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    Friday Roundup: A Unicorn is Born

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    David Adeleke
    Friday Roundup: A Unicorn is Born

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    News Today we reported that Udacity has joined the league of unicorns. We also brought the great evil called Ad-Block to your notice. What else popped up today?

    Udacity Joins The Unicorn Club

    Udacity, the online education company, is the latest to join the league of unicorns after reaching a $1 billion post-money valuation.

    The Great Evil Called Ad-Block

    What is ad-blocking doing to web publisher revenues? And what can we do about it?

    Startup, How Big Is Your Market?

    A startup shouldn’t espouse bullshit stats. At best it makes them look clueless, and at worst, liars who, when found out, are left with a bad industry reputation.

    DIY Website Builders Vs. Professional Web Designers

    What should inform your decision to use a DIY website builder? And when should you pull out the big bucks and hire a professional web designer?

    Sello By Shopify: The Democratization Of Ecommerce

    Shopify, the company that offers ecommerce solutions, has launched a new app called Sello.

    If You Really Want Rules To Name Your Startup, Here Are 17 Of Them

    While it’s not shrewd to fuss over the name of the business, you should check out some guides.

    10 Signs You Really Need To Stop Playing Candy Crush (Plus 1 Sign It’s Too Late)

    Yes, a lot of us could do with more time away from our phones. But we have apps that keep pulling us in. The Don Corleone of them all is a little game called Candy Crush. Perhaps you’ve heard of it.

    Theranos…WYD?

    Theranos claims to be able to perform a myriad of tests with a single drop of blood – all without needing a doctor’s note. Seems too good to be true.  

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    Mark Essien and Jay Alabraba are among the top innovators and business leaders set to speak at the maiden edition of Startup South conference to be held in Port Harcourt come November 28, 2015.

    Windows 10 receives first major update (IT News Africa)

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    Firefox now available for iOS (Tech Central)

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