Author: Oluwaseun Sanni

So you’ve just read a mind-blowing article/blog post and went “God when?”. As in, “God when will I ever be able to write something this smooth and easy to comprehend?” Perhaps this is God saying – “Now!”. Writing, even for the most talented writers, can be very hard. There are lots of things involved in coming up with that write up that hits home. From the title to the body; grammar, spelling, and tone, the list is almost inexhaustible. While it’s important to develop yourself as a writer by constantly reading articles by your favourite writers and writing often yourself,…

Our smart devices are fast becoming our closest buddies these days. With apps and tools, they help us find answers to questions and socialize with friends and loved ones. But we can all agree that they often prevent us from staying focused and become our major source of distraction. The good news is; the solution to all these can still be found on our smart devices. These 5 productivity apps can help you focus and avoid distractions. Smartphones are supposed to be our pocket computers. They are to help us navigate through life and generally make our lives better. While…

HIP TV, The Headies, Jumia, Pepsi, Etisalat, Intel, Fanta, Ric Hassani, Glo, Coca Cola, MTN…to mention just a few of the household names he has worked with. He is Eshio Joseph, the man behind the brand name Mr Eshio and he is a man with many caps. Mr Eshio is the founder of 102 Ways, a Digital Strategy Company that helps brands reach their target audience. Recently, he launched an event ticketing platform, ekhie.com which has taken off on an impressive note. In this edition of My Brand and I, he walked us through his journey so far in the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued a notice of partial disconnection of Glo network from Airtel over interconnect indebtedness. The disconnection will be effective from October 28, 2019. The implication of this is that Glo users won’t be able to reach their Airtel counterparts until further notice. Below is the full-text of the press statement. …Made pursuant to the Nigeria Communications Act 2003 and the Guidelines for Procedure for Granting Approval to disconnect Telecommunications Operators The Nigerian Communications Commission hereby notifies the general public and subscribers of Glomobile Limited (Glomobile) that approval has been granted for the partial disconnection…

According to Google, 1 Bitcoin is worth N2,888,576 (two million, eight hundred and eighty-eight thousand, five hundred and seventy-six naira). That’s a lot of money. Just half of it and you are a millionaire in naira. But Bitcoin hasn’t always been the goldmine that it is today. In this chat with CryptoSpaceX main man, Ojikutu Israel, we explored the history, growth and future of Bitcoin. Israel is the man behind CryptoSpaceX, a Twitter account dedicated to providing insights on Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies. With over 34k followers keenly engaging with his contents daily, there is no denying his understanding of…

Reading is one aspect of personal development that no serious mind should take lightly. While reading helps you develop cognitively, it also helps improve your self-esteem in ways that will wow you. LifeHack highlighted 10 benefits of reading which includes: Mental Stimulation Stress Reduction Knowledge Vocabulary Expansion Memory Improvement Stronger Analytical Thinking Skills Improved Focus and Concentration Better Writing Skills Tranquillity Entertainment The question now is when was the last time you read a book? Don’t worry, you are not alone if you have not read in a while. You probably didn’t know that reading is now a lot easier…

To Start with, How do you get found on Search Engine? There are two ways to go about getting found on search engine – paid and organic. Organic ranking basically revolves around Search Engine Optimization (SEO). It involves a lot of work and tactics to help you beat competitors and rank higher when your keywords are searched for. The paid approach is known as search engine marketing. It involves running ads on Google Ads, for instance, to rank higher whenever keywords related to your industry are searched for. Why Use Free SEO Tools? SEO is broadly divided into two parts –…

Y Combinator lists Flutterwave its most valuable startup out of Africa Flutterwave the only African startup on the list of 102 startups The first startup from Africa to make the list American seed funding accelerator, Y Combinator has released the list of its most valuable 102 companies for the year 2019. Valued at $150 million, Flutterwave made the 97th position, making it the most valuable company out of Africa. The list was put together to help partners, potential employees and late-stage investors know a broader set of Y Combinator (YC) companies. The companies on the list are sorted using valuation.…

Nigerians at home and in the diaspora join the entire world today to celebrate the “Giant of Africa” on the occasion of its Independence. You probably already know that Nigeria got her independence from Great Britain on October 1st, 1960. Today makes it exactly 59 years since that independence, and that means Nigeria has existed as an Independent nation for 59 solid years. We found some interesting tweets that show how Nigerians are “celebrating”. Google Celebrates Nigeria @59 Yeah, this is supposed to be about Twitter, but we couldn’t help but notice Google’s special doodle to celebrate Nigeria on this…

Co-creation Hub Acquires iHub iHub is East Africa’s most reputable and prolific tech centre Bosun Tijani continues as CEO across both locations 7 months after launching Design Lab in Rwanda Nigeria’s leading technology innovation centre, Co-creation Hub acquires Kenya’s iHub for an undisclosed amount. The deal means iHub’s team has become part of CcHub’s broader central strategy and support network. However, IHub would continue to retain its senior management structure and name. CcHub’s CEO and Co-founder, Bosun Tijani would be CEO across both locations. As part of the acquisition, Cchub is expected to make key recruitments in innovation consulting, people…