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- 30 Apr 2026
How Nigerians Search is Changing — and Why it Matters for Our Businesses
By Olumide Balogun There was a time when using a search engine felt like cracking a code. You typed two or three carefully chosen keywords, hoped the machine understood, and waited to see what came…
- 14 Feb 2012
Nokia Drives Locally Relevant Apps on Nokia Store
Mr. Olumide Balogun, Nokia’s Services Manager for Ecosystem Developer Experience (EDX) has said that there are over 177 publishers of applications on Nokia Store with more than one million downloads…
- 22 Jan 2019
HMD Global Supports Build 2019
HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones, has announced that it will be supporting Techpoint Build 2019. The event, which is organized by Techpoint Africa, one of Nigeria’s largest chroniclers of tech…
- 22 Jan 2018
HMD, Home of Nokia Phones Partners Techpoint Build 2018
As part of efforts to support tech startups in Nigeria, HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones is sponsoring Techpoint Build 2018 billed for the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, from 25th - 27th of…
- 2 May 2024
Kaduna, Google Launch First AI Training in Hausa Language
Kaduna State Government, in partnership with Google and Data Science Nigeria (DSN), introduced the inaugural “AI for Beginners in Hausa,” marking the first instance of artificial intelligence (AI)…
- 7 Jan 2015
Microsoft Mobile to Deliver Prizes to 12 ‘Lumia Promo’ Winners
Microsoft Mobile Devices (MMD) said it will deliver the 12 brand new Ford Figo cars to winners under the 12 Days of Christmas ‘Make It Happen’ Lumia Promotion, by next week. Mr. Joseph Umunakwe,…
- 14 Jan 2015
Cheers as Microsoft Mobile Delivers Prizes to Lumia Promo Winners
Winners under Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services (MMD) '12 Days of Christmas ‘Make It Happen’ Lumia Promotion' took turn Tuesday to express their delight over the promo. The presentation…
- 5 Feb 2016
Microsoft with Lumia 950 XL, 950 Brings Fresh Impetus to BYOD
Microsoft Corporation, with an aptitude for increased user (work) productivity, launched in Nigeria, its new line of Lumia smartphones. The Microsoft Lumia 950 includes a 5.2-inch display and a…
- 29 Oct 2019
YouTube Announces New Initiatives To Support Growth Of Local Creators In Nigeria
YouTube has unveiled two new initiatives to support the growth of YouTube Creators in Nigeria. The first is a YouTube-driven promotional campaign that features upcoming content from top local…
- 26 Nov 2014
Microsoft Mobile Dangles 12 Cars in the ‘Lumia Christmas’ Celebration
Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services has announced the commencement of the ‘Lumia Christmas’ promotion. Aimed at making this holiday season special for its customers, this promotion which…
- 4 Dec 2014
First 3 Winners Emerge In Microsoft Devices Lumia Christmas Promo
Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services (MMDS) has conducted the first draws in the ongoing ‘Lumia Christmas’ promotion, as three winners are expected to drive home their brand new Ford Figo car. MMDS…
- 12 Dec 2014
Microsoft Lumia ‘Make It Happen’ Promo Delights Customers
In a bid to making this yuletide season a memorable one for its ever growing loyal customers, Microsoft Mobile Devices has made good its promise of rewarding customers who emerged winners in its in…
- 15 Jan 2015
Microsoft Unveils Lumia 535 Dual Sim, Promises Unrivalled Experience
Microsoft has announced the availability of its globally acclaimed Lumia 535 Dual Sim 3G Smartphone in Nigeria offering five great integrated Microsoft experiences, a wide-angle 5 megapixel front…
- 16 Feb 2015
Microsoft to Offer N3.5m to Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs
As part of its commitment to supporting the development of entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services would be awarding N3.5m to 5 Nigerians with brilliant…
- 17 Mar 2015
Tara Fela-Durotoye, Others to Mentor Winners of Microsoft Mobile’s “From Passion to Empire” initiative
Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services has announced that it will be working with three highly successful indigenous entrepreneurs to mentor eventual winners of the ongoing ‘From Passion to Empire’…
- 14 Apr 2015
Lumia 640 XL Makes Triumphant Entry to Nigeria
Microsoft on Monday announced the availability of the Lumia 640 XL in Nigeria. The latest device to join the Lumia portfolio, the Lumia 640 XL offers more personal computing and increased…
- 28 Apr 2015
Tears-of-Joy as Winners Emerge in Microsoft Devices’ "Passion to Empire" Campaign
Jessica Yahaya, an entrepreneur with passion for agricultural produce preservation was reduced to tears-of-joy as she joined Daniel Isa, Emmanuel Ugwueke, Emmanuel Okena and Godwin Benson as five top…
- 29 Apr 2015
Microsoft Unveils Winners of Lumia 535 Dual SIM “Passion to Empire” Campaign
Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services unveiled winners of its entrepreneurship initiative, the Microsoft Lumia 535 “Passion To Empire” campaign, which kicked off Monday, February 16. They are, Daniel…
- 6 Nov 2015
Lagos CI Fair to Host Social Media Jury Masterclass
The Lagos Creative Industry (CI) Fair will play host to the Social Media Jury, a panel session master class on Social Media. The event which comes up on November 10th at Freedom Park, Lagos Island is…
- 8 Feb 2016
Microsoft Shows Continuum Prowess with Lumia 950, 950XL in Nigeria
Microsoft Nigeria, has unveiled two of its latest Windows 10 mobile flagship smartphones; Lumia 950 and 950 XL, which shares the same code-base with Windows 10 desktop OS. The newest flagship devices…
- 22 Jul 2016
TheSM Jury to Hold During ICTEL EXPO 2016
The countdown to the third edition of the Social Media Jury has begun. Popularly called The SM Jury, it’s a platform for young and creative entrepreneurs to meet and have a one- on -one interaction…
- 4 Aug 2016
Entrepreneurs Come Together for 3rd Edition Of #TheSMjury
Entrepreneurs from all walks of life stormed the recent ICT and Telecommunication industry (ICTEL Expo) tagged ‘Building Your Digital Empire’ to address the challenges faced by the Entrepreneurs in…
- 22 May 2018
HMD Global Partners with Techpoint Inspired 2018
As part of efforts to encourage technological innovation and motivate tech startups in Nigeria, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, have thrown their weight behind the 2018 annual Techpoint…
- 5 Jun 2018
Reloaded Nokia 8110 4G Arrives in Nigeria
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that the Nokia 8110 4G is now available to buy from accredited dealers for N24, 000 from 28th May, 2018. Reloading the legendary Nokia 8110, this…
- 5 Oct 2018
Nokia 6.1 Plus Brings Popular all-screen Design to Nigeria
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced the availability of the Nokia 6.1 Plus in Nigeria, a stunning, contemporary smartphone with an immersive, all-screen design. With smart…
- 1 Dec 2020
Google launches People Cards to Help Africans Who Want to be Found on Google Search
Google has introduced a new mobile-only feature that makes people more discoverable on Google Search. People Cards allow people to create their presence on Search in the form of a card…
- 9 May 2023
Google Introduces New Tool to Enhance Quick Access to Maternal Care in Nigeria
Google on Tuesday announced a new tool to help in assessing geographic access to emergency obstetric (EmOC) care. This is a broader effort to help decision makers, governments and public health…
- 17 May 2023
Google Celebrates Africa Day with Immersive Art, African Music and Stories
Africa gears up for Africa Day, an event that marks the founding of the African Union and celebrates the continent's quest for unity, Google is unveiling a range of programs and activities to…
- 23 Nov 2023
Google's Hustle Academy Awards 75 Million Naira to 15 Nigerian SMBs in Funding Initiative
5,300 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Africa today celebrated their graduation from Google’s Hustle Academy, showcasing their commitment to enhancing their business skills and…
- 20 Aug 2026
Google Offers Nigerian Students Free Gemini AI Plus Subscription for One Year
Google has announced a 12-month free subscription to Google AI Plus for students in Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education as the new academic year begins.