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So, the Intel AppCircus event finally holds tomorrow. 9 startups will be pitching and only one will be attending the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, courtesy Intel. Elsewhere, we have the breakdown of all Microsoft has been brewing for a few months. And a lot of other goodies. Yep, it’s Wednesday.

The Intel AppCircus Is Happening Tomorrow; Attend

It’s actually just a few hours away. Make sure you’re there.

110 Million Windows 10 Devices, and more Cool Announcements From Microsoft

Microsoft hasn’t been this exciting since Windows 98. We are impressed as is the rest of the internet. Geek out moments await.

Features

Five Nigerian Enterprise Startups To Watch Out For

Enterprise startups build and maintain technology tools for businesses, but we don’t hear a lot about them around here. That’s probably because they aren’t exactly raising money all the time and no one is carping on Twitter about their latest shenanigans. But here are some worth having on your radar.

Three Ways Big Data Can Solve Lagos’ Traffic Problems

Living in Lagos has its pros and cons. Perhaps the most nagging of the cons is persistent heavy traffic. In this article, I have highlighted three ways big data can solve the traffic problems in Lagos.

Introducing Vasiti.Com, A Website That Promotes Student Entrepreneurship

Because students can always use extra money.

The Only Reason You Should Care About Twitter Moments

Hot off the heels of Twitter announcing Jack Dorsey as its permanent CEO, comes another announcement – Twitter has a new feature called Twitter Moments

Watch Out: Why You Should Be Worried About The Patreon And Ashley Madison Hacks

Businesses, startups and anyone even remotely connected to the African tech space should be doubling up on security right now. By the time the “hacktivists” arrive, it may be too late.

Not covered by TechCabal

Intellecap launches angel investment network in East Africa    {Disrupt Africa}

Entrepreneurial advisory firm Intellecap, which has operations in Kenya and India, has launched the East African chapter of its angel network, which will see members invest amounts of between US$100,000 and US$1 million in promising startups in the region.

OLX Nigeria moves to double car dealers on site with new strategy   {TechMoran}

OLX aims to form new strategic alliances like what it’s doing with car dealers to strengthen its twin pillars of safety and trust and contribute to the evolution and establishment of a vibrant e-commerce culture in Nigeria.

WhatsApp/Android now allows backup of chat history, voice messages and videos to Google Drive  {VentureBeat}

You can download the latest version directly from Google Play, though you might not see the new backup feature right away as it’s “rolling out over the next few months” (it will appear in your WhatsApp settings).

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