ALX, a leading tech career accelerator fostering a vibrant community of young talent across Africa, hosted a Parents Forum in Lagos to spotlight its innovative ALX Pathway Programme. This unique initiative opens opportunities for young Africans to pursue degrees at globally renowned partner institutions, empowering participants with the tools and networks to succeed.
To bolster awareness for this new innovative programme and build trust among key stakeholders, the tech accelerator hosted an insightful and engaging Parents Forum in Lagos.
The forum provided an interactive platform to showcase the programme’s offerings, including access to peer communities, professional network events, mentorship, and personalized guidance for applications to partner universities. The event featured testimonials from current participants and a live session with a representative...
The delicate art of balancing work and play is especially crucial for students, who must navigate the demands of their academic responsibilities while also finding time to relax and enjoy leisure activities.
Striking the right balance is not only important for maintaining mental and emotional well-being; it's also critical for sustaining motivation and productivity in the long run. Whether you're juggling a demanding course load or engaging in extracurricular activities, understanding how to effectively manage your time can be the key to success.
In this article, we explore the strategies and insights that can help students create a well-rounded and fulfilling lifestyle.
Understanding the Work-Play Balance: Why It Matters for Students
The pursuit of knowledge is demanding, often requiring students to prioritize their...
Machines are taking over the world (que Kate Connor saying “I hate technology” in Terminator) and some may be adverse to accepting the ease with which they make business transactions flow.
However, the implementation of technology in a large variety of businesses has increased productivity through the means of automation.
There are some flaws involved with this process, but there are benefits as well.
It Makes The Process Faster
I think the obvious point when it comes to automating business transactions is that it makes the whole process a lot faster.
There's efficiency involved with automated transactions that don't necessitate human effort. It costs...
Have you ever had a problem with your computer, and your first course of action was to search online for solutions? On the other hand, you may have seen a message from scammers when surfing online that your device has a dangerous virus. Some even call you on your phone, claiming to be from a known company that deals with computer security software.
It would help if you did not fall for such trickery since these are fraudsters after your hard-earned money. Here is how you can fall victim to online computer repair scams and how to avoid them.
1) Searching...
Salesforce is a CRM (customer relationship management) software; that is, it is a customer relationship management service. It helps companies connect with their customers and get more information about them. Salesforce services allow companies to use cloud technology to track customer activities, optimize marketing strategies, and coordinate service sales.
Salesforce Around The World:
More than 150,000 companies use Salesforce. Salesforce customers include Fortune 500 companies and start-ups.
Salesforce's customer list includes several leading companies in its industry, such as Adidas, T-Mobile, ADP, Kimberly Clark, Toyota, American Express, and many more. In its most recent statement, Salesforce announced $ 3.74 billion in revenue.
Services...
How would you like to know an online platform where you can get the highest rate possible for your gift cards? Probably “enthusiastic,” right?
The platform is Cardtonic, and used to also be an online crypto exchange platform where you could Bitcoin at one of the best rates in Nigeria. However, these days in focuses on enabling you sell gift cards at the most attractive rates in Nigeria.
This platform has been verified by trustworthy news outlets such as Punch, Pulse, and Legit. Also, a simple search of their name on Google will yield tons of positive reviews left by those...
Writing in today's technologically advanced community is way better than the past because people are now capable of creating new writing platforms to make writing tasks easier.
That said, we can observe that a significant number of people adopt the simplified methods in these writing platforms, which has been particularly useful for students, business owners, and everyone who uses technology in general.
In business, the way you construct your emails and letters usually impact the first impression of other people towards you.
It suggests that when your potential client, colleague, or associates receive your email, the initial thing they notice is your...
Does your small business have all the technology it needs to take on the challenge of the future? In other words, do you have a top-notch website, the right computer system, simple payment systems, and other tech solutions that will allow you to be competitive in your market niche?
If not, check out the five ways that successful companies deal with their technology challenges. You’ll probably be surprised that bringing your organization’s tech up to date is less costly than you suspected.
Here’s an overview of the five key ways small businesses can stay ahead of the innovation curve, compete effectively...
UnCutData expert guides you!
Missing work documents or lost memorable photos and videos is the scariest situation. It’s natural to get annoyed when we lose our important files, folders, and documents. Many of us are not so use to save the items as a backup, so we can retrieve these easily when it is in need.
My Scenario:
My Hard Drive was assigned with a letter ''D''. It started disappearing intermittently, and finally, it suddenly disappeared permanently from my computer due to an unknown reason.
I was so frightened to think about losing my precious data, but luckily, I have got a tension...
A guaranteed universal insurance policy is a plan that offers lifetime coverage. The cover will not lapse even when the cash value falls to zero.
It can be treated as a term life policy whose term ends at the maturity of the policy. In most cases, guaranteed universal life insurance has no cash value component.
However, it can have very little cash value. But the cost of the policy is lower compared to the cost of a standard cover, which is important to keep in mind.
The cover can be treated as a combination of both whole life insurance and term...
When you’re in a conference call with an important client or partner, or you’re new to the team, you’ll likely be eager to make a great first impression. Sounding smart on a conference call can let a new client or team know that you’re up for the job and can handle whatever they throw at you.
If you find yourself on an audio conferencing line and you’re not sure what to say or do in order to sound as smart as possible, follow this quick guide on five hacks for appearing smart during conference calls.
1. Know Your Content Beforehand
The first...
With the World Bank forecasting economic growth in sub Saharan Africa at 3.6% for 2019-20, some of the world’s most fast-growing economies are in Africa.
Rapid urbanisaiton, business friendly market reforms, and an expanding middle-class are creating exciting opportunities for small and medium business in the region.
Let’s look at some of the trends and how your business can benefit from them:
1. Ease of doing business to improve
Governments across Africa have woken up to the potential of the small and medium business sector as an engine for economic growth and job creation.
Major countries are taking action to make it easier for...
Do you want to celebrate New Year's Eve in style? Then why not opt for a limo.
A limo will pick you up, take you wherever you want and take you back. There is no need to stress about the traffic, reading maps, parking and having a designated driver.
It is even better if you are in a group. You will arrive together instead of separately in different vehicles. Besides, you will get to your destination in style and luxury.
Here are helpful tips for renting a limo for New Year’s Eve.
1. Book Early
On New Year’s Eve, everybody is in a celebratory...
Let’s take a detailed tour to find out the best villa communities of Dubai.
1. MIRDIF:
The most popular of the lot is Mirdif, with maximum searches conducted in 2019. The area is family and kids friendly.
It’s divided in two four parts Ghoroob, Mirdif Tulip, Uptown Mirdif and Shurooq. It’s the most prestigious areas of Dubai to rent and settle.
Cost:
The price depends on the size as well as the facilities that come with the Villa.
An estimated cost of a three bedroom apartment would be around AED 105,000 where as a five bedroom villa may cost you AED 132,000.
Advantage:
It’s close to...
Morocco? Yes, it is famous as an inexpensive holiday destination in the world. But you need money to be any part of the earth, So in Morocco. When I was on holidays in Morocco, I didn’t face any problem regarding money and cash because I knew everything before reaching there.
But what I found there were the tourists worried and confused about how to tackle with the credit cards and ATM issue there.
The questions you might have in your mind that what is the currency of Morocco, what makes your local ATM card works in ATM machines of Morocco. Here...
NaijaTechGuide is by far the largest technology blog in Nigeria. For 13 years we have consistently enlightened our readers about the latest gadgets and how to use latest technologies.
We don't do this for the awards, but it sure feels good to be recognized. This is why we were ecstatic when we got the news in July, 2019 that we had won the award for the best tech influencer in Nigeria for the year 2018 from Askifa.
The beauty of this award is that we did not have to do anything apart from receive it. We were not even aware we...
Guest management systems have become an integral part of school management systems in curbing violence and enhancing the safety of students.
Before enrolling a student into any school, a parent’s major concern is the safety of their child while in school. For this reason, most schools resort to ways such as barriers and screening at entry points, anti-bullying campaigns, and community awareness programs that help to promote safety.
But then again, the outdated methods used in screening visitors cannot help to prepare for the unexpected. Unfortunately, most schools still use the flawed–old paper records at the entry points.
Well, in...
Investing in the property market is a long-term prospect. Similarly, utilizing your hard-earned money to buy your dream home needs to be a well-thought out process.
For instance, Bangalore is renowned as the IT capital of India. With plenty of high profiled employment prospects in the IT sector, residents are relocating for obvious benefits.
Even realtors are beginning to capitalize on key markets to cater to rising demands for affordable housing.
Sobha Saptrang - What can Investors expect from the Project?
Sobha developers are one of the sought-out realtors in Bangalore. Sobha Saptrang is a prime residential property located to precision at Koramangala...
You are most probably reading this article because you like to be on top of what’s new in technology. While it can be difficult to filter out the blogs that are actually relevant to your interest, we have made it easy by curating a list of top 11 technology blogs in 2023 that keep tech lovers updated with the latest cutting-edge technological advances.
1. TechCrunch
If you’re interested in technology trends, then TechCrunch is the right place to go. With over 50,000 active users, TechCrunch is one of the most popular and reliable tech blogs to stay updated with the latest...
Artists are entitled to royalties from having their songs streamed on music sites like Apple music, Spotify, Google play music and other streaming sites.
The boiling question is how much do these artists make from the system.
Details of the exact figure that artists earn in royalties are quite hazy but there are certain estimations that are in order after some privileged sites have gotten information from real artist and third party sites.
Some of these streaming sites don’t have a fixed pay because the payment vary from artist to artist and is dependent on a couple factors.
So it’s impossible to single...
Music has been transformed. The way of making and listening to music has changed with the use of technology. The current electronic music emerged at the beginning of the twentieth century, uses machines, capable of producing it in such a way that it is impossible to perform it humanly.
However, much of this music no longer expresses anything, nor is it pleasing to the senses, nor does it play the feelings. So what is behind it, in the depths of the human mind that drives it to follow the path of technology? What is the reason, the justification that today's...
Creating a community that loves your brand requires a lot of work. While there are many different outlets that your brand can utilize for advertising, images seem to be the most effective method.
Images tend to create an emotional response from the viewer that allows them to link what's in the image to your brand. However, you must employ image moderation to ensure that viewers are connecting the right concepts to your brand.
Images You Should Be Using
Your company should be using multiple different types of images to connect with your end-users. Each image outlet will allow you to reach different...
With the sharp increase in brokerages and new companies offering investment apps, the options are numerous. Plus, choosing the best investment apps can be...
DSTV is a leading Satellite cable TV service from Multichoice in Nigeria and across Africa. The service offers direct-to-home DTH pay TV services to...
Aero Airline (a.k.a Aero Contractors) offers a convenient online platform for handling your flight transaction. At the Aero air online booking platform, you can...
