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Nigeria’s cashless vision 2020: A look at the journey so far

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 21, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 21, 2020

In 2013, CBN released a cashless vision for the year 2020, and as electronic transactions hit ₦31.2 trillion in Q1 2020, we take a look at the journey so far, and what could be done to aid Nigeria’s cashless initiative

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The Internet never forgets; here’s why you should be careful

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 21, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 21, 2020

Spending a lot of time with gadgets on the Internet has its attending pressures, one of which is posting content carelessly. This, if not controlled, has dire implications. But here is what will guide you

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Borrowers seek loan relief as FG extends Lagos lockdown

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 17, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 17, 2020

With lay-offs, half-pay, and unpaid leave adopted by employers in Lagos state during the lockdown, job security is under threat. We look at what this means to lenders and borrowers with regard to personal loans.

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3 interesting angel investing stories you probably haven’t heard before

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 17, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 17, 2020

In light of 54gene’s recent Series A funding, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Victor Asemota, and Fola Olatunji-David shared short angel investing stories on Twitter. In case you missed them, here they are.

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Why you should stop playing games and quizzes on Facebook

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 17, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 17, 2020

What kind of pizza are you? Which Marvel character are you? How many children are you destined to have? If you are an active Facebook user, these kinds of quizzes might have caught your attention. Here's why you should stop playing them now.

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3 financial measures that could cushion Nigeria’s lockdown extension

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 16, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 16, 2020

Nigeria’s lockdown of major states has brought about substantial financial uncertainty, and with individuals and businesses set to weather the storm for two or more weeks, we look at some measures that could ease the experience

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How Nigeria is handling interruption in school activities

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2020

Undeniably, education has been greatly impacted by the ongoing global pandemic, with some regions more disturbed than others. We take a look at the Nigerian situation and how affected groups are gaming the system.

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For startups: 6 common legal questions on pandemics, contractual obligations answered

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 15, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 15, 2020

As startups look to soften the blows of the ongoing pandemic, they keep asking whether they can avoid obligations under existing contracts. Techpoint legal and policy columnist, Enyioma Madubuike, answers some of the most frequent legal questions.

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Lockdown aid: Why payments via BVN might not be feasible in Nigeria

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 14, 2020
Post category:Technology
Post last modified:April 14, 2020

Nigeria’s lockdown extension and fears of financial hardship, has birthed the #payusviaBVN trend, but a critical look at the country’s financial system reveals that BVN payments might not be as straightforward as it seems.

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How open data can give Nigerian innovation a facelift going forward

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 14, 2020
Post category:Innovation / Technology
Post last modified:April 14, 2020

The impact of the pandemic and lockdown demands a lot of innovation from entrepreneurs, a process that might be eased with the creation of transparent and open government data across different public sectors.

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