Leading mobility platform, Bolt has rewarded drivers on the platform with brand new cars in its recently concluded Bolt Driver’s League Challenge. The challenge, which was launched in 2021 and held for a 10-week period, rewarded four winners in Nigeria with brand new cars, as well as participation prizes for other participants. Congratulating the drivers, […]
Microblogging platform, Twitter is offering free advertisements to brands that advertise on its platform, an attempt to woo brands back to the social-media platform, which has seen its ad business deteriorate following Elon Musk’s takeover, the Wall Street Journal reported recently. Twitter is dangling free ad space by offering to match advertisers’ ad spending up […]
Google has launched a new portal, the Nigeria Elections Trends Hub, to enable Nigerians search and discover trending information related to the 2023 general elections. According to Google, the Nigeria Elections Trends Hub will help voters make more informed decisions at the polls, and have a greater voice in the political process. The page, which […]
Facebook parent company, Meta, on Sunday, announced it is testing a new subscription service called ‘Meta Verified’ that would allow Facebook and Instagram users to pay to have a verified account. According to the company, the Meta Verified would be available for direct purchase in Australia and New Zealand starting later this week. The company […]
Market-Leading Web3 company, ConsenSys, revealed that MetaMask, the world’s leading self-custody wallet and MoonPay, the leading web3 infrastructure company, have expanded their offering in Nigeria. Users of MetaMask in Nigeria can now use instant bank transfers to purchase crypto directly within the MetaMask mobile app and the Portfolio Dapp, resulting in a more seamless experience […]
The Federal Government has indicated plans to install facial recognition technology at major airports in the country. The Minister of State for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, made this known on Tuesday when he hosted the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, and a team from NEC Corporation, an information technology company, in […]
In recent years, an increasing number of smart Nigerian women have entered and risen to positions of prominence in the technology industry . Nigerian women are breaking grounds in what was formerly thought to be a male-dominated space. These women are not only sitting in leadership positions but are actively involved in product development. Here […]
The social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, said the platform will start a new programme that will require new, unverified accounts to sign up for a $1 annual subscription to be able to post and interact with other posts. The programme is being tested in New Zealand and the Philippines in preparation for […]