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How Nigerian tech companies are supporting #EndSARSProtest

Police brutality and COVID-19: two viruses currently killing Nigerians. But the former is more deadly, it has killed more Nigerian youths than COVID-19.

Orange announces the release of the cheapest 4G smartphone ever, supported by Google

Orange announced the Sanza touch - an exclusive Orange smartphone and the most affordable 4G Android (Go edition) device globally. Affordability of devices remains one of the most significant barriers to smartphone adoption in Africa. The average cost of an entry level smartphone in Africa still exceeds 60% of average

How recommendation engines work

A simple guide to how Google, Facebook, Amazon and other platforms make accurate product recommendations for users.

Shorts, a TikTok competitor by YouTube

Shorts is a new short-form video experience that allows creators on YouTube shoot catchy videos with their mobile phones. It was announced on Sept. 14, 2020

Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 5 could be the last set of the Accelerator programme

Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 5 has been announced. Rather than the usual 12 startups selected twice a year, this cohort is a combined class of 20 startups and it could be the last cohort of the programme.

EXPLAINER: What is Google Lens and how to use it?

Google Lens is a technology that can identify objects and give relevant feedback on them. Using Lens, you can copy contact details from a business card, translate foreign text, shop for items, even name the breed of a random dog on the road.

Google's first Africa Developer Space launched in Lagos is free for all

Google has launched its first Developer Space in Africa, in Lagos, Nigeria. The Google Developer Space would serve as a hub for Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa and can be used by members of the Africa tech community for free.