A report by GSMA in March 2018 revealed that Lagos is the city with the largest technology hub ecosystem in Africa.
With the forthcoming gubernatorial elections, there is the need to elect a forward-thinking government who will help realize the potential of Lagos as the bedrock for technology and innovation in Africa, one with a vision to expand the ICT ecosystem in Lagos into a more productive enterprise for homegrown technological solutions.
It is with these ideals in mind that the APC governorship candidate Babajide Olushola Sanwoolu has a mandate to partner with local and international organizations to establish more technology hubs across the state. He also seeks to improve on the 20% internet penetration in Africa by working with ISPs to implement a broadband rollout plan to power affordable internet access across Lagos within two years. He will work to maintain Lagos state’s position as the number one state in ICT development by patronising homegrown technological solutions and leveraging technology to improve public service delivery to achieve the smart city status.
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At Bitcoin exchanges like NairaEx, hundreds of people every day buy Bitcoin to invest or start trading cryptocurrency. However, recent weeks have seen several cryptocurrency security alerts issued online.
Popular Bitcoin exchange platforms in Canada, New Zealand, and Israel have either been hacked or lost customer deposits. Here at NairaEx, we haven’t been hacked. However, to help you buy Bitcoin safely online, we have put together a comprehensive cryptocurrency security guide.
Top Cryptocurrency Security Tips for 2019
Recently, Canada’s biggest Bitcoin exchange QuadrigaCx and New Zealand’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia lost an estimated $216 million in user deposits. In both cases, exchange users lost coins by choosing to store coins on exchanges, rather than in their own offline wallets.
At NairaEx, we don’t recommend that users store cryptocurrency on our or any other exchange. Instead, when people buy Bitcoin or sell Bitcoin on NairaEx.com, they do so via their own private wallet addresses.
Tips for Buying & Selling Bitcoin
Before you buy Bitcoin at NairaEx (or any other Bitcoin exchange) set up your own Bitcoin wallet
As soon as you have purchased coins, withdraw coins to your private wallet
Always use a wallet which allows you to back up your own coin private keys
Only Buy Bitcoin from Trusted Bitcoin Exchange Platforms
By storing cryptocurrency coins off exchanges, coins can’t ever be accidentally lost by exchanges or stolen during exchange hack attempts. However, people who buy Bitcoin still need to exercise caution when choosing an exchange to buy from.
Always use a Bitcoin exchange based in your local area (like NairaEx in Nigeria). Many exchanges are not regulated, and many do not serve users from different overseas locations. Others operate scams which may take fiat cash deposits but not provide Bitcoin in return.
Avoid using exchange websites which appear to experience several bugs and glitches. This can be a sign that exchange websites are nothing more than phishing scams.
Only use exchanges which enable users to reach out to customer support teams if they need to. Not publishing contact information or business addresses on websites is often a sign that exchange websites are scams.
Always Use Non-Custodial Bitcoin Exchanges like NairaEx
NairaEx is a non-custodial Bitcoin exchange. This means that we do not offer to hold cryptocurrency on behalf of users in our own wallets. Bigger exchanges like Coinbase, boast that they offer the world’s safest and most state-of-the-art custodial storage solutions. However, all these means is that exchanges can potentially be hacked at some point in the future.
Invest in a Hardware Wallet & Learn How to Use It
At NairaEx, we encourage all our users to set up their own Bitcoin wallet before they buy Bitcoin from us. However, it is important to remember that all smartphone and desktop app wallets can be hacked. For this reason, we recommend that users invest in trusted hardware wallets from brands like Nano and Trezor.
Our Cryptocurrency Security Summary
Hearing about exchange hacks like the recent Cryptopia hack can be scary. However, investors who lose coins in exchange hacks only do so because they don’t follow guidelines like those, we have laid out above. This being the case, consider referring to this guide whenever planning to buy Bitcoin or sell Bitcoin at NairaEx or any other exchange.
It is a known fact that the emergence of digital banking has transformed the Nigerian financial services industry. These days, bank customers can easily perform all sorts of financial transactions right on their mobile phones, thereby avoiding stress. However, the ability to enjoy a really good digital banking experience lies in how functional a mobile banking app is. And there is, perhaps, no better mobile banking app than the Diamond Mobile app.
It is not surprising that Diamond Bank Plc currently has one of the best mobile banking apps in the country. After all, the bank has, for many years, been at the forefront of pioneering the digital banking revolution in Nigeria. And despite its successes in this regard, the bank continues to innovate in efforts to guarantee a future of secure, fast, and convenient banking for all.
Conversely, this article examines some of the reasons why Nigerians need to download Diamond Bank’s mobile banking app, which is otherwise known as Diamond Mobile. The app’s unique features and good user interface are some of the things that endear it to its current users. Interestingly, these are the same reasons why you should download the app now, assuming you do not already have one. See for yourself below.
Key highlights of the Diamond Mobile App
Launched in October 2012, this mobile banking app has, over the space of seven years, become one of the most highly-rated and most downloaded mobile apps in Nigeria and Africa at large. Checks by Nairametrics confirmed that over three million users who have downloaded it from Google play, iTunes, and Windows.
Indeed, Diamond Mobile has many interesting features, which is the reason why millions of people love to use it. Take, for instance, Diamond Bank customers can conveniently use the app to perform basic banking transactions such as transferring money and checking account balances. These things, as simple as they may seem, would have required account holders to visit their local branches and queue for hours. But thanks to Diamond’s very functional app, customers can now perform those same transactions right in the comfort of their rooms.
More benefits of the app
There are a whole lot of things users of Diamond Mobile can do with the app. Transactions involving bills payment (rent, utility bills, paid TV subscription, etc) can be made using the app. Diamond Bank customers can also use the app to purchase airtime for the phones, book flights, reserve hotel rooms, buy event and movie tickets, as well as manage the recipients/beneficiaries for all kinds of payments.
Your details are protected
Another important feature of the Diamond app is the fact that it protects the banking details of its users. As you may well know, using a mobile app entails signing into it with your personal details. It, therefore, becomes important that users are guaranteed the protection/safekeeping of their mobile banking details. This is exactly what Diamond Mobile does for its users. The app safely stores users’ details and even helps them recover their login details in situations where phones are either lost or stolen.
In this interview, Mr Francis Eke-Metoho, the Chief Technology Officer of FarmAgric, a subscriber-focused agritech company linking farmers with investors speaks about the importance of youth participation in agriculture, the future of agriculture and the dynamics of running an agritech company in Nigeria.
Risks are unavoidable in businesses, how do you cope in a case where there seems to be no return on investments?
It is true that every business has risks and agriculture is no exception. It is dangerous to go into any business without carrying out proper research, which is why we have a team of specialists who carry out research on crops and the economies of them based in their seasons. With findings from these researches, we are able to decide the ideal period to carry out each cycle of farming using a worst case scenario estimation of each situation. This enables us to minimize risks and be prepared for any eventualities. In addition to that, we have a partnership with Leadway Assurance to help secure our farms. We do all these to mitigate against such situations as you have mentioned.
How have rural farmers adopted the use of technology?
The use of technology hasn’t been fully implemented in a number of local communities. Most of the farmers are aware, but they don’t have access to it neither do they have the technical know-how. When our team approached some of them about the training organised on use of mechanization and how they can increase their yields and minimize cost, most were eager to learn, while others were a tad sceptical, which is understandable and expected.. We provided some training on how to go about it and also helped practicalize during farming. They are happy to achieve more with less work.
What made you start FarmAgric?
FarmAgric started off as an offshoot of Eme Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (EFCL). In the course of carrying out our business activities in EFCL, we came across a number of farmers who had arable land but could only cultivate a small portion of it as a result of lack of inputs and being financially handicapped. In a bid to address this need coupled with other reasons, FarmAgric was born and in order to give it a life of its own we separated from EFCL, the parent company.
You mentioned other reasons in your previous answer, please expatiate?
As a youth who grew up in Nigeria, and have been privileged to travel across the West African zone, I have observed the rapid growth of the teeming population of Africa and come to the realization that there are 3 major problems that will really affect the next generation if not addressed. One is unemployment, the second is access to hassle-free finance and the third is food security. I have always seen agriculture as a solution to two if not all three of these problems. This is another key reason for the creation of FarmAgric. What we are doing with FarmAgric is two-pronged – empowering farmers by giving them access to finance and technical know-how, and showing youths that they too can be a part of agriculture. This is important because we are the next generation of farmers who will sustain agriculture profitably in Africa.
What is the future of technology in Agriculture?
A number of global trends are influencing food security, poverty, and the overall sustainability of food and agricultural systems. Future agriculture will use sophisticated technologies such as robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, and GPS technology. This is why as youths, our interest and participation in agriculture is very crucial. These advanced technologies for precision agriculture and systems will enhance profitability, efficiency, safety, and environmental friendliness. We still have a long way to get to this point in Nigeria but we are well on our way. I like to refer to this as Agriculture 4.0.
What are the best qualities you think an entrepreneur should have?
The ability to lead (leadership skills), strategic decision-making, an insatiable quest for knowledge, ability to network and nurture relationships, ability to work with a team – listen to and accept constructive criticism, customer management skills amongst others.
Where do you see FarmAgric in 5 years?
In five years, we foresee a major expansion across Nigeria and Africa as a whole as a key player encouraging youth participation in agriculture whilst also reducing food insecurity. Part of our international expansion plan is to move into the Republic of Benin and Ghana. Generally, our vision is to be a major impactful player in the sector.
What word do you have for young entrepreneurs out there doing their things?
Dreams are valid if actions are taken. Let’s move from being dreamers to action takers – achievers. There is always a solution to every problem, let’s be the ones to create it. Don’t be scared of taking on a challenge, it is a requirement for success. Just keep your head up and keep doing the right things, eventually, you’ll break even.
Mr Francis Eke-Metoho, the Chief Technology Officer of FarmAgric
It has been back to back praise for 9mobile in recent times. First, a recognition as Telco Company of the Year 2018 and then a commendation from no other person than the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission.
Last week, the new Board of Directors paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at its headquarters in Abuja. During the visit, the Chairman of the Board affirmed the telco’s commitment to sustained delivery of excellent services to customers while the NCC Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Prof. Umar Danbatta commended 9mobile for not only continuously meeting the key performance indicators on Quality of Service but surpassing the industry mark even during the trying time it went through.
L-R: Company Secretary, Ore Olajide; Chief Financial Officer, Phillips Oki; Non-Executive Director, Asega Aliga; Non-Executive Director, Mohammed Edewor all of 9mobile; Chairman, 9mobile, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta; Ag. MD, Stephane Beuvelet and ED, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, Abdulrahman Ado both of 9mobile during a courtesy visit by members of the 9mobile board to the NCC
While speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the Board, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero said “We have come to extend our courtesies to the NCC under the able leadership of Prof. Umar Danbatta who has been doing an excellent job steering the commission’s affairs. We are particularly delighted at the professional and thorough supervisory roles the NCC and other regulatory stakeholders played in the acquisition process of 9mobile”.
Chairman, 9mobile, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero with the Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta
Bayero assured further that the new board constituted in November 2018 will uphold excellence as the gold standard across all operations of 9mobile and ensure the bar of service quality remains sky-high at every touchpoint.
In his words, “We have competent people with very rich experience that cuts across diverse fields of business. We reiterate our commitment to excellence in all spheres of our operations. We also want to assure you and our valued subscribers that we will justify their confidence in our brand by making significantinvestments that will improve the value they get for choosing 9mobile.”
Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta; Chairman, 9mobile, Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero(middle) and Ag. Managing Director, 9mobile, Stephane Beuvelet
Danbatta expressed delight that 9mobile was already on the path of recovery and growth. According to him, “Every time we measure the KPIs for all the companies, 9mobile comes up top. And I am not stating this as a marketing stunt for 9mobile, I am saying this based on the figures we have consistently recorded; 9mobile has one of the best networks in the country, that I can attest to, based on the result of the KPIs characterising Quality of Service.”
Different websites come with different appeals, visibility, search functions etc. A perfect website is one built with the customer at heart. They usually have a good visual appeal, light-speed loading abilities, ad-free pages, safe environment, enhanced search functions, secure transaction and a guaranteed payment method as the case may be.
This is a quick review of the ultra-modern and perfectly built website by Africa’s Leading gift card trading company, PATRICIA.
Let me start this review by noting that Patricia actually went all out and made various versions of their platform.
They also introduced this Ultra modern Website with an App available on all Platforms.
The PATRICIA website is the first of its kind in this part of the divide. PATRICIA is the first and most renowned gift card trading company in Africa. The fast-growing e-commerce company is fast attracting users from every nook and cranny of Africa, especially West African states like Nigeria and Ghana.
Trading on the website is as easy as it can be, the landing page is quite beautiful and soft on the eyes, not crowded with too much information and it’s straight to the point. They showcase a list of all their ambassadors to send a message of trust for first time users, generally, the aesthetics of the landing page is unique and one of a kind.
The first simple step is to create an account. A simple step of entering your data, i.e. username, phone number, email address and password. This helps for easy data capture and complaint solving. The process is seamless and secured.
Next is the user interface where you have your dashboard, Transactions, Wallet, Complaints, Reports, Messages and Rates. Before we further on this, let’s talk about the website fonts. The fonts used on the website is soft and appealing. I think that’s what makes the website even more ultra-modern.
Patricia did a good job with large portions of the website being white and blue with little hints of orange here and there, the reception of the website to the eyes is very friendly as it’s easy to see through every aspect of trading especially if you are a new user. Receptivity is topnotch!
Trading gift cards on the website is fast. The arrangement and pattern are made in a way that a toddler can navigate the site without being told what to do. As a new user, you really don’t have to stress as the methods to trade stares at you in the face. Selling your gift cards and other forms of cryptos like bitcoin and perfect money is just a click away with a perfect step by step process.
Before I end this review, it is worthy of note the developers and managers of the website get thumbs up and as I’ve inquired, it was done by their in house developers.
The website is perfect and it is ads free, has lightening loading abilities, safe environment, enhanced search functions, secure transaction and a guaranteed payment and withdrawal method including Local currency and Bitcoin. Trading your gift card on a website has never been this easy.
Life is a continuous journey of survival and determination. Those who make a great mark in life are those that strive to succeed against all odds. We see this tenacity in the lives of Nigerians.
Famed for their indefatigable spirit, Nigerians don’t give up easily – even in the face of the daily challenges of life. We believe that each day comes with its own promises of survival. This is what caught my eyes in the latest television commercial that 9mobile released recently to launch its Magic Hour promo. The advert tells the story of a man, who is confronted with the daily struggle for survival. It is a story of hope and determination; a compelling one that shows how a brand’s reward to a loyal customer can change his fortune.
Also commendable is the use of music to enhance the key message of the TVC for easy understanding; the fine art of storytelling and the unusual approach of the visual narrative will surely resonate with Nigerians. 9mobile is literally changing the narrative!
For a brand that has gone through a lot in the last one year, 9mobile has once again demonstrated its love and commitment to Nigerians by launching a daily reward promo especially during the first quarter of the year when things are generally tough. This shows that year 2019 will be exciting and fun-filled for subscribers of Nigeria’s fastest and most reliable network, 9mobile, as the network is set to reward her loyal customers with amazing cash prizes in a new mega promo tagged “The Magic Hour promo”.
In this massive magical promotion, there will be something for everyone! From airtime bonuses to smartphones and millions of Naira in cash prizes.
The Magic Hour Promo is not surprising though, 9mobile is known for its commitment to customers and to show how much they are valued, the telco giant offers freebies from time to time. What is however surprising is the fact that despite the challenges the brand has faced in the recent past, it has continued to demonstrate a strong determination to succeed against all odds. From the launch of the brand’s 9nniversary campaign to this Magic Hour promo, no one is left in doubt that 9mobile is back bigger and better.
To participate in the Magic hour promo is super easy, all you need to do is recharge your 9mobile line with N100 and above and you are qualified to win any of the amazing cash prizes 9mobile is rewarding their loyal consumers with.
From all indications, the magic hour promo isn’t just one of those promotions where prizes are not redeemed. 9mobile has an unbroken record of matching words with action when it comes to redeeming its promises to consumers. Over the last decade, the brand has always found innovative ways to connect with its customers, give them superior online experience and reward them for their loyalty.
The Magic Hour promotion is no different; it is already set to reward loyal consumers and give them the best value for their money. This promotion is 9mobile’s way of giving back to customers who have remained loyal throughout the years. No doubt, customers will be excited about all the cash prizes and smartphones they will be receiving.
For the duration of the 1 lucky subscriber will win N250,000 while 5 others will win N50,000 daily, 5 smartphones will be given away weekly, N5million will be up for grabs every month and the ultimate winner will go home with the whopping price of N20 million at the end of the promo.
This is indeed a life-changing opportunity for 9mobile customers. With the winnings, lucky winners can buy a new car, house, get that smartphone, pay school fees, rent a new flat and sort out family expenses. This is truly a promo for the people going by the frequency of winnings – daily, weekly and monthly.
The Magic Hour Promo is part of the 9mobile9nniversary celebration that recognizes and rewards the resilient optimistic spirit of the everyday Nigerian. There will be a brand-new theme song, a video that gives everyone the chance to be a superstar, and the massive promo rewards.
Remember that everyone is a winner in the 9mobile Magic Hour Promotion, all you have to do is recharge N100 and above and get a chance to win millions of Naira in cash prizes while enjoying the better and superior services of 9mobile.
Leading African telecommunications company, Globacom has announced a comprehensive upgrading of its technical facilities and unveiled an endorsement deal with world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua. The announcement took place at a media event at Eko Hotels, Lagos on Friday, February 1, 2019. In attendance were top Globacom officials led by Mr Bisi Koleoso, the Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Technical.
Mr Sanjib Roy, Group Chief Technical Director, Globacom, explained that the company is investing massively to increase its network capacity, coverage and quality of service, adding that part of the massive investment in new infrastructure is the technical upgrade of over 1200 of its cell sites. He also noted that new sites would be rolled out in rural areas to bridge the digital gap across the country.
Outlining the company’s roadmap for 2019, Mr Roy said “We plan to initiate new data analytic tools to capture subscribers’ experience in real time and also take pre-emptive actions to improve the network quality.’’Mr Roy also stated that Globacom has concluded the swap of its legacy facilities in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states while the swap in Edo, Delta and other states in the South West is ongoing.
“We are also upgrading the IN prepaid platform and investing in a new Call Centre platform, all in a bid to give customers the most pristine experience on the Glo network”, he said. He disclosed that Globacom is also enhancing the Network capacity for data and voice to give superior quality voice and boost download speed.
The company also unveiled a series of new innovative products to be launched in batches in the first quarter of 2019. The products include the Glo Health Care app, Glo Mobile Money agent network, Glo Entertainment Portal, World Connect and Glo Artificial Intelligence platform, the first of it’s kind for any telco in Nigeria.
The boxing icon, Anthony Joshua endorsed Globacom, as a brand that personifies the values he holds dear, such as tenacity, unequalled reach and speed.
Following the success of the 2018 edition of VivaTech, the international innovation event that brings together more than 8,000 startups from all over the world, SANOFI will once again be present in Paris in 2019 through Afric@Tech – its dedicated lab that is committed to innovative African startups.
On this occasion, SANOFI is launching 3 challenges, which are part of its commitment to support and encourage innovation on the African continent.
CHALLENGE 1
How to improve the awareness & diagnosis of patients suffering from diabetes?
CHALLENGE 2
How to improve the access to medicines in remote areas from supply chain management to alternative payment solutions?
CHALLENGE 3
How to support decision-makers in getting better use of available health data?
Our goal is to create a healthy ecosystem in the service of the patient that includes all stakeholders in the sector: public authorities, private companies, startups, etc.
SANOFI now invites startups in Nigeria and Ghana to submit their solutions towards these challenges.This call for projects is free and open to all. Registration and submission of application can be done online by visiting the information and registration platform:
A jury of professionals will select qualifying startups in February. Startups will be evaluated according to 5 criteria: concrete evidence of positive results in at least one African country, project maturity, the relevance of the solution, market potential and business model, skills, expertise and experience of the team and finally scientific evidence if applicable.
Selected start-ups will be invited to present their solutions at Afric@Tech in Paris on 16-18 May 2019 where they will defend their projects before a jury comprising of SANOFI representatives and industry professionals. They will be required to demonstrate their solutions to the VivaTech public.
The newly launched Hub One situated in the heart of Yaba Lagos
The Nigerian Tech industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the years. Many innovative ideas, platforms and more have been developed, which have provided more job opportunities. However, certain infrastructural gaps created a need for affordable tech spaces and enabling environment where tech start-ups can thrive, collaborate and share ideas without having to deal with exorbitant overhead costs.
To address those gaps, FCMB has created Hub One, a tech-themed co-working space.Hub One is a space that allows for partnerships, collaborations and possible investments. It is a professional office space with unlimited internet, constant power supply, free coffee and a community of like minds.
Adam Nuru, Managing Director of FCMB speaking at the Hubone Launch
Speaking at the official launch of Hub One, Adam Nuru, Managing Director of FCMB, said the Bank recognizes and believes in the power of technology and youth-driven enterprises. He assured the public that FCMB will continue to invest in initiatives that support and develop Tech start-ups in Nigeria.
According to Bukola Smith, Executive Director, Business Development, FCMB “Hub One is designed to engage the Tech ecosystem as a means of providing solutions for today and the future’’. She further stated that the Bank intends to create physical and virtual hubs across the nation over the next few years.
Bukola Smith, Executive Director, Business Development, pictured 2nd left with other FCMB executives at the event
Situated in the heart of Yaba, Lagos, Hub One which is created in partnership with Passion Incubator, is a conducive environment designed to foster collaboration and drive creativity within Nigeria’s tech start-up ecosystem.
Olufunbi Falayi, CEO of Leadspace by Passion Incubatorcommended FCMB for the initiative. He disclosed that:
“Hub One provides the necessary infrastructure for tech start-ups, as well as capacity building events, to enable them to focus their limited resources on their business development. Routinely, Hub One will host several incubation programmes, hackathons and pitches to support and provide a platform for tech start-ups”
Olufunbi Falayi, CEO of Leadspace by Passion Incubator pictured right commended FCMB for the Hubone initiative
For FCMB, Hub One is more than just a physical location, it’s a vision. A vision that supports the aspirations of Nigeria’s tech start-ups to attain their full potential.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited is a member of FCMB Group Plc, which is one of the leading financial services institutions in Nigeria with subsidiaries that are market leaders in their respective segments. Having successfully transformed to a retail banking and wealth management-led group, FCMB expects to continue to distinguish itself through innovation and the delivery of exceptional services.
Last month, I was having a discussion with a close friend concerning the gift card trading business in Nigeria and the world generally. We analyzed how gift cards made a lot of income for iTunes and Amazon in the year 2018 and how it will be kind of slipshod not to pay attention to this business. Due to this, we decided to look into the challenges and the how-tos.
After extensive research, we were able to identify the challenges associated with buying and selling gift cards off for cash and how they can be totally avoided, all of which came down to getting the best site to sell your gift cards.
Challenges You Face When Trading iTunes Gift Card Online
If you are in the gift card business and you’re yet to get a totally reliable vendor, you’re bound to relate to some or all of the following challenges:
Trust issues
Delay of payment
Limited payment method
Limited Availability
Bad rates
Therefore, in order to ease people off the stress of having to face challenges when thumbing through this business, I am going to recommend two tested and trusted sites to exchange gift cards in Nigeria, Cardnosh.com and Cardtonic.com.
These two sites have been providing amazing services over the years and they have testimonials to justify this claim. They have been able to beat all the challenges associated with gift card business and are bound to propel you to greater heights when you have dealings with them.
Sell Gift Cards On Cardnosh.com
Cardnosh is a site where you can sell iTunes gift cards and others easily without stress. The company’s registration number is 2777339. You can trade on their website by creating an account on the user dashboard or contact them on Whatsapp at 08125349466. They are available 24/7 to attend to customers and payment is sent within 5 minutes. They buy gift cards of various kinds: iTunes gift card, Amazon gift card, steam, Walmart, Sephora, Apple store card, Nordstrom, Google play, eBay, PlayStation gift card and just any other gift card. Gift Card Trade On Cardtonic.com
Cardtonic is another site to sell a steam gift card, iTunes card and Amazon card e.t.c at best rates. The company reg number is 2654401. Trading with Cardtonic comes with a lot of advantages and you are bound to appreciate every single iTunes card trade made with the organization. Cardtonic is similar to Cardnosh, only that Cardtonic does not have a user dashboard and only transact on Whatsapp. You can reach Cardtonic on Whatsapp at 07060502770 to get started trading with them.
Advantages of Selling Gift Card On These Two Platforms
You will not have to worry about getting ripped
You will get the best rates you can find in Nigeria
They are always available 24/7
They both pay within 5 minutes
They have flexible payment options
Conclusion
Now that the problem statement is no longer a problem, you can get the best money value for all your unused gift cards within 5 minutes by using the platforms recommended above. Remember, it is better to be safe than sorry.
Technology-based companies in Nigeria have something to look forward to as Union Bank has announced the launch of TechVentures, a unique banking proposition which provides tailored services to their industry. The solution was unveiled recently at TechPoint Build, a leading technology conference for tech experts, investors, start-ups and owners of tech-enabled businesses, that held in Lagos.
From Right- Ogochukwu Ekezie-Ekaidem, Head Corporate Communications and Marketing; Adekunle Sonola, Head Commercial Banking and Ehi Ojeh, Strategy Manager/Innovation Lead at the launch of TechVentures by Union Bank in Lagos recently.
TechVentures supports tech-based businesses in various stages of their lifecycles, providing them with services which include access to venture capital funding, business advisory and mentorship as well as accelerator partnerships.
Union Bank’s Head of Commercial Banking, Mr Kunle Sonola, who was present at the event and unveil said that the Bank is focused on developing services that offer real value adding solutions for emerging and established sectors and ecosystems in Nigeria. According to Mr Sonola:
“We designed TechVentures in response to the emergence and accelerated growth we see in the tech space. Our goal is to capture these businesses from startup stage, when they are just nursing an idea, and support them until they build unicorns because we believe that these businesses will drive a new economy in Nigeria.”
Adekunle Sonola, Head Commercial Banking Union Bank at the TechVentures Launch in Lagos recently.
The bank launched an annual innovation challenge in 2017 to encourage budding entrepreneurs who are working on innovative solutions which address social and business challenges.
Some attendees at the event.
Last year, in partnership with Co-Creation Hub, the Bank also launched a first-of-its-kind business acceleration programme ‘Startup Connect’ which provides an opportunity for Nigerian businesses creating technology-based solutions for the emerging African market, to partner with the Bank and the social innovation centre for rapid growth.
From Right – Adekunle Sonola, Head Commercial Banking Union Bank and Adewale Yusuf, Founder/ CEO, TechPoint at the event.
Union Bank, Nigeria’s Most Improved Retail Bank, is committed to being Nigeria’s most reliable and trusted banking partner. It remains focused on delivering the simplest, smartest solutions and guaranteeing the best experience every time, with a strategy focused on upskilled employees, optimized processes and platforms, robust technology and a re-energized brand.
Africa’s first treasury bills investment app, I-invest, has generated about 2 Billion Naira worth of investments from its active users in less than 6 months. The Nigerian company, Parthian Partners, developed the investment app which does not only facilitate investment in treasury bills but also helps to foster a savings culture, has said that it has doubled its one year target in less than 6 months.
Speaking from their Ikoyi Office, Oluseye Olusoga, the CEO of Parthian Partners, said “We are happy that we were able to make this much of an impact at such a short time. This helps us solidify our goal of playing our part in building Nigeria’s economy. The more people invest with the app, the bigger the money market becomes. This he believes is a step in the right direction although It will take some time to make a more significant impact”
Oluseye, CEO Parthian Partners
The app essentially functions as a platform with a structure that allows investors make payments into their virtual wallets either by direct transfers or with the use of a card from where investments can be made. It is important to mention that all the investments are held in safe custody by a licensed securities custodian which effectively protects all investments made by the investors on the app. The app is also under the purview of the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Segun Oluyomi, a user of the app made a comment about the app saying “At a time I was searching for an app I could use to save and I came across I-invest. I found out that you can invest with the app in treasury bills. It helps me save and also gives me interest on my savings. That’s where all my spare cash goes into now.”
As most of us know, treasury bills are government guaranteed debt instruments issued by CBN on their behalf to finance expenditure. The CBN also uses treasury bills to control the money supply and flow in the economy.
Treasury bills are low risks instruments which are backed by the full faith and credit of the Federal Government of Nigeria and offers up to 12% returns or even as high as 14% depending on the tenor when you invest with the app. This is one of the main reasons why Nigerians are using the app, it not only offers risk-free investments but also boasts of competitive returns compare to your traditional savings account.
Currently, the app also boasts of over 60,000 downloads with approximately 30,000 registered users and as promised that in the coming months, the platform is expanding more investment opportunities.
Team, Parthian Partners
The i-invest app is available for download on both the iOS App Store and Google Playstore and with a minimum of a Hundred thousand Naira you too can be on your way to your first treasury bills investment.
For the first time in the history of Smartphone technology, a multiparty video conferencing call was completed on a 5G network and the global smartphone technology giants, OPPO, achieved this feat.
OPPO is increasingly gaining attention all over the world for its classy smartphone designs, unbelievably camera quality, seamless user experience and most recently, its 5G capabilities.
Engineers from 6 different OPPO Research & Development institutes around the world participated in the video call using WeChat, a popular Chinese social media app, with “Hello OPPO, Hello 5G” being the first words spoken.
This breakthrough makes OPPO the first smartphone technology company in the world to make a multiparty video call on a 5G network. Earlier this year, OPPO was the first company in the world to complete 5G signaling and data connections on a smartphone.
Completing the first multiparty 5G video call on a smartphone further shows OPPO’s technological edge in the development of 5G smartphones and brings the company a step closer to being one of the first manufacturers to release 5G smartphones commercially in 2019.
Tony Chen, Founder, President and CEO of OPPO stressed at the recent 2018 OPPO Technology Exhibition in Shenzhen, that “OPPO will fully integrate 5G with applications and user insights, and continuously innovate to provide users with revolutionary, necessary, convenient and seamless experiences.”
In 2019, OPPO will focus increased investment in the areas of 5G, artificial intelligence and smart devices.
OPPO recently announced its plan to spend about $1.43billion on Research and Development (R&D) in 2019, so as to improve the company’s technological capabilities. The Founder and CEO of OPPO, Tony Chen, emphasized the company’s commitment to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop a wide range of smart devices including smart watches and smart home technologies to explore and meet the increasingly rigid demands of consumers in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT).
5G is a trend OPPO is already embracing and as a technology company, OPPO is striving to become the first manufacturer in the world to launch 5G smartphones. OPPO will fully integrate 5G with applications and user insights, and continuously innovate to provide users with revolutionary, necessary, convenient and seamless experiences. Interestingly, OPPO had established a 5G team as far back as 2015 and have continued working backstage till a major breakthrough was achieved in October 2018.
To further improve its reputation for creating more personalized experiences through technology, OPPO has applied AI technologies across a wide range of applications including photography, facial recognition and fingerprint identification while introducing many innovative features including an AI-powered beauty camera, 3D portrait lighting and intelligent recognition scenarios.
To further improve its reputation for creating more personalized experiences through technology, OPPO has applied AI technologies across a wide range of applications including photography, facial recognition and fingerprint identification while introducing many innovative features including an AI-powered beauty camera, 3D portrait lighting and intelligent recognition scenarios.
OPPO envisions a future where smartphones will become intelligent personal assistants and as such are already investing in R&D to make this happen first. OPPO will actively embrace artificial intelligence while dedicating focus and resources to cutting-edge AI technologies and applications.
The vision is to dare to explore, dare to make breakthroughs and dare to innovate. In the future, OPPO will fully integrate technological innovation with art and humanity, to develop smart devices and smart homes with the smartphone at their core
For more details, please contact
OPPO Nigeria PR Team: Joseph.adeola@dxnigeria.com
About OPPO
OPPO is an innovative smartphone brand ranked No 4 in the world according to IDC. As at today, OPPO provides cutting edge smartphones to over 200 million people all over the world. OPPO is popular for its stylish smartphone designs, quality photography experience and the status symbol it provides to its users.
For the last 10 years, OPPO has been focusing on manufacturing camera phones with unparalleled photography technology breakthroughs. OPPO was the first mobile brand in the world to launch smartphones with 5MP and 16MP front cameras. OPPO was also the first mobile brand in the world to introduce the motorized rotating camera, the Ultra HD feature and the 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology. OPPO’s Selfie Expert F series launched in 2016 drove a selfie trend in the world.
When it comes to premium smartphone design and state-of-the-art camera technology, OPPO is a trendsetter in the global smartphone industry.
The new HP ENVY x360 is a masterpiece of style and substance combining awesome craftsmanship with powerful efficiency to give you freedom to create more, connect more and achieve more at work, or at play.
This laptop features some of the latest technology and will fit into any hardworking professionals’ life seamlessly.
Stylish and functional design
The HP ENVY x360 features 360-degree rotation and touch-screen which will give you the flexibility to switch among any laptop mode – including stand up, tent, and tablet – for the perfect work, play or watching experience.
It is sleek, lightweight, and thin, yet features a 15-inch display and a backlit full-size keyboard allowing you to have portability without compromising on screen real estate functionality.
Media powerhouse
With HP Quad Speakers and HP Audio Boost System custom-tuned by Bang & Olufsen experts, the audio output is exceptionally rich and unmatched.
This, combined with the laptop’s 4K UHD display and the fact that the laptop has all the ports necessary for connecting external 4K displays, gives you and immersive dual 4K set up for an expansive entertainment or productivity experience.
Ready whenever you are
The sophisticated HP ENVY x360 is the perfect companion for the busy multi-tasker and has the stamina to keep up. It comes with 8GB of RAM, has internal storage of 512GB, and is available with either Intel or AMD processors.
It features a battery life of 12 hours and 45 minutes but includes Fast Charge Technology which means it can charge a device up to 50 percent in less than an hour.
For more information about HP Envy, go to hp.com/Africa product pages and discover more amazing timeless technology.
Flutterwave, a global payment solutions business based in Africa has partnered with Visa to launch Get Barter, an application that allows consumers and merchants to make and accept payments locally and internationally.
The GetBarter app is a lifestyle payment solution that operates globally with an initial user base in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. Visa cardholders will be able to initiate payments within the app and make online and mobile payments by attaching their card details to their GetBarter app profile while non-card carriers can generate a virtual Visa card upon registration. The app also enables Visa users to receive money from any Visa card account either domestic or international. This means that app users can receive money from family and friends from any Visa card directly into their GetBarter app Wallet.
Additionally, GetBarter users can carry out business transactions, pay bills and initiate payments to thousands of merchants anywhere Visa is accepted globally.
Speaking on the launch, Olugbenga Agboola, CEO, Flutterwave, said; “For us, We have simplified digital payments so that more Africans can be included in the payment revolution. This is evident in the design of the app, which primarily helps users manage their finances and earn endless benefits from more than 25,000 merchants including Uber, Flywire, and Wakanow.”
Speaking on the partnership, Otto Williams, Vice President Strategic Partnerships, Fintech and Ventures at Visa, said; “This collaboration with Flutterwave delivers on our strategy of aligning with innovative partners on solutions that help to include more people and businesses in the formal financial system. It brings us a step closer to ensuring that more Africans can access secure, convenient and affordable payments and other financial services, and use them to meet every day needs and long-term goals.”
Founded in May 2016, Flutterwave has processed over 60 million transactions, ensuring that African businesses carry out transactions with modern payment infrastructure that is connected to the global economy. The company has recorded impressive clientele consisting of financial institutions, airlines, government institutions, and global technology giants.
The GetBarter application is available for immediate download on Apple Store and Google Play Store and also available via WhatsApp & USSD.
Every New Year starts with the promise of a new beginning. For many, it is another opportunity to set new goals and work towards achieving them. Despite the challenges of the previous year, the New Year is welcomed with optimism and hope. Leading Telecommunications Company, 9Mobile, is extending the good feelings of the New Year by kicking off its 10th anniversary, aka 9nniversary, this January with a promise to switch on the future with 9ja.
Exciting times are here again for subscribers of 9Mobilewho can recall with fond memories the disruptive market launch of the network 10 years ago through its “0809ja” campaign that amplified the Nigerian Spirit of Excellence and became a clarion call for young Nigerians.
The brand took pride of place in the already saturated telecoms market through product innovation and bold communication; winning over the love of millions across Nigeria. It achieved many firsts in the industry. For instance, the “0809UChoose” put power in the hands of subscribers to choose their numbers. Subscribers will never forget others like Morecliq; the first of its kind product in the youth market and GEM – a unique loyalty proposition in the Nigerian telecommunications industry for high- value customers.
What about MoreBlaze, the revolutionary data bundle that offers the fastest data and the 4GLTE service which does not require a SIM swap for customers to enjoy 4G connectivity; the MIFI offerthat comes with up to 30GB free data; the unmatched innovative Smartpaksthat allow customers use a single data subscription on up to 5 different applications including WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook etc, based on lifestyle at affordable rates; while easy payment solutions like 9pay, a mobile wallet allows people to make seamless payments.
Despite these achievements, the telco giant went through some challenges last year. 2018 was somewhat bewildering for 9Mobilesubscribers because they weren’t sure what was going on with their beloved network after the change of ownership. But, going by plans unveiled by the new management for the 9nniversary, 9Mobile has promised to recommit to its unrivalled relationship with them.
No doubt, the dark days are over, the brand’s resilient spirit remains strong and is ready for an exciting future with its customers. With the switch on 9ja campaign, customers will be offered more exciting rewards.
To set the tone for the mega celebrations, 9Mobile is opening with a trident of highlights, which include a new theme song, a video that gives everyone the chance to be a superstar, and the mother of all consumer promos.
From all indications, the 9nniversary is 9Mobile’s way of reminding Nigerians it has always been a pacesetter. As an innovative brand that wants to set new trends and reassure Nigerians of continuous provision of quality, the occasion is a veritable opportunity to reassure customers of the brand’s commitment and gratitude for their loyalty.
Highly regarded for its ingenuity, 9Mobile has continued to set the pace in technology, groundbreaking products, and excellent customer experience. Now, it is promising to enhance its features and network capacity to boost voice and data services, while introducing more novel data offerings to support the customer’s everyday needs.
With a penchant to deliver on its brand promise, 9Mobileis ready to switch on the future with its customers. So current and new customers should brace themselves for the excitement ahead in this New Year. A good year for 9Mobileto show customers that the future is even brighter, and they are partners for life in business, lifestyle and amazing experiences. What better way to show it other than switching on more rewards!
Foremost 4G LTE and internet service provider, Spectranet 4G LTE starts the year with the launch of ACE MiFi -a beautifully designed, round shaped MiFi, targeted at the young-at-heart and upwardly mobile segment.
According to Head of Marketing, Mike Ogor, “Spectranet ACE MiFi is a premium device that addresses the aspirations of our subscribers.”
Crafted with the customer at heart, ACE MiFi enables parents to monitor their children’s access to the internet with the special Parental Control Facility feature. This feature boosts parents’ care and protection for their children.
ACE MiFi has several other unique features that set it apart from existing MIFIs in the market – Parental Control, Sharing of data amongst users, More than 10 connected users, Unmatched working battery life of up to 10 hours and Memory card slot expandable up to 64GB.
Ogor notes, “As a respected brand that caters extensively for homes and businesses, the needs of our subscribers were carefully considered to design ACE MiFi. While at home, parents can explore the device to monitor and regulate their children’s access to the internet by enabling the parental control facility feature. They can also activate the data sharing feature to regulate data consumption of individuals connected to the device.
Businesses can explore the ACE MiFi to manage operational costs for businesses, including small and medium scale enterprises. The device can accommodate up to 10 users at once.”
Subscribers can purchase the ACE MiFi at N22, 500. Upon activation, subscribers will enjoy 60GB data. The device also has an exciting 10 hours battery life capable of facilitating seamless access to internet connectivity and bringing the world closer.
For every renewal on ACE MiFi, customers will enjoy 10GB data bonus on N7, 000 plan or above for the next 6 renewals within 210 days of activation. This is in addition to free night browsing, from 1 am to 7 am.
Customers can purchase ACE MiFi online by logging into Spectranet website www.spectranet.com.ng or write to ace@spectranet.com.ng or visit any Spectranet shops, Spectranet Express outlets or Spectranet Dealers in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan.
Spectranet Limited was the first Internet Service Provider (ISP) to launch 4G LTE internet service in Nigeria. The brand is known for providing affordable, faster and more reliable internet broadband to Nigerian homes and offices. Its internet service is currently available across Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and Port Harcourt. Its state of the art network ensures high-speed internet connectivity for the customers.
Spectranet 4G LTE is a recipient of multiple awards for Best Internet Service and 4G LTE Provider in Nigeria in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
The new year couldn’t have begun with any more energy than the iPhone XR hitting the market on Christmas Eve, at its launch at Ikeja City Mall.
The event was every bit an amazing experience for iPhone lovers, as Apple’s latest iPhone is a raving beauty and comes in 6 brilliant finishes. Black, White, Blue Yellow, Coral and Product Red.
What’s to Love?
A Larger Screen – Yet a Perfect Fit
iPhone XR comes with 6.1-inch of the most advanced LCD in the industry, the all-new Liquid Retina Screen technology. This breakthrough in LCD display allows the screen to be stretched into the corners while maintaining a phone size that fits comfortably in your hand. The result is an all-screen design, and excellent colour-accuracy.
Face ID – Security Made Simpler yet Powerful
Face ID is faster and easier to use on your iPhone XR. With the most secure facial authentication ever, you can unlock your phone, log in to apps and even make payments from your smartphone. Even with changes in appearance like putting on glasses or wearing a hat, the Face ID is still able to recognize you.
Performance
iPhone XR champions all smartphones with the incredible processing power and intelligence of the A12 Bionic chip. This processor is the next-generation of Neural Engine capable of tackling heavy computational tasks. It uses real-time machine learning to transform the way you experience photos, gaming and augmented reality, with an efficiency that sustains your battery life.
Advanced Camera System
Beyond the 12MP rear and 7MP front camera, iPhone XR leverages multiple technologies, performing five trillion operations per second to capture showstopping pictures at every shot.
Selfie mode is amazing with the Depth Control feature of the XR’s front camera which allows you to blur the background for as much or as little as you want.
With faster sensors, smart HDR, and zero shutter lag, iPhone XR camera lets you capture sharper action shots, improve image fidelity gives more highlight and shadow detail to your photos.
Other Exciting Tech Specs:
IP67 water and dust resistant (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes.
12MP camera with OIS and 7MP TrueDepth front camera—Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Depth Control, and Smart HDR
Nigeria’s leading retail bank, Diamond Bank, has announced the launch of new exciting features on its mobile app to provide customers unrivalled experience in bill payments and their respective business transactions.
Speaking on the new features, Sam Aneke, Head, Transaction and Electronic banking, Diamond bank, told newsmen that the upgraded Diamond mobile app does not require customers to log-in to carry out quick transfers, pay bills and apply for quick loans up to N150,000 on the home page of the app.
“We are pleased to announce the launch of new exciting features on the Diamond Mobile app. The new features allow our app users do more to suit their lifestyles. Customers can now maintain standing instructions for recurring transfers, access Naira Box events, and explore other related services. Non- customers of the bank can also access the Diamond mobile app home page for instant account opening, bill payments and more.
“With the new upgrade of the Diamond mobile app, Diamond bank has once again demonstrated its commitment to being at the forefront in offering technological solutions that make banking an exciting, convenient and secure experience for customers” Aneke concluded.
The Diamond mobile app has over three million registered users and has been reviewed by several tech bloggers and experts within and outside Nigeria who has applauded the app for its flexibility, easy to use features and an absolute time saver.
To explore and enjoy the new features of the Diamond mobile app, simply download or upgrade your Diamond mobile app from your play store and app store. To learn more, please clickHERE
Asset & Resource Management Holding Company Limited (ARM) and TechnoVision Communications Limited (TechnoVision) are pleased to announce that applications for the DAAYTA 2019 programme are now open.
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) programme was inaugurated by ARM in 2015 in honor of its founding CEO to promote lifelong learning by aiding young Nigerian graduates and undergraduates bring their ideas to life.
The maiden edition of the DAAYTA programme was held in 2016 and resulted in the selection of a 1st Class graduate of Computer Science from the University of Lagos as the winner. The winning initiative was a pharmaceutical mobile app venture whose goal was to digitalize and optimize the relationship between pharmacies and patients; with the aim of alleviating the challenges of unavailable/inaccessible pharmacy consultation, medication non-adherence, drug inventory, access to medical records and other basic health delivery concerns.
“The DAAYTA 2019 initiative is in line with ARM’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) with the aim of building a generation of change leaders – working together to build a better future”.
Ms. Jumoke Ogundare – Chief Executive Officer, ARM
“TechnoVision is supporting ARM on this initiative to provide the Nigerian early stage ecosystem with an opportunity to develop startup ventures that add meaningful value to our country’s economy”.
Mr. Tomi Davies – Founder and CEO, TechnoVision
Applicants to the DAAYTA 2019 Programme are required to propose practical solutions with a credible business plan for profit-making ventures that have the potential of generating significant, measurable and sustainable social impact while tackling the specific challenges identified. Re-opened Applications will close on the 4th January 2019 and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to pitch their business ideas to a closed group of business professionals, entrepreneurs and investors in Lagos, in January 2019.
The winner of DAAYTA 2019 Programme will, subject to the Terms & Conditions, receive Funding of N12,000,000 (twelve million Naira) over a one (1) year period for the following purposes:
Develop the business plan;
complete a 5-month Entrepreneurial education at the Pan Atlantic University’s Enterprise Development Centre in Lagos, Nigeria; and
receive a 5-month support for the development of their venture idea through incubation by a reputable entrepreneurial hub in Lagos, Nigeria.
Interested individuals are invited to visit https://tvcng.com/daayta2019 for registration and additional information on the DAAYTA 2019 Programme.
About ARM
Established in 1994 as an asset management firm, ARM has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most innovative and respected non-bank financial institutions with a focus on Traditional Asset Management and Specialized Funds. ARM provides a diverse range of asset management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, foundations and charities, high net-worth individuals, and small savers.
TechnoVision is the brand name for TechnoVision Communications Limited a technology services company which advises clients on technology-led transformation and early stage entrepreneurship in Africa.
Christmas is a season of love, relaxation and companionship. It is a season where everyone expects to see Santa Claus and walk away with a gift. While some might argue that times are hard, however, hence, we have decided to put together a list of 5 simple and affordable yet endearing gift items that you can give to your loved ones this Christmas.
Gift bag or basket of gourmet chocolate truffles or bars – Rarely does anyone say no to a basket of chocolate bars, not even when it’s a special recipe. A pack of chocolate is the easiest way to put a smile on the faces of several people this season and at the slimmest budget. Though within the twinkle of an eye your chocolate can just move from being a bar into liquid, however, the flavour a basket of these bars will add to your holiday cannot be ignored.
Very functional Smartphone – Mobile phones have become man’s best friend and everyone will jump at an opportunity to get a new smartphone or upgrade their existing one. Some cool devices are of high quality yet are very affordable like the TAMBO TA- 55 and TA-50 smartphones. These devices come with Android GO, a big screen, massive battery life, stylish designs, 100 days product replacement promise and 12+1 months warranty. TAMBO range of devices are very affordable and interestingly, they have a device for every category of user.
Indoor Smokeless Barbecue – Barbecuing is fun when you have friends and family around all fighting for a piece of meat. Lol. However, it is even more interesting when you can take the barbecuing indoors without worrying about smokes which appears to be the primary concerns of indoor grills. Help a friend bypass unwanted smoke indoor while getting the same enjoyable experience.
Costume Jewelry or Men’s Grooming Kit – Costume pieces of jewellery are perfect for those friends or family members who like to draw attention with their dashing look at every given opportunity. A “statement necklace” is the best gift to complement their colourful wardrobe and keep them slaying. Similarly, men need to look good also and a simple grooming kit is the first step towards this. The kits are perfect for a close shave or trim for your bearded gang friend or brother.
A 3 Player Chess game – If your friend is a game enthusiast or the type who would rather spend all day inhouse reading than step out to sightsee then you might just want to consider giving him/her a 3 player chess which adds some more complexity to the popular board game and keeps them thinking in 360-degree to outsmart two other people.
These days, it seems as though each time we sleep and wake, a mobile phone brand has released a new device. Understandably, as technological advancement continues to head north, so should the major players in the OEM market, however, recent trends have shown that rather than raise the bar, many of these mobile phone brands are only interested in “blending” or fitting into the existing market clutters that frustrates the end-users.
Since the entry of TAMBO Mobile into the Nigeria mobile phone ecosystem a few months ago, they are fast becoming the mobile phone brand to beat due to their innovative and very competitive products. One of such products is the TA-50 which the brand has introduced to empower entry-level smartphone users with high-end features, considerate speed, more space and a smooth user experience.
When compared to other devices of the same category in the market, TAMBO TA-50 offers considerably more value for money. Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and Android GO operating system, the device is very responsive and fast. Whether you are a gamer or movie enthusiast, the TA-50 can cater for your video and graphics demands without freezing or “cat-walking”.
Clean, clear and colourful, the TA-50 dons 8MP front and rear cameras with flashlights. Its auto-focus is impressive and the device can capture moving objects with a considerate level of precision.
The TA-50 comes with 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expandable up to 64GB) and complemented by Android GO, the device has enough space to house a lot of pictures and apps without you having to resort to always deleting something to add another. It also comes with 4000mAh battery that can deliver over 380hrs standby time and 36+hrs talk time upon a single charge. It has a fingerprint scanner finely positioned at the rear for a fast and more secure use.
TAMBO TA-50 comes in two striking colours, Champagne and Black. Indeed for an entry-level device, the TA-50 is well rounded in terms of speed, camera quality, battery life, storage capacity and even comes with a 100days replacement promise plus 13months warranty.
There are some phones you pick up and drop without remembering them afterwards because they are “the usuals” while there are some others you want to hold, experience and even own because of their uniqueness and the TA-50 Power is one of such phones.
Though it is an entry-level smartphone, however, it ticks several checkboxes for demanding users and if you are considering to replace your smartphone with a budget phone without compromising on the essential features and quality then I recommend you buy the TA-50 Power phone but only after you have read these 7 points.
Design
The body on the TA-50 appeals to aesthetic sensibilities. There’s an intentional feel to the curves and placements on this one that howbeit somehow slippery, it is still very comfortable in the hand and light.
Camera
The camera is an ever-ready feature. Not the typical exaggerated rating some brands slam on their products that produce low-quality pictures, the 8MP front and rear cameras with a flash can deliver a considerately impressive photo.
Software
As an entry-level smartphone, the TA-50 comes with a 1GB of RAM and inbuilt 16GB ROM with an expandable storage capacity of up to 64GB. Pre-installed with Android GO, the device can multitask extensively and run several apps including videos and games at the same time – though, a simplified version of these apps but serves its purpose just fine. It also has an optimized 1.3GHz, quadcore memory speed that is surprisingly very responsive.
Battery
If you are looking for a smartphone with a reliable battery, then the TA-50 is worth experiencing. Unlike other entry-level phones, you will find yourself almost never thinking of using a power-bank. That’s how reliable the battery is.
Android™ Go
TA-50 power smartphone is powered by the Android 8.1 (Go edition) operating system, which is optimized to deliver a number of benefits including:
A smooth and fast experience tailored to devices with 1GB of RAM or less
Enhanced data efficiency
New and re-imagined Google apps for entry-level smartphones including Google Go, Google Assistant and YouTube Go for Android™ 8.1 (Go edition)
Google Assistant
As you may know, smartphones are getting a lot smarter. Just by talking to your phone, you can command it to set a reminder, text your wife or even call your mum. The list is endless and keeps on growing bigger. With the TA-50 Power comes your personal assistant aka the Google Assistant.
Fingerprint
The TA-50 comes with a well-positioned fingerprint scanner at the rear of the device. The fingerprint scanner is super-fast to respond and also a very secure way to shut intruders out of your mobile phone.
Some Nigerian companies will not be struggling with traditional gift items like Hampers, Rice and Oil, Chicken, et.cetera this Christmas. Instead, they will be rewarding employees, clients and customers with corporate gift cards. This information was made known by Africa’s premier gift card shop and aggregator, SureGifts.
“Executive decision makers are choosing gift cards over traditional gift items this year because of its ease of use. No one wants to be burdened with having to haggle prices of rice, oil, chicken, cake, phones and other traditional gift items. Also, price inflation has played a considerable part in the decision to go with gift cards this year. The prices of traditional gift items have gone up and the quality of some of these items declined. However, with gift cards, prices never waver”, said the Managing Director of SureGroup, Omolara Awoyemi.
Omolara further noted why SureGifts serves as the best solution for corporate rewards, loyalty programs and channel incentives.
“Gift cards are cards loaded with specified amounts of cash which are then sent out to celebrants or select individuals as gifts. This helps cut out the stress of figuring out corporate gift ideas and excessive logistic costs.”
In Nigeria, gift cards have also proved useful for many reasons. Its customizability, portability (can also be delivered via e-mail) and limitless access have been some of the reasons why HR managers go for this solution. Also, rather than restricting employees to rice, oil, cakes, etc., gift cards give the freedom of choosing gifts from an infinite range of items from some of the biggest stores across Nigeria including Jumia, SPAR, Samsung, Filmhouse Cinemas, Hubmart, Ruff and Tumble, Game, Startimes, etc. Recipients can even pay their utility bills with them. With gift cards, companies no longer have to worry about the size, colour or how trendy and functional a gift is.
Since SureGifts came into existence 4 years ago, it has grown to include Kenya as one of its locations and has absorbed over 300 organizations into its gifting and rewards platform.
TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa 2018 is here! And guess what? It’s being sponsored by Facebook in Lagos, Nigeria.
What is the TechCrunch event about? Simple. The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa is a platform that celebrates African founders and entrepreneurs. Startups compete across three categories: social good; productivity and utility; and gaming and entertainment. It profiles the founders and entrepreneurs leading Africa’s next wave of technology innovation and highlights new ideas, businesses and applications with disruptive potential. Cool, right?
This is the second version of the event in Africa. In fact, according to Facebook’s Head of Developer Programs, Emeka Afigbo, the inaugural event in 2017 was so successful Facebook has decided to return as the headline sponsor this year. “Given our passion for connecting people and helping developers and entrepreneurs to thrive, we can’t wait to see how this year’s entrants are using technology to engage and empower people across the continent.”, he added.
As a prelude to the event, Facebook has a lineup of activities which started on the 6th of December with a Developer Circle Leads Summit and Instagram Inspire Action Lagos – Women and Small Business Event. On the 8th of December, Facebook with Developer Circle Nigeria hosted the Startups and Developers Summit 2018. Today, Facebook is hosting a Digital Pitch Competition and a NG_Hub Start-up Mixer.
On the 11th of December, the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield takes place. Here, startups in Africa will pitch to a live audience of 500 people ranging from VCs, investors, Government officials, developers and startups. Phew! Good luck to all participants! On that same day, there’ll be a Student Hack which gives 50 high school students from Lagos the platform to continue their education and participation in computer science with a Hack-a-Day and other activities that will highlight the impact developers can make in the world using computer science skills.
It’s great to see the steps Facebook is taking to grow Africa’s technology startup ecosystem. Kudos to Facebook and good luck to all participants!
It is undeniable that the future lies with technology. Education, business and entertainment are all leaning more towards a digital solution than ever before, and keeping on par with the most advanced countries in the world likewise means keeping abreast of the incredible, sweeping changes that technology brings. But regardless of the clear benefits that a technological revolution brings, it also is not an easy process and one that must be embraced on many levels.
In Africa, the process of digitization is clear to see. But, although many African cities are rapidly adopting a digital world, other areas lag far behind. In some African countries the technology revolution is virtually non-existent, and Internet access still an entirely foreign concept. But the fact that a technology gap exists means that the digital advancements are more necessary, with the incredible benefits witnessed as they ripple their way across communities that lack infrastructure. In Africa, technology is the key to catching up.
Digital Interconnectivity Is Key
For many, the idea of living without Internet is difficult to even comprehend. So much of the world relies so heavily on Internet functionality these days, that the very notion of not having it defies belief. From banking services and primary communication to a steady flow of entertainment, the Internet is the current lifeblood of the world. In some parts of Africa, however, the Internet is still beyond reach. But this is rapidly changing.
Nairobi, Kenya, is seen by many as the leader of the digital revolution on the African continent. Internet penetration in the country has been so profoundly fast that it is almost unbelievable, with the first mobile phone service provider appearing only in 1999. By 2001 it was reported by the Kenyan Communication Commission that there were 330,000 subscribers. By 2013 that number exceeded 30 million, with overall mobile phone penetration in the country sitting at about 54%
More to the point, the mobile networks in Kenya are the very lifeblood of the economy. Today M-pesa, an SMS-based money transfer system in the country, is the basis of many businesses, with around $28 million transferred on a daily basis. That adds up to a breathtaking $8.8 billion annually. All this, and in 1999 the concept of a mobile phone was still new.
New Solutions And Innovations
Not all parts of Africa have experienced such rapid and notable progress. In other parts of the continent, the technology lag is profound. Many residents still lack access to even the most basic online services. Catching up these areas is a significant challenge, although a challenge that is being met with ingenious, sweeping solutions.
With overall mobile phone penetration in Kenya still sitting at just over half, the parts of the country that lag behind are now at risk of being stuck in a retro bubble. But solutions are already being implemented, allowing for 100% penetration in one fell swoop. Alphabet Inc., a technology innovation company, is working with the Kenyan government on a project called Loon. Using a network of balloon systems, the rural population in Kenya will soon be connected, according to information and technology minister, Joe Mucheru.
Mucheru has stated that contracts are still being worked out, but he hopes the project will result in a country that is 100% connected for the first time. He also stated plainly that connectivity is critical, and those not online are left out.
Other Technology Benefits
Michuki Mwangi, an Internet Society Senior Development Manager, attended the 9th African Peering and Interconnection Forum held in Cape Town. In an interview, he explained that he had purchased his first mobile phone in Kenya, at a massively discounted price. The reason for the discount, he said, was because the retailers operated entirely online, with no store costs of any kind. He went on to state that it was the future of not just the country, but also the entire continent. More than ever before, he said, regulatory environments were driving down costs in Africa, painting a clear path for the future.
Clearly, Mwangi is not the only one to think so, with Microsoft and Amazon recently launching cloud servers in Africa. These cloud-based servers allow online opportunities for African businesses like never before, helping to provide broad business opportunities without the need for business owners to own physical stores. Of course, for these servers to be taken advantage of, connectivity must be far-reaching. Hence the need for smart African cities.
Smart Cities
What precisely a smart city depends on who you’re asking, and which city you’re looking at. There is no one specific definition, other than to say that a city, in this modern world, needs to be connected by more than just roads. The second web of infrastructure must exist, connecting businesses, residents and government facilities in the digital world. This, it is understood, is key to taking residents, and countries, forward into the future.
Again, Nairobi is a city that leads the way in this regard. The city has a strong focus on technology evolution and growth, with a push toward cutting-edge start-ups and businesses focused around rapid technology growth. Universities train students to spot gaps in society and develop technology-based solutions. The rest of Africa would be wise to follow the path Nairobi is headed.
The Ripple Effect Of Technology
Of course, technology advancement is not just about business. All aspects of a modern society are impacted by technological advancements and digitization. Once the infrastructure is in place, all aspects of a society rise to meet the set standard, helping elevate multiple other factors into the future. From education to healthcare, the benefits are far-reaching, and key in bringing Africa onto the same levels as the most developed countries in the world.
A university connected to the information hubs of the world guide students to previously unthought-of employment opportunities, pushing students to not only take advantage of business opportunities but likewise assist in further fuelling the technological revolutions. Likewise, government facilities become more efficient and effective than ever before, allowing entire populations to feel the far-reaching benefits.
Though, the most significant challenges will always be ensuring that no parts of the country are left behind. Hence, the challenges are still significant, with a real risk of letting some residents fall behind, while others speed ahead towards a digital future.
As the first world becomes increasingly digitized, a large number of corporations are looking to Africa for their next expansions. Several other companies are entirely focused on the continent’s growth. All told, the time for a digital revolution in the cradle of humankind is now.
Politicians are supporting the idea too. Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, for example, have both encouraged technological development, recognizing the substantial economic and other benefits it could bring.
Africa’s Digital Potential
In many ways, what makes the continent so perfect for new technology is countries’ historic lack of infrastructure. This is seen in the way that transferring money via mobile phones took off almost 15 years ago, with M-PESA allowing money to be sent from phone to phone years before Venmo was available.
When more than 80% of Africans’ mobile telephones but only about 28% have a bank account, this solution is simple and elegant. The innovative thinking required is also clearly illustrated. Internet use is up by an average of 20% across the continent, according to the “Digital in 2018” report by Hootsuite and We Are Social.
This is the highest rate of Internet penetration in the world, but it is still predominantly because of mobile technology. Many people don’t have the money to buy desktop computers, but they can afford mobile phones quite easily. The business models that worked in Silicon Valley, therefore, might not be as successful. Developers need to consider the particular socio-economic and other factors of each country and create technology that meets its needs.
Apps for education, agriculture, and business could drive serious political, social and economic growth. At the same time, greater connectivity and access to resources will put African designers and innovators on equal footing with their first world counterparts, and allow them to compete on a global stage. Clearly, when viewed from any angle, the continent’s technology scene is on the verge of exploding.
The Importance of Tech Hubs
Start-ups have always been essential to the digital world. Start-up ecosystems, or networks of start-ups and their support structures, interact with each other to develop the existing companies and create new ones. Tech hubs, the incubators, accelerators and collaborative spaces that foster the startups, are thus quite obviously intrinsic to these ecosystems.
So we know the hubs are important, and the number of these centers in Africa jumped from 314 in 2016, to 442 in 2018. The interest in the continent’s digital advancement is clearly reflected in these figures, and it is coming from everywhere.
Executives from Google, Facebook and Alibaba have visited various countries to launch products and scout for opportunities, while local tech hubs are also driving the industry. Earlier in 2018, Google opened its first accelerator outside of the United States, Launchpad Africa, in Lagos. The support and mentorship will be similar to what is offered in Silicon Valley, modified to cater to the African context.
Senegal, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have all seen more local tech hubs launched over the past two years, while the highest growth was seen in Nigeria. Here, the number shot up from 23 in 2016 to 55 in 2018. This puts the country on par with South Africa, which currently has 59 active hubs. There’s a lot of growth overall, but most of it is concentrated in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and Morocco.
To take a closer look at some of the accelerators and incubators in these African Silicon Valleys, keep reading.
South Africa: RLabs
Based in Cape Town, RLabs organizes intense workshops on entrepreneurship and technology for promising startups. They also provide them with up to $20,000. The award-winning company focuses on combining social works with digital development; every project that they fund is designed to uplift communities and improve lives.
Nigeria: The Co-Creation Hub
The Co-Creation hub is in Lagos, where it holds events that have come to be known as Tech-Ins. Software designers come together over two days and work to create mobile-and web-based solutions to Nigeria’s social challenges.
The organization has also partnered with Facebook since May 2018, after Mark Zuckerberg himself visited the premises. This is the social media platform’s first African collaborative space, intended to help individuals learn and exchange ideas. Seven more are to be rolled out across Nigeria, and will also be connected to existing local hubs.
Egypt: Flat6Labs
Cairo Egypt – January 15: Participants piece together their new business ideas in the offices of Flat6Labs in Cairo, Egypt on January 15. The members have been building their small business ideas with a 3 month cycle taking advantage of the space, and mentorship in the Giza office. (Photo by David Degner / Getty Images)
Founded in Cairo in 2011, Flat6Labs now also has offices in Tunis, Jeddah, Beirut, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain. The company is both an accelerator and a seed money investor and has invested a total of $50 million in startups across the MENA (the Middle East and North Africa) region over the past seven years.
More than 180 portfolio companies, 100 corporate and governmental partners and 400 local and international coaches and mentors are affiliated with Flat6Labs. The population of Egypt, young and tech-mined, is considered by many to be its most excellent resource, and Business Development Manager Nour Ahmadein says the massive pool of talented developers is the best part of doing business in Cairo.
Kenya: Nairobi Garage
In the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi Garage offers fast Internet speeds and access to reliable electricity, both of which can be challenges in the country. The center also holds tech-based events, workshops, and conferences to help entrepreneurs gain new skills and connections.
Garages have also been established in Cape Town and Lagos, where similar activities drive innovation and business growth. Besides, they have funded several projects. The parent company describes its vision as Africa becoming a technology powerhouse.
Morocco: New Work Labs
New Work Labs provides an important co-working space for Morocco’s technology entrepreneurs. They also offer programmes and workshops and act as a start-up accelerator. Insiders predict that the number of hubs in the country will also grow exponentially in the next few years, thanks to the active efforts of local authorities and investors. An accurate representation of what is happening in the rest of Africa, Morocco’s tech start-ups are also closely linked with mobile operators.
If you are looking for a stylish and reliable set of earphones with extreme bass, sound quality and comfort, you should check out oraimo Shark OEB-E57D earphones.
oraimo, the smart accessories brand of TRANSSION Holdings, launched a magnetic and ergonomically designed earphone that comes with shark fit designed sports tips on each lightweight earbud that will stay securely throughout your travel and work out sessions. Listen to High Definition sound from music genres like jazz, highlife, funk, and afrobeat with an extraordinary rendition of saxophones, bass guitars and African drums. These features are part of what gave this Sound More wireless earphone the name SHARK!
The earphone comes with a flexible round-the-neck design avoiding hassle to untangle the wired earphones; the neckband is equipped with in-line remote and microphone that allows one to intuitively manage music without having to touch the device.
The Shark earphone exhibits a standby of 120 hours and you don’t have to worry about charging as Shark could also power a whole week’s workout. The impressive battery provides a talk time of up to 8 hours continuously offering crisper sound quality.
It is made up of a mix of plastic and metal, which keeps the unit light-weight without sacrificing on the build quality. It is equipped with Bluetooth Version 4.1 ensuring a rock-solid connection to the paired device and connects easily with any smart device.
oraimo Shark allows creating one’s own personalized optimal fit with three sizes of shark fin ear tips and earbuds available with each pack.
Oraimo is a smart accessories brand of TRANSSION Holdings specialised in designing, manufacturing and retailing consumer electronics products. oraimo develops cool and creative smart-accessories for young people around the world, enabling them to explore more excitement. oraimo is available in over 38 countries and regions across Africa and Asia.
Christmas is a season to show your loved ones just how much you care. Giving makes the season’s celebration more complete. Stuck looking for the perfect Christmas gift? We’ve made your decision making easier. We know picking the best Christmas gift can sometimes be more difficult than it seems. While trying to choose something you know your loved one would honestly appreciate, you also want to make a choice that gives you the best value for your money.
That’s why the #MerryXmasiPhone6s deal is undoubtedly the juiciest gift idea for this season.
Here’s what you get:
The Power To Do More With An Extended 1-year warranty And Awesome Tech Support
When you purchase an authentic, brand new iPhone 6s this Christmas, from any authorized reseller outlets, your devices come with an additional 1-year local Nigeria warranty courtesy Ensure Services. This means warranty benefits can be enjoyed on your purchased iPhone 6s device for up to two years when you buy your brand new “Tear Rubber” iPhone 6s from authorized reseller outlets. That is double value for your money! This Christmas, there is the Power to do More as the iPhone 6s comes with amazing features including the 32GB storage capacity on this premium device. That’s not all, you also get the best customer service experience for your gift purchase. Your loved one gets to enjoy your Christmas gift with the best technical support from authorized service providers at Ensure Services.
Take A Step Further
Visit any of the authorized reseller outlets, look out for the “iPhone Consultants” and they will fill you in on all you want to know about the iPhone lifestyle. In fact, just for buying an authentic, brand new iPhone 6s, you get a Backpack for Christmas!
Have a Merry Christmas with the iPhone 6s and show love this season by also gifting the iPhone 6s experience to someone you care about so much. Because now with the iPhone 6s 32GB you have the Power to do More
Leading global technology provider, Huawei Technologies has unveiled its latest smartphone that features a 6.5” Display Screen and Quad Cameras equipped with the latest AI technology. HUAWEI Y9 2019 follows the latest technology trend and brings the upgraded Kirin 710 chipset, front and rear dual camera, and the notched HUAWEI FullView Display.
The HUAWEI Y9 2019 is available for Pre-Order on Jumia and leading retailers across Nigeria. As part of the launch, Huawei will also be gifting customers with free Powerbanks, Bluetooth Speakers, Earpieces and many more with purchases of the smartphone for a limited time.
The new smartphone which features a 6.5” FullView Display, 4000 mAh Battery, latest innovative Four Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cameras, Face Unlock, 64GB and the powerful Kirin 710 SoC exudes outstanding craftsmanship and premium quality.
The HUAWEI Y9 2019 is an innovative high-tech product with unparalleled features like its new generation notched 6.5” FullView Display. The high screen to body ratio brings the bezel-less experience. The 3D curved design enables a comfortable sleek design, so users can experience cinematic-level visuals and smoother control. The delicate appearance and trendy colours of the HUAWEI Y9 2019 are elegant yet stylish and can be used by everyone.
HUAWEI Y9 2019 is equipped with a 4000mAh big battery, providing 52 hours of the call, or 9 hours of videos, or 9 hours of gaming, or 65 hours of music, or 14 hours of webpage browsing, bringing users a longer enjoyment experience with long-lasting endurance.
Besides the impressive FullView Display and Battery capacity, HUAWEI Y9 2019 also features 4 camera’s that have the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI). The camera’s AI technology can intelligently recognize scenes and is trained to see more than 500 scene types by creating 22 category labels to provide real-time optimization guaranteeing you the most stunning pictures.
Together with the optimized EMUI 8.2, 4G network and cost friendly price, HUAWEI Y9 2019 truly delivers a smooth user experience regardless of the activity.
The duo of TECNO Camon 11 and Camon 11 Pro are among the impressive series of smartphones, released by TECNO this year. The Camon 11 Pro comes as a better and upgraded version of its predecessor – the recently launched Camon 11.
While both devices share many similarities, the newer model features some improvements as regards chipset, camera setup, storage configurations, and others. With such advanced offerings in the TECNO Camon 11 Pro, it is no doubt more expensive than the Camon 11.
In the heart of this review, I will be unboxing a brand new TECNO Camon 11 Pro. Let me cut to the chase and start the review with gusto:
Camon 11 Pro Unboxing
This cell phone is enclosed in a rectangular box that shows an esthetic schematic design of the device, along with the model name.
Taking a look at the upper part of the box, you will see the data offers from MTN and 9mobile, two among the leading network providers in this country. In one of the offers, there is a 100 per cent data bonus from MTN on the mobile phone and another 1.5GB free data on SIM activation as well as 100 per cent data bonus from 9mobile on every data purchase made within the first 6 months.
After removing the box, the pleasant look of the phone greets you. If you check its top section, you will see a sticker that lists the critical specifications of the smartphone.
Camon 11 Pro Key Specs and Features
6.2-inch HD+ Display
Android 8.1 Oreo
2.0GHz Octa-Core MT6762 Helio P22 CPU
6GB RAM, 64GB ROM
16 + 5 Megapixel dual Rear Camera with quad-LED flash
24 megapixel front Camera with LED flash
The fingerprint sensor, Face ID
3750mAh battery
When you take the phone out of the box, you will see a smaller box containing items, such as the back cover, user manuals, warranty card, the SIM Ejector tool, and Boom Play.
Like the majority of smartphones produced by the TECNO brand, you need not stew over the possibility of any of the accessories missing. After purchasing the product, you will get the full package comprising all the necessary accessories.
1 Camon 11 Pro device
A user manual
SIM Ejector Tool
Warranty Card
1 USB 2.0 Cable
3-pin wall adapter charger
1 phone case
Boom play Music card
1 pair of earphones
It has an exquisite pair of earphones
The Camon 11 Pro packs a non-removable 3750m-Ah battery and a charger with fast charging support.
Looking at the picture above, you can see that TECNO has ditched the regular pouch on their mobile devices in the Camon family as this Camon 11 Pro’s pouch looks much better compared to what we are used to.
Camon 11 Pro Unboxing — DESIGN
Concerning the design, the phone’s aesthetical and architectural makeup readily shows it is a lookalike of the Camon 11. They both come with the same dimension and aspect ratio.
The Camon 11 Pro has a glossy and reflective body with its volume adjustment buttons and power/lock button on the right-hand side. Turning towards the left-hand side, you will see its SIM card and micro SD card slots. The loudspeaker grills, the micro USB port, and 3.5mm headphone jack sit at the bottom.
As can be seen in a number of latest releases from this phone maker, there is a shift in design which can be noticed at top of the device: The 3.5mm audio jack has been moved to a different section, which is at the bottom of the mobile phone. This is a vantage position for the jack as you can now put your smartphone in your pocket with ease while listening to music.
In the camera department, its 16+5 MP dual rear camera setup can be seen slightly above the quad-LED flash. Its rear-mounted fingerprint sensor lies a few inches away from the quad-flash. At the front section, there is a 24-megapixel selfie snapper with LED flash.
Camon 11 Pro Unboxing — Display
As regards the display, the TECNO Camon 11 Pro sports a massive 6.2-inch Super FullView IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution of 1500 by 720 pixels. Just like the smaller Camon 11, this upgraded model also comes with the same screen-to-body ratio of 87.5% and a rectangular notch at the top part of its screen display.
It promises the best of colours with its aspect ratio of 19:9 and brightness of 500 nits. The TECNO Camon 11 Pro, equipped with an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22, 6GB of RAM, 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256 via microSD card), and a strong 3750-mAh battery, should offer a remarkable performance. The Camon 11 Pro is now available in the market at a rate price of N76,000.
Do let us know your opinion about the Camon 11 Pro.
In a bid to further demonstrate its positioning as an innovative life insurance company, African Alliance, Nigeria’s foremost insurance company, has unveiled a new interactive website that boasts of personalized features and ease of transaction.
Hosted on its former web link, www.africanallianceplc.com, the website especially boasts a feature that allows visitors to the page to instantly calculate their premiums and adjust the value to suit their goals. Among other notable features is a portal for customers to view their life insurance policies on a single page, an instant connection to pay for premiums in seconds and a simple Question & Answer feature that advises customers of the right premium to suit the current stage of their lives.
Speaking on the website, CEO, African Alliance Plc, Mrs. Funmi Omo said: “This is one of the ways African Alliance is committed to protecting the lives of every Nigerian as our purpose outlines. We believe everyone deserves the best quality of life and this begins with the choice they make in everything they do, especially in the choice of the life insurance policy they decide to take. As more people embrace technology, we are also upgrading all processes to deliver an omnichannel delightful customer experience to our customers”.
Following rigorous strategy sessions, the company has begun to roll out new initiatives ahead of its 2019 plan to strengthen the company’s position as one focused on advancement and delivering exceptional value to all stakeholders. Most recently, it announced the relocation of its headquarters from its former Marina location to a high-rise building in the heart of Ikoyi on Awolowo street. The move was predicated on the need to guarantee easy access to the company’s headquarters.
In its quest to go beyond banking in serving its customers better and impacting on their lives, Diamond Bank has introduced a premium lifestyle subscription service for its Affluent banking customers called XclusivePlus.
Speaking on the XclusivePlus Proposition, Kari Tukur, Head, Consumer Banking, Diamond bank Plc. Said “we have seen a rise in customer spend in the past few years for luxury travel, luxury experiences and luxury products among the emerging affluent client segment. Our proposition is well positioned to further enhance their lifestyle and provide them with the most satisfying rewards.”
She went on further to explain. “XclusivePlus membership comes with an automatic card upgrade to the Diamond Visa signature naira debit card. Diamond Bank is the first bank in Nigeria to go to market with this card. This is a naira card with higher spend limits and enabled international spend. With this card, our customer will enjoy lots of world-class travel and lifestyle benefits such as free access to over 800 Premium airport lounges globally, great discounts and VIP treatment at luxury hotels around the world, free travel insurance cover for them and their family for medical emergencies, lost luggage, flight cancellation and much more anytime they travel. This insurance is also valid for foreign visa applications.”
There are also benefits closer to home, including free cinema tickets all year around for the movie lovers, free premium events tickets such as concerts, comedy shows and art exhibitions and lots of great offers and discounts from a wide range of merchants across the country ranging from restaurants, bars, hotels, shopping and much more
XclusivePlus subscribers are also invited to various seminars, conferences and roundtable discussions covering a wide range of topics such as Wealth Management & Investment, Economic Outlook, Financial Planning, Assess to Finance and lots more. These events will give them the opportunity to acquire knowledge from industry experts and network with like minds.
She concluded by saying with the XclusivePlus, Diamond Bank is always available to the customer wherever and whenever you need us through the mobile app. With over 3 million users, the Mobile app is loaded with exciting features such as local and foreign currency transfers, bill payments, airtime top-up, Esusu, Events and Movie Tickets purchase.
Subscribing to XclusivePlus is simple, all the customer needs to do is visit www.diamondbank.com/xclusiveplus/ and fill out the easy opt-in form and within 2 minutes they will start enjoying all these benefits.
Everyone knows at least something about online gambling opportunities as these are everywhere on the Internet. However, the thing that has been overtaking the whole gambling industry from the beginning of the 2000s were social casinos as we know them. Social casino or gambling is the whole new concept of entertaining and socializing within the same online platform meaning that people can spend fun time together in virtual space.
Therefore, if you are interested in the whole concept of this kind of gambling, we have prepared a few clarifications for you to better understand it. First and foremost, social gambling shall be understood as nothing but gambling online with a unique opportunity to engage with friends and spend some pleasant time with other people online. Secondly, this is a huge industry which is expected to grow within the next decade and therefore requires new poker programs heroes to conquer it.
Main Features Of Modern Social Gambling
When talking about the unique features of this particular kind of gambling it is important to mention that people are generally more loyal to it than other gaming solutions. 60% of single-payment social players continue to play the game after their one-time payment. For other online games, on the other hand, a mere 7% of one-time players continue to play after their initial deposit amount is gone.
Here are some other exciting features of the social casino industry and its development in recent years:
people come here to chill out: while traditional casinos are usually visited with the desire to win money, social ones are usually used to relax, unwind and use quality time with friends. Given the incredible convenience and their presence on a variety of online platforms, it is no wonder people wish to chill out using these tools. As life gets more intense and the Internet more popular, this industry will only grow;
14% of users spend at least 1 hour per day: since these games are easy to access in the digital space, once a person gets there it is rather difficult to leave the media without playing at least one game. The better the graphics and plots, the longer people tend to stay on these gambling platforms;
higher motivation to play: as compared with real gambling, in this particular type it is not money or some kind of gain, but rather fun and the opportunity to spend time with friends or relatives.
To wrap things up, if you as an entrepreneur in the online gambling industry or even not an adjacent one would like to have an exciting experience developing a game, there are some experienced developers which would help you with that. The only thing to understand is that the industry is worth investing in.
HUAWEI CLOUD, the cloud-computing services of Huawei, has unveiled South Africa as its newest cloud region at AfricaCom 2018, making the company the world’s first cloud service provider that operates a local data center to provide cloud services in Africa.
Huawei Cloud South Africa region will start providing cloud services at the end of this year, allowing organizations operating inside South Africa and its neighboring countries to access lower-latency, reliable, and secure cloud services, such as Elastic Cloud Server (ECS), Elastic Volume Service (EVS), and Object Storage Service (OBS). Huawei Cloud also indicated a plan to unveil more new regions in Africa.
Director-General, National Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services, South Africa, Mr. Robert Nkuna said: “Huawei has been a great technology partner to our country and they have regularly brought cutting-edge technologies to our shores. The launch of the Huawei Cloud Service is taking place in an exciting period in our country. For an example, we are investing in skills development with numerous partners. We’ll engage Huawei to transfer cloud technology skills to SA and the continent. We are convinced that we can fast-track our development if we work in partnership with other stakeholders.”
Li Peng, President of Huawei Southern Africa Region, said:” Huawei has been operating in Africa for 20 years, contributing to the social and economic development and enriching the lives of Africans with its ICT solutions and services. We have an in-depth understanding of the African market, this makes us capable of meeting customers’ current and potential needs effectively. South Africa is one of the most diverse and promising emerging markets globally with tremendous potential. With cloud services, we are aiming to unleash the latent capacity by introducing cloud computing, one of the crucial engines driving growth in this era.”
Edward Deng, Vice President of Huawei Cloud Business Unit, commented, “With over 30 years of technical expertise in ICT infrastructure and products, Huawei provides reliable, secure, and sustainable cloud services to customers worldwide. Looking forward, Huawei Cloud’s innovative technologies and services, such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence, will help African governments, carriers, and enterprises in a variety of industries such as finance, energy, agriculture, to leapfrog to a fully-connected, intelligent era.”
At the event, Huawei Cloud released the Africa Partnership Program with local channel partners, such as Altron, ATOS, BCX, Datacentrix, EOH, Gijima, StorTech, TCM, Tech Mahindra, T-systems and XON.
In additional, Huawei also launched InTouch Aggregator, a PaaS platform powered on HUAWEI CLOUD, which helps connect carriers, open up telecom capabilities, enable OTT, and build up the cloud ecosystem.
Huawei Cloud and its partners’ global reach cover Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Africa, and China, with 22 regions and 37 availability zones. A growing number of organizations, such as Groupe PSA, Santander Bank, European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Falabella, and Andreani, have chosen Huawei Cloud and partners, thanks to their cutting-edge technologies and professional local technical support.
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. With integrated solutions across four key domains – telecom networks, IT, smart devices, and cloud services – we are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.
Huawei’s end-to-end portfolio of products, solutions, and services are both competitive and secure. Through open collaboration with ecosystem partners, we create lasting value for our customers, working to empower people, enrich home life, and inspire innovation in organizations of all shapes and sizes.
At Huawei, innovation focuses on customer needs. We invest heavily in basic research, concentrating on technological breakthroughs that drive the world forward. We have more than 180,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1987, Huawei is a private company fully owned by its employees.
Wepay, a new e-commerce platform with a promise to change the way Nigerian online shoppers buy their desired products will launch its services in Nigeria on Monday, 19 November 2018. The launch event is slated to take place in the BODC Trading & Investment company’s corporate office at the Osborne Foreshore Estate, Ikoyi.
The platform, which will deal on a wide variety of products, including the latest mobile devices and accessories, is also expected to blaze the trail in the area of customer experience with extended warranties and aftercare services including repairs and maintenance of customers’ devices, free accessories like battery chargers, Bluetooth earpieces, hands-free cords, beautiful device casings, external speakers, pouches, table holders etc.
The Wepay platform will also offer the customers extended warranties of three to six months beyond the manufacturer’s warranty, screen protection insurance, opportunities for device upgrade as well as trade-in programs.
According to the information released by the office, Wepay will be offering shoppers on its platform unmatchable sales deals and amazing after-sales services to ensure that they have the best customer experience.
Akin Kehinde, the Managing Consultant, informed that he is excited as all is set for the first opportunity the company has to interact with the customers. “We will take the guests in attendance through purchase demonstrations to give them a first-hand experience of the services we offer on the platform, www.wepayng.com which is expected to come alive at the launch event”
“Our customers, will not only be offered a wide range of products including the latest of the mobile devices when the platform goes live but will be made to experience our unparalleled signature service delivery,” he said. The Managing Consultant informed that the platform will rely on the combination of its cutting-edge technology deployment and knowledge of the Nigerian market to deliver to the consumers the flexibility that allows them to live their full potentials.
He described the Wepay platform as, “attractive, forward-looking, sophisticated, highly interactive and secure,” and will ensure that the usual frustration that characterizes online shopping is accorded adequate attention and the customer’s shopping time is efficiently utilized.
It’s almost the end of the year and the big news is TECNO Mobile is set to launch an addition to its camera-centric CAMON smartphone series. If this news is anything to go by, the phone giant will be dabbling into the Artificial Intelligence space as it’s set to unveil its first ever AI camera smartphone. If you are a selfie lover, photography enthusiast or tech-savvy individual, then this is information you will find insightful.
Like its predecessors, the new CAMON is set to launch with higher pixels, powerful sensors, and advanced autofocus. These features will make it perform exceptionally well as far as taking selfie-shots in bright and low-light scenarios is concerned. Although these features are amazing, we are specifically looking forward to the AI feature and we can tell it means more juice is offered to the photographic ability of the Camon Series.
With a rumored release date of November 19, the new CAMONis suspected to come with a 24MP AI selfie camera with adjustable flashlights. However, we are looking forward to seeing how this will push forward the ability if the most popular Android Smartphone camera in Africa.
Talking about display and design, we expect the new CAMON to be slicker and slimmer, perhaps with a notch. Will the fingerprint be on the screen, behind or beside the phone? We can’t wait.
The device will most likely come with AndroidTM 8.1 (Go edition) operating system and the google assistant, which means users can give instructions to the phone without having to touch it.
TECNO smartphones are noted for having high-end features without the high-end price, therefore the new CAMON is expected to be made available at a value-friendly price tag.
While we anticipate the release of this smartphone, this is the year we are seeing TECNO launch three different CAMON devices. We’ve had the Camon CM, Camon X and now another Camon. What will it be called? Camon X1?
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), a global network of organizations which support small and growing businesses in emerging markets, through the support of DFID recently launched the entrepreneurial ecosystem snapshots of Ibadan and Port Harcourt, Nigeria. These reports expand on the study of the entrepreneurial landscape of Nigeria, of which Abuja and Lagos snapshots have been previously launched. Unlike other nations which ANDE studies using a country-wide approach, Nigeria is mostly heterogeneous, hence the need for a city-by-city study.
The ANDE entrepreneurial ecosystem snapshot aims to identify organizations that actively support entrepreneurs and the kind of support they provide in specific cities. These organizations include investors, capacity development providers, business development support providers, professional service providers, academic institutions, corporate foundations, media organizations, financial institutions, associations, government agencies, and others.
Ibadan and Port Harcourt are cities in Nigeria with great entrepreneurial potential and which are receiving increasing local and international attention. The study reveals that the top focus is for entrepreneurial support stakeholders for Ibadan and Port Harcourt is youth entrepreneurship. However, while stakeholders in Port Harcourt focus more on the information and communication sector, stakeholders in Ibadan are sector agnostic.
The study also reveals challenges that hinder the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in these cities. These include: lack of access to finance, talent migration (also referred to as brain drain) due to perceived lack of opportunities, mono-sectoral concentration and dependency on oil and gas, disconnect between investors and the reality of the ecosystem etc.
These snapshots will find relevance to entrepreneurs as well as entrepreneurial support organizations located in these cities as well as those with interest in these cities.
This report which will also be made available on ANDE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem portal also features the gaps, opportunities, and recommendations for increased entrepreneurial development in these cities. More information is available on ecosystems.andeglobal.org.
