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Facebook has launched a ₦500 million grant to support 781 small businesses (SMBs) in Nigeria facing challenges as a result of the global outbreak of COVID-19. The grant aims at empowering entrepreneurs and business owners affected during this challenging time.

This is part of Facebook $100m Global small business Grants Programme announced earlier this year, which aims to support 30,000 SMBs in over 30 countries. The grants program is a part of Facebook’s overall commitment to invest $100 million this year in the Black community.

The grants and application process will be administered and managed by Deloitte in partnership with FATE Foundation and Afrigrants. The grant provided is a combination of cash and advertising credits to be used on Facebook platforms to help small businesses as they rebuild and recover their business operations since the pandemic started.

Nunu Ntshingila, Regional Director, Facebook Africa said “We know small businesses are the engine of the Nigerian economy, the COVID-19 pandemic has extended beyond a public health crisis to an economic emergency, with these small businesses most affected.

He further said “We’re listening to the challenges these small business owners are facing right now and want to provide useful resources for them during this difficult and uncertain year”

Why you should apply?

The grant keeps your workforce going strong
It helps with rent and operational costs
Connect with more customers
Support your community
Access to free webinars and online resources which cover a range of topics from how to take your business online, build resilience, stay connected with customers and adapt in real time.

Eligible businesses

To be eligible to apply, your business must:

Be a for-profit business
Have between 2 and 50 employees
Have been in business for over a year
Have experienced challenges due to COVID-19
Be in or near a location where Facebook operates ( All locations in Nigeria are eligible.)
Plan to use the grant funds to support the business and community
Note: You cannot apply on behalf of your business if you are a current government official or relative of a government official. You will be asked to confirm you are not a government official as part of the application form.

Documents needed for application

The latest annual return of your business
Your business registration document ( CAC documents)
Business license or partnership agreement
2019 financial statement of account for your your business.
Note: Documents should be uploaded in pdf format. You may be asked to provide further documents at a later stage in the process.

Applications will be open from 24th August 2020 for the North East, North West and South East regions and 26th August 2020 for the South West, South-South and North Central regions

Application deadline: 5pm on 4th September 2020.

How to apply?


Read more: www.yinksmedia.com/how-to-apply-for-facebook-%e2%82%a6500m-grants-for-781-small-businesses-in-nigeria/

One of the most important technologies ever invented and still very much impactful in the daily lives of countless individuals is the internet. Web browsers serve as the software gateway through which users can access this resource and request/receive information. Hence, billions of people around the world use web browsers in order to access the internet, with Google Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, and Firefox being some of the most popular options.

As usual, this state of affairs has not been lost on cybercriminals as statista reports that web browsers constitute the second most commonly exploited applications worldwide as of the third quarter of 2019.

During the survey period, it was found that browsers accounted for 13.47 percent of exploit attacks. Hence, this series seeks to explore the ways malicious actors use browser attacks in conjunction with social engineering.

Web browser attacks remains one of the most popular channel cyber hackers inflict damage. Most browsers hold important information such as credit card details, email IDs, passwords and more. Browser attacks can be performed by cyber criminals in different ways. Most times, they use social engineering that leads users to take actions which can begin an attack. It is a very common method of attack. For example users might be persuaded to take an action through links in phishing email. This takes them to their browser page where malware is downloaded on the device.


Join Abdulrazaq Ameen (@aloffawy) of Techspecialist consulting Limited (@tclafrica) on Friday, 14th August 2020 to learn how to protect yourself and organizations from attacks targeted at web browsers

Ameen Abdulrazaq a graduate of Ahmadu Bello univeristy is a certified cyber security expert, network Security engineer and system administrator. He has worked for techspecialist consulting limited for over 3 years.

Link for more information and how to join

https://yinksmedia.com/protect-your-web-browsers-from-social-engineering-attacks-abdulrazaq-ameen-techspecialist/

Techpoint will host Africa and the world at Techpoint Build conference virtually for the first time on August 27 and 28, 2020.

The flagship conference set to hold for two days will cover series of keynotes, topics and panel sessions which are important to the future of startups and technology for Africa. It is also an opportunity to network and learn from startup founders, industry experts across Africa and the world.

As part of the event’s pan-African essence, speakers from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa have been selected to speak on various topics:

The future of technology and the role of Africa
Building products with African design
A path to growth
A path to scale
Secured digital currency for Africa’s future
Raising capital during COVID-19
Working on global products
How policy can influence future technology in Africa
Using technology to tell stories

Read more and check out the full list of the 19 confirmed speakers and link to register attend.
www.yinksmedia.com/techpoint-build-2020-virtual-conference-list-of-confirmed-speakers/

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RuggedSniper:
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Ibom Air, a Nigeria airline owned by the Akwa Ibom government has taken delivery of the fifth Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft.

The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BXO, arrived Lagos from Calgary, Canada at 00:05 am local time, Saturday morning, (1st August, 2020).

In a statement, the airline’s management said, after delays occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic, Ibom Air is pleased to finally receive it’s fifth Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft, the second of the two additional aircraft purchased in December 2019.

With the arrival of this aircraft, our modern and efficient fleet grows to five aircraft and Ibom Air continues to operate the youngest fleet amongst Nigeria’s airlines. This fleet strategy is in line with our vision to be a world-class African regional airline.

A key benefit of Ibom Air’s very modern fleet of Bombardier CRJ 900 aircraft is that they all come factory-fitted with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters. HEPA filters are high-intensity filters that do not just filter dust, but effectively capture greater than 99.97% of the airborne microbes in cabin air, including microscopic particles such as bacteria and viruses.

Cabin air in HEPA equipped aircraft generally pass through the filters every 2-3 minutes, removing contaminants and greatly enhancing the quality of air in the cabin.


Read More: www.yinksmedia.com/ibom-air-expands-fleet-with-the-delivery-of-5th-crj-900/

Facebook is officially launching licensed music videos across its platforms in the U.S. The social media giant is taking a swing at YouTube by bringing officially licensed music videos to its platform. The videos will also be monetized by advertising. The launch of Facebook music videos is seen as a significant challenge to YouTube as it connects artist with fans and comes with amazing features including promotion of new releases and raise money for important causes through the donate button in Live and Stories.

Facebook is in partnership with top labels, including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin, BMG, Kobalt and other independents. The changes starting this weekend allows users on Facebook to discover, watch and share music videos from a wide range of artists, including, Nicki Minaj, Blake Shelton, Bob Marley, Diplo, Elton John and the Jonas Brothers.

Facebook plans to offer exclusive music video content and premieres from artists and popular personalities including Lele Pons and J. Balvin. The company has tried to become a bigger player in digital video, which can be a lucrative source of ad revenue and also keep users engaged on its platform for longer. In 2017, faceebook watch was introduced.

Earlier this year, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki said a goal for 2020 is to “partner with the music industry to grow revenue, break new artists and promote music.” In 2019, the company paid out more than $3 billion to the music industry through ads and subscriptions. (The company also has a music streaming service called YouTube Music with free and paid options.)

“Facebook clearly needs content that advertisers are comfortable with and will purchase advertising against, and some way to keep users on the platform other than provoking outrage,” said Jim Nail, principal analyst at research firm Forrester. Music videos could offer a way to address both those issues.

Facebook is known to borrow features and concepts from rivals, including disappearing posts, a dating tool, and a marketplace to buy and sell items.
The social network’s announcement comes days after CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared before Congress along with the CEOs of Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), and Google parent company Alphabet, where they faced tough questions about their competitive tactics.

Read more tech related articles on www.yinksmedia.com

His excellency Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on thursday commissioned the first indigenous medically graded face mask manufacturing factory, O-Care Medical Face Mask Factory in Lagos state.

The manufacturing factory with the capacity to produce 240,000 face masks daily is located at Odofin park estate, Amuwo Odofin Local Government area of the state.

According to the governor, the manufacturing of the face masks attested to the “can-do” spirit of Nigerians, while lauding the manufacturer for taking such commendable step.

The Governor said a Nigerian company, Transgreen Nigeria Ltd. started the production of the mask in response to shortage of medical devices due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.

He said that his administration was committed to the project and that was why it sent delegates to the factory twice in the last two months since the idea started. This is a strategic production and we as a state government will be supporting it, it is a confirmation of what we stand for, creating a favourable atmosphere for business to do well.

While commending the company for bringing the very first production line in medical devices, Sanwo-Olu assured that his government would support the endeavour.

To support this project, the state Governor placed the first order for 250,000 face masks, assuring further that the government would support the company to ensure the face masks were affordable and accessible to the people.

Read more: https://yinksmedia.com/governor-sanwo-olu-commissions-first-indigenous-medical-face-mask-factory-in-lagos/

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In commemoration of the Chairman, MTN Foundation Nigeria, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi’s 80th birthday celebration, MTN Nigeria has revamped the library in his alma mater Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy (OAU) and converted it to an e-library.

The host of the virtual commissioning was MTN Nigeria ambassador, multiple award winning actor and performing artist from Nigeria, Dakore Egbuson-Akande.

According to Odunayo Sanya, executive secretary MTN foundation gave her opening remarks and she had this to say, For us at MTN Nigeria, the significance of today is double edged.

It presents us with an opportunity to further contribute to nation building through education and at the same time to celebrate our dear chairman, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi OFR, mni, as he turns 80 in just a few days. The chairman who is particular passionate about youth empowerment drive.

She further said, the upgrade of the prince Julius Adelusi- Adeluyi library to an e-library is a critical project for the MTN foundation. Certainly, we place a premium on empowerment through access to information as evident by the libraries we established in four university across the country (university of Lagos, Ahmadu Bello Univeristy, University of Benin and the univeristy of Nigeria, Nsukka.).

This particular univeristy is special because it is tied to the legacy of a man we at the MTN Foundation and MTN Nigeria hold in very high esteem. A man dedicated to the welfare and development of generations of Nigerians.

Read the complete article : https://yinksmedia.com/mtn-foundation-handover-its-fifth-e-library-to-oau/

Google One for Android and iOS now offers free phone backups up to 15GB

Google One, the subscription-based cloud service by the search giant has introduced an update that offers free phone backup up to 15GB for Android and iOS users.

The automatic phone backup feature that was introduced last year for only paid users is now free for anybody that installs the app -- even if they don't have a paid Google one membership.

For iPhone devices, google one has introduced a new iOS app that allows you store photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events with Google and it is available for free.

With free 15GB of data you can solve the issue of insufficient space on your android phones.

You can check out the full article here and how to get 100GB for of cloud storage 2 dollars per month.

https://yinksmedia.com/google-one-for-android-and-ios-now-offers-free-phone-backups-up-to-15gb/

deltateam:
Please could you enlighten me, sir if Redmi 9 has different models because in Gsmarena, it was listed with Internal RAM of 3GB, 4GB and 6GB.

Why I am asking is I am interested in that of 6GB RAM.

Does it exist?

It has just one model. You can check out full specifications to see which is better for you.
www. https://yinksmedia.com/xiaomi-officially-launches-redmi-9-redmi-9a-and-redmi-9c-in-nigeria/

PlsBanMe:
You wouldn't get these prices anywhere in Nigeria, unless you are dreaming.

Anyways, can someone please tell me which is the best between Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 9 (64g)? Both are the same price on jumia (N78,990). Don't want to buy something that I will regret.

That’s true. It’s actually the official price from Xiaomi

faoogoke:
That's a great initiative.

It is

Xiaomi launches Redmi 9, 9A and 9C
https://www.nairaland.com/6022445/xiaomi-officially-launches-redmi-9

NeoWanZaeed:
prices please

Redmi 9 (4GB RAM + 64GB storage) price is 66,900 naira

Redmi 9A (2GB RAM + 32GB storage) price is 41,900 naira

Redmi 9C (2GB RAM + 32GB storage) price is 46,900 naira while for Redmi 9C (3GB RAM + 64GB storage) the price is 53,900 naira

Also check out the specs : https://yinksmedia.com/xiaomi-officially-launches-redmi-9-redmi-9a-and-redmi-9c-in-nigeria/

PATAlolade:
Redmi 9C price?

Redmi 9C (2GB RAM + 32GB storage) price is 46,900 naira while for Redmi 9C (3GB RAM + 64GB storage) the price is 53,900 naira
Also check out the specs : https://yinksmedia.com/xiaomi-officially-launches-redmi-9-redmi-9a-and-redmi-9c-in-nigeria/

toideve:
What does it take to order phone from Aliexpress now? Does NIPOST still charge custom duties?

I think it’s cheaper just that it takes long to arrive. For the custom duties I am not sure of that because it has been long I used NIPOST to ship.