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How to convert Gift cards to Naira in 2026

How to convert Gift cards to Naira in 2026

Got a gift card you are not using? Unused   Amazon, Apple, Steam, or Google Play gift cards could… The post How to convert Gift cards to Naira in 2026 first appeared

“If BVAS fails, election must be cancelled and redone in 24 hours”- 2026 Electoral Act says

“If BVAS fails, election must be cancelled and redone in 24 hours”- 2026 Electoral Act says

In February 2023, Nigerians queued under the sun to vote in a presidential election that promised to be… The post “If BVAS fails, election must be cancelled and

Discovery that Meta staff watch users’ Ray-Ban recordings raises privacy concerns

Discovery that Meta staff watch users’ Ray-Ban recordings raises privacy concerns

The death of Google Glass in 2013 was a victory for social etiquette. We dubbed the wearers ‘Glassholes’,… The post Discovery that Meta staff watch users’ Ray-Ban

Best QA Testing Tools for SaaS Applications in 2026

Best QA Testing Tools for SaaS Applications in 2026

SaaS teams face a constant challenge: how do you test fast enough to match weekly or daily releases… The post Best QA Testing Tools for SaaS Applications in 2026

Ghana gets first 5G network to bolster network quality

Ghana gets first 5G network to bolster network quality

Ghana has rolled out its first 5G network aimed at boosting network quality. With this, shared 4G/5G is… The post Ghana gets first 5G network to bolster network

Bolt gets first license to operate under S/Africa’s new e-hailing regulation

Bolt gets first license to operate under S/Africa’s new e-hailing regulation

The ride-hailing company, Bolt, has become the first app to register and obtain approval to operate under the… The post Bolt gets first license to operate under

Are algorithms by Uber, Bolt and inDrive killing human interactions in e-hailing?

Are algorithms by Uber, Bolt and inDrive killing human interactions in e-hailing?

Pretty much every successful business is built around solid systems. The ability to automate these systems so they… The post Are algorithms by Uber, Bolt and inDrive

How Lagos-based game developer, Feranmi Oladosu landed global publishing deal after viral game challenge

How Lagos-based game developer, Feranmi Oladosu landed global publishing deal after viral game challenge

A Lagos-based solo game developer, Feranmi Oladosu, has secured a publishing deal with Acclaim after a Twitter challenge… The post How Lagos-based game developer

CBN silent as bill to create rival fintech regulator advances in House of Reps

CBN silent as bill to create rival fintech regulator advances in House of Reps

Nigeria’s Central Bank has not commented on a bill that would reshape regulatory authority over the country’s fintech… The post CBN silent as bill to create rival

GSMA to launch ₦55,000 4G smartphones in Nigeria and other African countries

GSMA to launch ₦55,000 4G smartphones in Nigeria and other African countries

GSMA Coalition (G6) has revealed plans to pilot affordable 4G smartphones in Nigeria and five other African countries… The post GSMA to launch ₦55,000 4G smartphones