development

Innovation Prize for Africa 2012: Winner Profile and Keys to Success

While there are many innovative ideas for Africa, there is a level of difficulty in putting these ideas into action. That’s why the Innovation Prize…

Airtel Hits 20 Million Subscribers, Experiences 31% Network Growth In 2 Years

Two years after it took over an existing network, Airtel Nigeria has grown its subscriber base by 31% or additional five and half million…

[Event] Blackberry 10 Mini Jam with RIM at Co-Creation Hub

Research in Motion (RIM) is holding a Blackberry 10 Mini Jam at 10:30am on the 14th of August 2012. The Mini Jam is a…

Airtime In Six Seconds Or Less – Topup Genie

Topup Genie is a service that will let you to top up your phone anytime, anywhere however, its first public iteration, topupgenie.com, is an…

8 Reasons Why Business Fail With Their Social Media Marketing

Editor’s Note: This guest post is by Alexis Thompson, She is an alumna from Martin College Australia, a former Mountain Backpacker and a 26 year old…

Python at Codecademy. No Snakes Allowed Though

Sure look there’s been a huge demand for a new programming language, as the announcement came with the title – You Asked. We Listened. Codecademy…

How To Use Networking To Your Advantage

One of the secrets to becoming successful is being able to learn from other more experienced entrepreneurs and experts. Here are five tips to…

Press Release: BlackBerry Launches Facebook Mosaic Competition In Nigeria

Want a BlackBerry Curve? Here’s a chance to win one as BlackBerry Launches its Facebook Mosaic Competition. Become a fan of the BlackBerry® Nigeria Facebook page and answer…

Kasuwa’s Response To Talent War In Nigeria

We are back to the article that got me kicked out of the Silicon Africa Facebook group. Yes, the one about the talent tussle that…

The Genesis of Mobile Money, Why & How – Kariuki Gathitu

This article is based on my friend Kariuki Gathitu’s presentation at Card, ATM and Mobile Expo. Why Mobile Money for Nigeria? Quick Facts: Population…