In Issac Newton’s words, “what goes up usually comes down”. In Apple’s case, it took about 12 trading sessions for the world’s most valuable listed company by market value (Apple Inc) to lose more than $500 billion in market capitalization, showing a whooping decline of more than 20%. The tech juggernaut has plunged about 22.6% […]
Six largest tech stocks by market value lose more than $1 trillion in 3 days
The six largest tech stocks by market capitalization lost more than $1 trillion over the last 3-day trading sessions
NITDA launches technology and entrepreneurship scheme
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched its Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scheme that is specially designed for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Tech startups.
NCC creates digital economy department to harness technology in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the creation of a Digital Economy Department, which will be responsible for promoting the digital economic agenda of the federal government.
Google building its own debit card
Google is designing its own physical and digital debit card. The Google card and a linked checking account will enable users to buy items with a card, smartphone or through the web browser
FG orders NITDA to design framework for lawful use of citizens’ data
In response to the reports of devious schemes perpetrated through the use of personal data of Nigerians, the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMoCDE) has ordered the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), to design a framework for lawful processing of personal data.
Chinese TikTok announces $250 million pledge to aid combat coronavirus
One of the fast-growing video-apps, TikTok has pledged the sum of $250 million to support communities in the fight against coronavirus.
Facebook to invest $100 million in media houses as coronavirus crashes their revenue
Facebook has said it would support media houses with $100 million investment as the pains of Coronavirus pandemic bite harder.
Defining and regulating ‘hate speech’
One of the speakers at this year’s Social Media Week was Mr Cheta Nwanze, an engineer with a varied career in IT, the media and consulting.
Visibility & Thought leadership expert, Dr. Glory Edozien, named LinkedIn Top Voice in Africa
On International Women’s Day, LinkedIn released its first-ever Top Voices list for Africa which highlights 10 thought leaders on the continent, sharing insightful content and helping shape conversations around topics that impact women