartphone and sometimes, your PC. We dive into the issues behind this trend.

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Nubia RedMagic 5G review: Great for gaming, with some compromises

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 25, 2020
Post category:Science and Technology Technology
Post last modified:May 25, 2020

The Nubia RedMagic 5G combines two of the hottest trends in mobile at the moment – mobile gaming and next-gen 5G connectivity – in a phone that offers impressive specs and style at a decent price. Is it a worthwhile upgrade?

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Forbes8 launches digital startup accelerator, calls for applications

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 25, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:May 25, 2020

Forbes8 virtual accelerator will welcome 100 top companies from Nigeria. Founders selected for the programme will undergo 4 intensive weeks of digital training to help build and scale their companies.

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How I Work from Home: Emmanuel Nkenwokeneme, CTO Union Systems Limited

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 25, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:May 25, 2020

Emmanuel Nkenwokeneme is a systems architect with over a decade’s experience in financial technology. Here’s how he is staying productive while working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Are ICOs in Nigeria a fraud or the market is just too volatile?

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 25, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:May 25, 2020

In 2017 and 2018, ICOs started making headlines around the world. Nigeria and Africa weren’t left out as startups here also raised significant numbers. But since last year not much has been heard about the model.

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Why founders consider side hustles despite startup stress

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 25, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:May 25, 2020

Thanks to economic conditions, having an extra stream of income -- side hustle -- is now common practice in Africa. Through the eyes of startup founders, here's why entrepreneurs should/shouldn't join the train

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US Navy disables drone using a high-energy shipborne laser weapon

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 23, 2020
Post category:Science and Technology Technology
Post last modified:May 23, 2020

The US Navy has successfully carried out a demonstration of a high-energy laser weapon installed in a warship. On May 16, the USS Portland disabled a UAV with its Solid-State Laser - Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator MK 2 MOD 0.

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If you live these Nigerian states, calls and data are about to get cheaper

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:May 22, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:May 22, 2020

Five Nigerian states have drastically dropped or waived right of way charges for fibre connections. Nigerian telcos and ISPs discuss the implications for these states and Nigeria’s National Broadband Plan.

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