5 things you should know about Spotify Greenroom, the Clubhouse rival with podcast feature
5 things you should know about Spotify Greenroom, the Clubhouse rival with podcast feature Spotify has launched its live audio chat app, Greenroom, on Android and iOS in 135 countries, including Nigeria. Greenroom is a reimagined version of Betty Labs' Locker Room app, which was acquired by Spotify in March. The dark-themed app includes features akin to those found in Clubhouse, such as the ability to engage in live audio conversations without requiring an invite. We tested Greenroom's Andro.
Cannabis startup raises $44m, MTN’s service disruption affects a few customers
Cannabis startup raises $44m, MTN’s service disruption affects a few customers MTN claims that its service disruption will affect only a few customers, and a Nigerian lawyer is suing the Federal Government over the Twitter ban. Sanity Group, a cannabis and digital health startup based in Germany, has raised $44.2 million in a Series A round of funding. The round, which brings Sanity Group's total funding to $73 million, is being billed as Europe's largest cannabis financing. The weed con.
MyCoverGenius enables Nigerians to access fully digitized, low-cost insurance coverage
MyCoverGenius enables Nigerians to access fully digitized, low-cost insurance coverage In Nigeria, insurance is not widely available. For starters, many people are unfamiliar with the concept of insurance or how it applies to their daily lives. Add to this the fact that the vast majority of Nigerians are impoverished. In essence, the average Nigerian cannot afford or is uninterested in purchasing an insurance policy. As of 2018, only 1.9 percent of Nigeria's adult population had at least one .
7 Excellent ways to Learn Digital Marketing From Scratch
7 Excellent ways to Learn Digital Marketing From Scratch Would you believe it if I tell you that the number of internet users is currently around 4.66 billion, 59.5 percent of the total global population? With such growing digitalization, everything has changed, especially the way of doing business. Most people are now buying and selling online, meaning the offline business isn't as effective as it used to be. In the recent decade, digital marketing has now become an integral part of a business.
10 Steps To Take Your Career To The Next Level
10 Steps To Take Your Career To The Next Level 1. Ascertain Career Interests 2. Upgrade Yourself 3. Network On Social Media 4. Work Hard and Smart 5. Blow Your Own Trumpet 6. Don't Overlook The Current Role 7. Switch Jobs/Contracts If Needed 8. Create A Positive Environment 9. Work On Your CV/Resume 10. Switch Industries If Needed Ascertain Career Interest Be clear in your mind on what your key objectives/aspirations and interests are. Ponder on those things or area of .
How TikTok is assisting African-American creators in reclaiming their history, identity, and whitewashed culture
How TikTok is assisting African-American creators in reclaiming their history, identity, and 'whitewashed' culture A year after police officers shot and killed George Floyd in Minneapolis, the Black Lives Matter movement continues to shine a light on the impact of police brutality and systemic racism on African Americans. Juneteenth, the June 19 commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States, has also gained national prominence and is expected to become a federal holiday this we.
Reports of TurboTax Breach Greatly Exaggerated
Reports of TurboTax Breach Greatly Exaggerated According to Intuit, owner of TurboTax, reports of a data breach have been exaggerated. Numerous news outlets recently reported that an unknown number of TurboTax accounts had been compromised as a result of a wave of credential stuffing attacks. Such attacks make use of credentials stolen from other websites and re-used on the TurboTax website. "Intuit's systems were not compromised," spokesman Rick Heineman said. He explained that Intuit notif.
Triggerfish, a South African animation studio, has partnered with Disney to produce an African-themed animated series in 2022
Triggerfish has partnered with Disney to produce an African-themed animated series in 2022 Triggerfish, a South African animation studio, is set to produce a ten-part African-themed science fiction series in collaboration with other reputable studios such as Walt Disney. The series will culminate in a feature-length animated film. The Disney original film, titled Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in 2022. Each chapter of the animated anthology will be a ten-minu.
From Q3 2021, Nigerian fintechs without defined regulations must undergo incubation before operating
From Q3 2021, Nigerian fintechs without defined regulations must undergo incubation before operating The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has hinted at a new regulatory requirement for financial technology firms operating in the country. Beginning in Q3 2021, fintech platforms that lack a defined framework will be required to undergo an incubation program in order to operate legally. The Commission introduced the Regulatory Incubator (RI) program on June 16, 2021, to allow f.
Banks and startups need to partner for growth
Banks and startups need to partner for growth but who can solve the risks involved? Five Nigerian banks have joined as pioneer members of a new initiative aimed at increasing corporate-startup collaboration in emerging markets. The initiative is called the Circle of Corporate Investors and is being organized by Catalyst Fund, an African, Asian, and Latin American accelerator. The goal is to assist startups and corporations in "better discovering technical and commercial synergies while also s.
