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A celebrity quote or screenshot can spread fast on WhatsApp, X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. But many are old, cropped, or completely fake. Sometimes a real interview is cut to change the meaning. Sometimes an old cli…
Gauteng is not slowing down this November. If your calendar is still empty, it is not because there is nothing to do. A new roundup from IOL has put together 10 events for the month, and the mix is exactly what Gauteng d…
Celebrity news spreads quickly, especially on social media. Fans are always interested in what their favourite stars are doing, but not every story shared online is true. Sometimes, people publish rumours without checkin…
How to Use Skilling Africa with Google: A Guide to Free AI and Digital Skills Courses Learning new digital skills has become increasingly important for students, graduates and people searching for jobs across Africa. How…
Visa and travel rule stories get the most clicks in Africa. They also cause the most panic when they are wrong. One wrong line like "Canada bans Nigerians" or "UK stops work visas" can make thousands of people cancel pla…
You see it first on WhatsApp or TikTok: "Davido arrested," "Funke Akindele quits acting," "Sanwo-Olu runway fall." It has 10k shares already. Should you share it? Don't. Not yet. Celebrity gist moves fast in Nigeria, and…
A late second-half goal secured a dramatic victory for Lagos Stars in an exciting match that kept supporters on their feet until the final whistle. Football fans witnessed an exciting afternoon of football as Lagos Stars…
Startup funding news is becoming increasingly common across Africa, especially in Nigeria, where technology companies are attracting attention from investors. However, not every funding announcement tells the complete st…
The buzz around startup funding in Africa's tech scene is picking up speed once again. With significant investments pouring into sectors like fintech, healthtech, agritech, and logistics, we’re seeing press releases tout…
How to Write a Startup Funding Story Without Hype Startup funding announcements are common in technology. Investment can help a young company develop products, reach customers or expand. However, a funding story should d…
Guide: How to Turn a Viral Moment into a Clean Story A video appears on your timeline. Someone shares it, then another person reposts it with a shocking caption. Within hours, it is everywhere. People are commenting, arg…
Whenever Nigerian banks announce their financial results, headlines often celebrate billions or even trillions of naira in profits. One bank may report a record-breaking profit, while another announces a major increase i…
For someone who has never attended a conference centered majorly on technology, the thought of meeting industry leaders, listening to experts and connecting and networking with people from different professional backgrou…
How to Tell If a Tech Support Story Matters to Nigerian Startups Nigeria’s technology industry is growing, and many young people are starting businesses that use technology to solve everyday problems. However, starting a…
Lists of Africa’s highest-paid footballers attract attention, but headlines can mislead when salary, bonuses and transfer fees are treated as the same thing. They describe different payments. This is particularly importa…
Social media has become one of the fastest ways for people to receive celebrity news and entertainment updates. From shocking relationship announcements to reports of celebrity deaths, arguments, weddings and controversi…
A celebrity rumour can spread across Nigeria in a matter of minutes. One post on Instagram, a screenshot on WhatsApp or a short video on TikTok is sometimes enough to get people talking. Before long, fans are arguing, bl…
Big technology events can be exciting, but they can also feel overwhelming, especially if you are attending or following one for the first time. With several speakers, multiple stages, startup exhibitions and announcemen…
