…The aim of this is to stop the spread of misinformation especially during this pandemic. A similar restriction was used in India and it resulted in a 25% decrease in misinformation…
Author: Joshuanna-Marie Houessou
Here are 5 Tips for How to Run a Startup Like a Born Leader
Running a startup requires effective leadership and the ability of a team to organize both day-to-day and long-term goals. This may sound easy but great leadership requires a certain mindset and…
5 Ways to Avoid Getting a Virus
Today when everyone talks about a virus most likely they are referring to the corona virus, a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates inside the cells of living organisms. In technology however, a virus is a piece of code that replicates itself and is capable of corrupting a system or destroying…
NITDA shows concern about the economic effects on Nigerian startups
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, lockdown in Lagos and other major cities was mandated and Nigeria’s economy has witnessed some drastic disruptions. In addition to this, Nigerian startups have also…
Conspiracy theorists burn down 5G towers in the UK
Coronavirus, the plague of 2020, that has forced everyone into a mandatory house arrest globally, is apparently, according to some conspiracy theorists, caused by 5G?! Based on this erroneous and ignorant ‘theory’ 5G towers in England are being burned down. Even mobile network masts that don’t provide 5G are…
NITDA Extends Deadline for Filing Annual Data Protection Audit Reports
The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) was issued to provide a framework for the data protection of Nigerians. Data privacy regulation brings about trust in online digital infrastructure that…
The Easiest Explanation of Algorithms You Will Ever Read
We’ve all experienced the case whereby we are window-shopping online, or searching for something in Google, and next thing you know, that particular search is everywhere! Instagram, Facebook, Jumia, Konga, YouTube…
5 Common Mistakes Tech Startups Should Avoid at All Costs
It has been said that most entrepreneurs think they’re building the next big thing, when in reality, over 90% of them fail. Well that might be the case for some, but not for you if you avoid making the following mistakes…
Here are 7 Africa-focused digital tools helping in the COVID-19 fight
Companies were asked to make tools that would provide solutions to current problems in this pandemic including real time tracking of COVID-19, reporting, remote work tools, distribution of goods and services and healthcare management. Over 500 companies rose to the challenge, and though there are only 7 winners…
Google Augmented Reality is Bringing Wild Animals into Your Home
“Daddy, there’s a wolf in my bedroom!” The little girl said with so much wonder. Was a real wolf in the house? Of course not! It’s actually just…