inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, has announced the launch of inCode 2023, the company’s first annual global hackathon, which seeks to award €16,000 for the top ideas to make ride-hailing safer and more inclusive. inDrive is inviting the world’s leading tech talent to register teams of one to six people, with entries judged by its experts based on …

The co-founder and ex-CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has launched an alternative micro-blogging site available only on Android devices for now. The alternative platform, Bluesky promises to be a future-thinking “social internet” that allows users more choices and frees people from platforms. The app is still in development and only available to access through an invite code. According to report, …

The Centre for Social Awareness, Advocacy, and Ethics (CSAAE) has flagged off its Digital Skilling and Employment Project (DSEP) aimed at equipping 200,000 Nigerian youths with the skills and tools for digital jobs. The project, sponsored through a grant by the Coca-Cola Foundation, will equip the Nigerian youth with the skills and tools for digital jobs, which are in increasing …

The Chief Executive Officer of 9mobile, Juergen Pesche is among the eminent personalities speaking at the Fintech Cybersecurity and Fraud Summit 2023 scheduled to hold on 27th April at the Civic Centre, Lagos. Peschel will deliver a keynote address titled, The Role of Cybersecurity in a FinTech Regulatory Digital Economy. A carefully chosen group of erudite discussants, including the Director …

In its unwavering drive to support the growth and development of marketing and media industries, and inspire the next generation of marketing and media professionals in Nigeria, GDM Group, in partnership with Eko Innovation Centre has flagged off MarkHack 2.0, with the theme, “Unlocking the Power of the Creative Economy”. MarkHack is Nigeria’s first-ever marketing and media hackathon, and the second edition MarkHack 2.0 will bring together …

WhatsApp has announced new security features it will be adding in the coming months to help users improve their messaging security. Part of the new security features will include account protection, which allows WhatsApp to ask a user trying to switch to a new phone for verification on his old phone. Speaking on other features, it said, “Device Verification: Mobile …

The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched its upgraded citizen and government communication and multichannel platform named “Citizens Gate 2.0 App”, a citizen engagement platform, aimed at bringing governance closer to the people. The Citizens Gate 2.0 is an improvement on the 1.0 version designed to accommodate interactions between the government and the citizens. The platform is expected to deliver …

The Federal Government has inaugurated science and technology television. The television, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), is to ensure the effective dissemination of information on scientific, technological, and innovations in the sector. STI Minister, Dr Adeleke Mamora, who inaugurated the project on Tuesday in Abuja, said the station would educate, entertain …

At least 35 indigenes of Katsina State are studying cyber security and space engineering at the Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State. Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Noah Yusuf said that the Katsina State government is bankrolling the programmes for the undergraduates. Yusuf urged other state governments to take a cue from the Katsina State government by sending their wards …

HP Inc (NYSE: HPQ) has announced new products and solutions to usher in the next era of hybrid work for everyone with a comprehensive set of computing solutions for hybrid flexibility. These were unveiled at the just concluded Amplify™ Partner Conference. With only 22 percent of workers describing themselves as ‘thriving’ in hybrid work, it’s clear companies are still figuring out …