Monday , December 30 2024

Technology

Nigeria launches indigenous mobile app to support youth, promote employment

The most anticipated NAIRAXI Mobile Application, designed to empower over 20,000 youths annually, provide opportunities, and create a paradigm shift in its services of providing mobile transportation, logistics, ride-hailing and on-demand services, has been officially launched in FCT, Nigeria. The colourful launching Ceremony of NAIRAXI Mobile technology recorded the distinguished …

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Value of Dogecoin soars after Elon Musk endorsement

Amidst the instability in market value of cryptocurrencies globally, Dogecoin (DOGE) on Thursday hit a record high, appreciating by over 800% in 24 hours Dogecoin, a meme-based crypto, was less than $0.13 per coin but spiked to $0.082 per coin on Thursday. The crypto is not so popular compared to …

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How to Deal With the Future of Bitcoin?

Knowing all of the impressive segments that technology has to offer, the most interesting thing that you can do is decide to find a way and implement them into your life. If you take a look at the past several years of improvement you will get a chance to see …

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Red, White or Green? Which is the best?

Kratom is a type of tree that grows in the tropical environment of several countries of Southeast Asia. The leaves of the kratom trees are sometimes dried in the sun and then ground into a fine powder, which can be used either on its own or in the form of …

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MTN hackathon winners emerge

Joshua Agboola, a 12-year-old JSS 2 student of Bellina College, Akoka, Lagos, has emerged winner of the MTN mPulse Hackathon themed ‘Beyond Covid.’ He won the competition by creating ‘Kagukar Study Buddie,’ a remote learning solution. Using Artificial Intelligence, it works as an interactive voice-activated robot that assists students to …

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Policies to dictate pace of telecoms growth in 2021

ADEYEMI ADEPETUN, in this report, samples the views of stakeholders in the information and communications technology (ICT)/telecoms sector. While many see huge prospects based on past performances, there is apprehension that without sound and people-friendly policies, the sector will lose the gains of the previous years.   The information and …

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National Identification Number (NIN) Matching: 9mobile launches intelligent portal for instant verification

Innovative and customer-friendly telecommunication company 9mobile today announced the launch of its intelligent portal for instant verification to help its customers link their SIM cards with their National Identification Number (NIN).  The Online Self-Service NIN update portal www.9mobile.com.ng/nin, which has already gone live on the 9mobile website, enables subscribers to verify …

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TikTok rejigs policies to support community well-being

TikTok has refreshed its community guidelines with additional details to strengthens its policies, to help users feel comfortable and safe to create and share. The Community Guidelines are common code of conduct set to encourage a welcoming community environment and support the authentic and entertaining TikTok experience that people know …

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Nigeria, HP collaborate on anti-counterfeit operation

12m counterfeits and components seized in EMEA in five years HP and Nigerian authorities have successfully halted the potential sale of over 54,000 counterfeit goods, including fraudulent ready-for-sale toner and ink cartridges. The Nigerian Police with assistance from HP Nigeria discovered a massive operation selling counterfeit cartridges for HP printers. …

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Airtel announces yuletide initiative

Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced the commencement of the 2020 edition of its yearly ‘5 Days of Love’ yuletide initiative with a focus on providing palliative packs to 5000 persons across five Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps in the country. Speaking during a virtual press conference, the Managing …

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