Author: Moridiyyah Otukoya

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has introduced a new app called Threads as a direct competitor to Twitter’s dominance in real-time conversations. The app, which was officially launched on Wednesday, bears a striking resemblance to Twitter in terms of its layout and functionality. Threads aims to provide users with a public space for conversations and connecting with like-minded individuals, leveraging the success of Instagram while focusing on text-based discussions and sharing of ideas. According to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, Threads received over 2 million sign-ups within the first two hours of its launch, surpassing 5 million sign-ups within…

To connect young Nigerians to opportunities across the globe such as jobs, skills, and scholarships even as they network, Goodwall—a mobile-based professional development network that empowers youth to connect over shared interests as well as discover and maximise diverse channels for educational and career growth—has launched in Nigeria. This information emerged recently as the platform was unveiled by the Geneva-based company through its Nigeria partner, TecBlu Limited, a fully integrated one-stop technology services company. Accessible via the Goodwall mobile app, available on the Google play store and the iOS app store, Goodwall is a community of over 2 million members…

Pune-based entrepreneur MOHAMMED Imitiaz HANIF and team launched Ewayprint App India’s first free printing service, where users get free A4 size documents printed and shipped directly to their homes free in sealed envelop. Mr. Imtiyaz said at the launch that, he felt there is an opportunity to disrupt the printing business, and developed a precursor to the current business model. The startup earlier had developed a vending printing machine and gave it to the shop owners on revenue sharing model. After the soft launch COVID-19 pandemic hit and with constant lockdowns, the team after evaluation thought the best way is…

A Nigerian-founded nongovernmental organisation, BLOOM Wellbeing Initiative, has joined forces with PhD scholars specializing in Guidance & Counseling from the Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin to host a Career Day tailored for students with special needs. The event, held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, targeted students of Kwara State School of Special Needs, and saw the participation of the Hon. Commissioner for Education, Sa’adatu Modibbo Karu, as the distinguished guest of honor and keynote speaker. Speaking at the event, the convener and founder of BLOOM, Islamiyya Olajire Ibraheem, appreciated the partnership extended by researchers and scholars of the Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. “Experts…

Leading secondary schools in Nigeria have deployed BrandmyDP custom service to mark the celebration of their individual anniversaries. The anniversary designs have continued to trend online as old students from various celebrating schools including Mayflower school Ikenne; Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta; St. Teresa’s College, Ibadan; Federal Government College, Odogbolu; generated thousands to represent their alma mater. Speaking on the adoption of the BrandmyDP’s custom design, founder and CTO, Tunde Moses Aguda, noted that the platform in January hit a 285k milestone. The statement reads in part: “We presently have processed almost 285k branded display pictures since late June 2022 that we started…

A group of digital skills trainers under the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, has organized a skill development session for corps members in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. This was contained in a press statemare forwarded to Techparley on Wednesday. Tagged: NITDA DEEP PROJECT, the program is the agency’s commitment to implementing the National Digital economy policy. The initiative, led by MindTheGap team, saw the training of over 1000 corps members in Ilorin. According to the lead trainer, Ayodele Olorunfemi, digital skills have become the solace for the youth in times of lack of job opportunities. “The youth cannot…

Recent graduates of higher institutions, secondary school leavers with intermediate technology knowledge, professionals in the early years of their careers or even those more advanced in their careers desirous of a career switch to technology can now sign up for Bullseye Digital Manpower. Bullseye Digital Manpower is a technology-focused job placement and career management brand, set to launch in Lagos Nigeria to empower millions of Nigerians with highly sought-after digital technology competencies such as software development, software quality assurance, UI/UX design, data science, and digital marketing within 6 or 12 months. With courses spanning 6 or 12 months and classes…