GIC: Google does not believe the winner should take all

The maxim, everyone is a winner, has never been more true with the first Google Impact Challenge in Africa - Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria. 12 Nigerian social impact startups will share up to $1.75 million.

Per Blockchain in Nigeria, Innovation comes before regulation as Interswitch announces Microsoft partnership

On November 2, Interswitch announced a partnership with Microsoft to deliver a blockchain-based supply chain service.

Google for Startups, how can you benefit?

Google, through her products, connections and best practices wants to help startups start, grow and scale

DevFest Lagos 2018 is themed “Digital Wellbeing”, open to all

GDG DevFest Lagos, the annual developer and Google tech enthusiasts conference will hold on November 3, 2018 at Zone Tech Park, Gbagada.

How significant is Google Maps’ motorcycle mode to Kenya’s transportation system?

The motorcycle (Boda boda) sector in Kenya is a multi-billion dollar one, however, they are plagued by frequent accidents (11% of the total number of road accidents). One of such causes is unfamiliarity with the road, Google Maps' can solve that.

Flutterwave completes Series A extension round, welcomes Visa CEO to its Board and a new CEO

Iyin Aboyeji, Flutterwave's CEO and Co-founder resigned and a new CEO - Olugbenga Agboola has been appointed. Visa CEO, Joe Saunders joins Flutterwave's Board of Directors as the company raises a Series A extension round.

Twitter’s new feature is set to rival top podcast hosting platforms

Twitter is venturing into new markets with a feature that enables audio-only broadcasts similar to what's available on podcasts.

Twitter goes back in time to the (reverse) chronological feed

Twitter users are tired of seeing tweets from people they do not follow. Also, they do not want to see old tweets first

UBA becomes the first Nigerian bank to launch on Whatsapp

UBA's Leo is now on Whatsapp. The South-African company, Clickatell - a Whatsapp Business Solution Provider, stays winning.

Part two: Inside Nigeria’s 5-billion-naira-daily Betting Industry

In this edition, we look at the rise of sports betting and estimate how much a Nigerian betting company like Bet9ja is turning over.

Everything Google for Nigeria plus what the media won’t tell you

Everything Google for Nigeria plus what the media won't tell you

What makes content go viral and how Whatsapp is handling that virality

In June, two lovers got into a playful disagreement over the origin of a Whatsapp message.