Ahead of his 26th birthday celebration, Nigerian pop music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that God has big plans for him. Continue reading God has big plans for me – Da ...
I sometimes feel depressed with low self-esteem – Tiwa Savage
Queen of afro-pop music, Tiwa Savage, has revealed that in spite of the glitz and glamour she displays on social media, she sometimes feels depressed by low self-esteem. Continue reading I sometimes ...
As Udom Crowns Attah with Honour
Giving honour to whom honour is due”, may be the most appropriate way to describe the grandstanding manner in which the Akwa Ibom state government has chosen to celebrate the former governor of the st ...
Glo’s leadership recognised globally — Commissioner
The various innovative ideas introduced into the telecommunications sector by Nigeria’s fully integrated telecommunications provider, Globacom, have earned it the leadership of the country’s informat ...
Destruction, killings not part of Jihad — Emir of Kano
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, yesterday, dismissed insinuations killings and destruction in the country by Muslim elements in the name of Islamic Jihad were against the tenets and teachings o ...
ISI shut indefinitely over hijab controversy
DESPITE the resolution of relevant stakeholders at a Parents/Teachers Association of the International School Ibadan, University of Ibadan to maintain status quo pending resolution of agitation by som ...
Int’l friendly: Cranes of Uganda hold Super Eagles to goalless draw
THE Super Eagles of Nigeria, was Sunday held to a goalless draw by the Cranes of Uganda in an international friendly match. Continue reading Int’l friendly: Cranes of Uganda hold Super Eagles to goall ...
Court ruling on Adetimehin-led exco: Its victory for democracy, rule of law – Ondo APC
THE All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, has described the affirmation of the elections that ushered them into office by an Ondo State High Court on Monday as a victory for democracy and rul ...
Anenih to be buried December 1
FORMER Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih, will be buried in his Mausoleum, at his country home in Uzenema-Arue, Uromi, Edo state,December ...
Boko Haram attacks leave 53 soldiers dead in pre-election show of force
Boko Haram jihadists have killed 53 soldiers and farmers in three days of attacks in northeastern Nigeria, security sources said Tuesday, in a new show of force ahead of February elections in the West ...
A lot of Nigerians believe in what Buhari is doing – Femi Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina has said that a lot of Nigerians believe in what Buhari is doing just as he said that his principal would rather lose the 2019 presidential ele ...
He can’t handle his booze
I think my boyfriend has a drink problem but he insists he doesn’t. I love him so much and we seem made for each other - until he gets drunk. I am 26 and he’s 28. We’ve been together for a year and I ...
Now I’m free to leave my loveless marriage
Dear Bunmi, I got married because I was pregnant even though I wasn’t really in love with my husband. He is a good man and I thought at 28, I was better off settling down. But I lost the pregnancy in ...
Boko Haram, Chibok girls kidnapping used as against me in 2015 election – Jonathan
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Abuja said that Nigerians must not allow anti-democratic elements whom he refereed to as hooligans to have access to power, saying it would become a da ...
Fire Service successfully curtailed fire in EFCC
Men of the Federal Fire Service, FFS, Wuse Zonal office today, Monday, 19th November, 2018 successfully subdued inferno that almost razed down the Wuse 2 Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Cri ...
Jonathan’s phone call to Buhari conferred legitimacy on Nigeria’s political process – Speaker Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara said that the decision of former president Goodluck Jonathan to concede defeat after the 2015 presidential election was responsible for bring ...
First death sentence for India’s 1984 anti-Sikh riots
An Indian court on Tuesday sentenced to death one of the two attackers convicted of killing two men during the anti-Sikh riots in 1984 and sentenced the other convict to life imprisonment. Continue re ...
2019: Buhari will never rig elections – Presidency
The special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina has on Tuesday said that Buhari would rather lose the forthcoming presidential election than rig it. Continue ...
Gov. Okowa calls for forensic audit to fight corruption
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says forensic and investigative audit is the effective weapon against corruption because of its capacity to streamline public sector accountability mechanism. Continue rea ...
CBN’s proposed review of NUBAN system — one giant leap for payments in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria recently revealed plans to upgrade the Nigeria Uniform Bank Account Number (NUBAN) to a 16-digit based system. Guest contributor, Adewale Otolorin shares his thoughts on wh ...
Using voice as a channel to offer financial services to the under-served
A look at the possibility of using interactive voice response to offer financial services to the unbanked, as the mobile phone is their major means of communication.
Ogun State government and MainOne are bringing 250km of fibre-optic Internet infrastructure to the state
In an unprecedented move, the Ogun State government is enabling MainOne bring about 250 km of fibre optic internet cable infrastructure to the state. Here's why this move is important.
The gathering of African tech talents in Europe, Berlin edition
On November 14, 2018, Techpoint, in partnership with TechStars, hosted the first African tech talent meetup in Europe. The aim was to create a platform where tech talents from different European count ...
Social Media Roundup: The alleged real face behind Instablog9ja
This week on social media; identity of Instablog9ja revealed, RIP Stan Lee and other stories.
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018 Day 11: FUNAAB and Abeokuta Meetup
Highlights of activities of day twelve of the Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018; from Ibadan to Abeokuta.
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018 Day 10: An Amala Skye (Polaris) affair and a meetup
An Amala Skye (Polaris) affair, a meetup and other highlights on day 10 of Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018 Days 7, 8 and 9: Exploring Ibadan, the Home of Many Firsts
On Days 7, 8 and 9 of Techpoint Tours 2018, we took on the city of Ibadan. Here are the highlights of our various visits and discoveries.
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018 Day 6: Discovery and congregation in Ife
It's the 6th day and the team is still in OAU. Here are interesting discoveries and highlights for the day.
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018 Days 4 and 5: Great Ife!
Highlight of activities that the team engaged in on days 4 and 5 of the Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018
Techpoint and Techstars to host African developers in Berlin for a meet and greet
Techpoint Africa, in partnership with Techstars, will be hosting a meet and greet evening for African developers, designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs, who work and reside in Berlin or any nearby c ...
Here’s the technology the Nigerian government uses to combat disaster outbreaks
There is a paradigm shift in crisis management from mere response — or reactionary measures — to prevention, and Nigeria through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) ironically is in on thi ...
What makes the Igbo Apprenticeship model tick and critical considerations before taking it mainstream
Guest contributor, Chinedu Okoro shares some insights into the acclaimed Igbo Apprenticeship model and considerations for seamless integration with contemporary business practices
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018 Day 3: A day at FUTA and a meetup
On the third day on the Techpoint Innovation Tour, the crew spent the most part of the day at the Federal University of Technology Akure, before preparing for an evening meetup at Premier Hub.
The Tunisian Startup Act: Showing us how to support Nigerian startups
Guest contributor, Enyioma Madubuike takes a close look at the Tunisian Startup Act, the promise it holds for startups and what Nigerian legislators can learn from it.
#StartupSouth4 couldn’t have been more intentional about attracting tech development to Southern Nigeria
Set in the heartland city of Owerri, Imo State, the latest in the series of the Startup South events, #StartupSouth4, came lining with days of engaging activities.
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018 Days 1 and 2: Hello Akure
After touring the North, South-East and South-South in previous editions, it was finally time for the Techpoint Innovation Tour to come closer to base -- South-West Nigeria. Here are highlights from t ...
The legal implications of crowdfunding your startup in Nigeria
As crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular fund-raising alternative for startups on the international scene, Temidayo Dauda (for Techpoint Publishing Partner, Babalakin and Co) explores the l ...
Open Banking Nigeria can democratise access to the Nigerian banking system, but there’s a challenge
Amidst ongoing debates about whether or not fintechs are a threat to the Nigerian banking industry, a non-for-profit organisation is working on the Open Banking initiative, in a move that will favour ...
With its new pick-up feature, GIGM continues unrelenting drive to reinvent road transportation in Africa
How GIGM is offering convenience to passengers with its new pick up feature targeted at light travellers.
I Go Dye declare support for Banky W’s political ambition
Popular Nigerian standup comedian, Francis Agoda, a.k.a I Go Dye, has commended Banky W for declaring to run for house of representative in the forthcoming general elections in 2019. Continue reading I Go Dye declare support for Banky W’s political ambition at Vanguard News Nigeria.