Tech

The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, spearheaded by Nigeria’s Federal Government, has crossed a landmark with over one million applications, signifying a surge in the nation’s commitment to nurturing technical skills. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, revealed that forthcoming steps for participants will…

Tech is a world where new things are always happening! It’s a place full of smart ideas and cool gadgets. And guess what? Women are making big waves in this world too. Both African women and in the global space. They are coming up with great ideas and building successful…

Apple has confirmed that their new iPhone, will not feature their exclusive Lightning charging port, following EU regulations that mandated the change. The tech giant announced that the iPhone 15, unveiled at their annual event on Tuesday, will use a USB-C cable as the “universally accepted standard.” They also introduced…

As the official unveiling of the iPhone 15 lineup approaches on September 12th, 2023, a deluge of leaks and rumors have granted us a comprehensive look into what these imminent phones hold. With one of the most substantial upgrades in the iPhone’s history, the excitement is palpable. Brief Overview of…

According to the Nigerian Federal Government, Elon Musk’s spacecraft maker and satellite communications company, SpaceX, plans to introduce its Starlink satellite Internet service in Nigeria by the end of 2022. Isa Pantami, the minister of communications and digital economy, made the declaration at the recent US-Space Forum in Washington, which…

Former President, Donald Trump, announced the release of a collection of 45,000 imaginary non-fungible tokens (NFT) on Thursday via Truth Social, the social media platform he launched the previous year. According to the collection’s website, the Trump Digital Trading Cards depict the president in pictures resembling vintage baseball cards. The…

Instagram today unveiled a number of new features aimed at making it simpler for users to keep up with their real-world friends amid criticism over the introduction of algorithmic, recommended material into the Instagram feed. The business is now implementing a number of substantial improvements, most notably the addition of…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its office in Lagos, Nigeria. This comes five years after it’s office in Johannesburg opened its doors in 2017. With this move, AWS will be closer to supporting African companies. AWS already serves a number of Nigerian startups, including SeamlessHR, Yellow Card, BFree, Bankly,…

The net worth of Mark Zuckerberg has dropped by $11 billion, totalling a $88 billion loss in just 10 months, as his Meta Platforms Inc. reported losses for the second straight quarter. Zuckerberg, 38, currently has a net worth of $37.7 billion, a dramatic fall from a peak of $142…

Joshua Olaiya is one of Nigeria’s prodigies creating his own path in the robotic world despite the financial constraint. Olaiya refused to be defined by this and made something of his interest in robotics, bringing him to the limelight. This was made possible by his unrelenting tenacity and coupled with…