Looking for an Instagram alternative that gives you more control and less algorithm chaos? Meet Flashes—the latest photo-sharing app to join the scene, and it's already making waves. After officially launching on the App Store this week, Flashes pulled in nearly 30,000 downloads in just 24 hours. Not bad for a debut. So, what’s the big deal with Flashes? Well, for starters,...

After pioneering internet-based calling 23 years ago, Skype is officially shutting down. Microsoft, which acquired the platform 14 years ago, announced that Skype will be retired on May 5, 2025, as the company prioritizes Microsoft Teams. Skype users have 10 weeks to decide their next steps. While it's unclear how many people will be affected, Microsoft last reported in 2023 that Skype had over...

Nigeria’s struggling economy has claimed another casualty as education technology startup Edukoya shuts down after three years in operation. Despite raising Africa’s largest pre-seed funding of $3.5 million in 2021, the startup says poor infrastructure and harsh economic conditions have made it impossible to scale. In a statement obtained by Your Tech Blogger on Wednesday,...

Apple’s new iPhone 16e will be significantly more affordable in Nigeria, priced at N898,500, which is N300,000 less than the standard iPhone 16, which retails for around N1.19 million. This new budget model, aimed at attracting middle-tier customers, will be available for pre-order from February 21, with actual availability set for February 28. The iPhone 16e is part of Apple’s...

Nigeria’s political landscape never fails to entertain, and the current set of governors is giving us more drama than a Nollywood blockbuster. From epic political battles to eyebrow-raising policies, these leaders have kept tongues wagging and social media buzzing. Here are the most controversial governors making headlines for all the wrong—or right—reasons. 1. Edo State...