BBM For Android Rolls Out Tomorrow

Blackberry Messenger (BBM) - the iconic mobile social network that we love here in Africa, most especially Nigeria will roll out tomorrow September 21 on Android and iPhone devices all over the world.

MTN Nigeria Doubles Data Bundle With Lumia

MTN Nigeria is encouraging everyone to own a smartphone and as part of this has introduced the new Nokia Lumia 625 with the promise to double data packages for users of the new device.

Blackberry Launches It's Biggest Smartphone Yet

The war of the smartphone is on and Blackberry has refused to throw in the towel. Announcing its biggest smartphone to date. The Z30 features a large 5-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, updated BB 10.2 software, and a high-capacity battery which the company says, should last more than 48 hours between charges.

Africa's Most Powerful Women In Tech 2013

In the world of science and technology, a focal point for governments throughout the continent, this spirit continues to inspire innovation. With the capacity to connect being top of the list of priorities in both developed and developing economies, the scientific and communications technology communities are combining expertise to strengthen Africa’s overall capability.

Scientists Finds Gene That Helps Us Forget

A discovery poised to do a lot of good for sufferers of post-traumatic stress disorder has been made by scientists in MIT. The gene in question is known as Tet1, and it controls memory by manipulating the levels of DNA methylation

First Open Data Portal In Nigeria Launched In Edo State

Edo State is gradually becoming one of the leading technology-driven states in Nigeria as the government is taking steps to reposition the State through technology innovations.

Facebook Offers Tool To Help Prevent Suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and Facebook is sharing a new infographic and a site-wide public service announcement to help users find the resources they need when a friend makes troubling posts on the social network.

Picture of the day: NASA's Moon Launch

FG orders 53 gold plated iPhones for 53rd independence

There are reports that the Nigerian government has ordered 53 units of gold plated version of the newly launched Apple iPhone 5s, to celebrate the country’s 53rd independence anniversary next month.

Nigerian creates road traffic app

Necessity is the mother of invention. That could be a better way to describe new mobile developments in Nigeria today. Nigerians have invented innovative mobile applications, gadgets and devices out of the frustrations they have either experienced or a need not being met.

7.5 Billion Naira lost to cyber fraud yearly

Nigeria has been pitched among countries that lose yearly to cyber fraud. The country is said to have lost well over N 7.5billion in 2012 owing to cyber crime

300 000 Dollars Mobile hacking contest

Mobile hacking contest offers $300,000 in bug bounties

Demand for mobile phones increasing

Across Africa, mobile is growing exponentially and the demand for constant connectivity is becoming insatiable, specifically in strong mobile markets such as Nigeria, Ruckus Wireless Incorporated has said.

Picture Of The Day: BMW i8

Classy!!

Facebook Facial Recognition Under Scrutiny

U.S. officials will examine changes to Facebook Inc‘s privacy policy to determine whether they violate a 2011 agreement with federal regulators, a Federal Trade Commission spokesman confirmed after certain changes drew fire from privacy advocates.

Whatsapp Doing Big In South Africa

WhatsApp is “bigger than everyone else” in the South African market. This followed a recent article comparing the available statistics for the number of active users of various messaging services in South Africa.

With 10k Instagram You Stay In This Hotel For Free

A picture is worth a thousand words and having 10,000 Instagram followers is apparently worth more than $150. At the recently opened 1888 Hotel in Sydney, Australia guests can stay one night for free if they contact the media department to show their social media mettle and follow the hotel on Instagram.

19 year Old Hacker Who Nets $50, 000 A Month Arrested

Police in Argentina have arrested a 19-year-old man accused of heading a gang of hackers who targeted international money transfer and gambling websites. Dubbed "the superhacker",

23 Key Moments From Twitter's History

A billion messages are sent on Twitter every 2½ days. Since it's creation more than 7 years ago, Twitter has become a digital water cooler of sorts for global conversations. Let's a look back at some of the key moments from its brief history.

Federal Government To Spy On Your Phone

Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC) has announced their intention to award surveillance and intelligence gathering contracts to a number of security firms, which will allow the country’s Federal Government to intercept and monitor mobile phone conversations and electronic mail between users.