Most recent smartphones in Nigeria, including those made by Samsung, iPhone, Redmi, Xiaomi, Nokia, and Huawei, are 5G network compatible. Nigerians using 4G sims can access 5G Network as they are 5G enabled. Basically, using a 5G router or a phone that is both 5G compatible and 5G enabled is the surest way to get […]

The popular instant messaging app, WhatsApp, has recently updated its features to give users a varied experience. Android mobile users can now make videos more conveniently than in the past. The latest feature set to be released will allow users to record video messages instantly on WhatsApp without keeping their fingers permanently on the camera […]

A sustainable open finance economy in Africa can only be achieved with a workable open financial system with reliable consumer data, according to Sarah Essien, Chief Operating Officer of VerifyMe Nigeria, a company with headquarters in Lagos that specializes in digital identity and Know-Your-Customer (KYC). In order for financial institutions to develop products specifically tailored […]

HP Inc., a multinational information technology company, has announced enhancements to its HP Wolf Security endpoint protection portfolio through the launch of Sure Access Enterprise (SAE), which protects users with the right to access sensitive data, systems, and applications.   SAE safeguards against attackers from hijacking these privileged sessions; regardless of whether the users’ endpoint device […]

Google said that users of Android and Chrome would soon be able to use passkeys to protect themselves from credential leaks and phishing attacks.  According to Microsoft, the passwords would be phased out across mobile, desktop, and browsers designed to replace passwords; instead, biometric verification will be used for authentication. They can be synced on […]

Vezeeta, an Egyptian healthcare platform that lets people make appointments with doctors and order services online or at home, has raised new money to buy other companies and expand in the Middle East and Africa. The company raised a Series D funding round of $40 million in February 2020. Gulf Capital, based in Abu Dhabi, […]