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Why do I need a Cybersecurity Engineer?
Engineering Jan 28, 2026

Why do I need a Cybersecurity Engineer?

On an ordinary Wednesday morning in July 2025, Allianz Life didn’t expect anything unusual. Their offices were running smoothly, advisors were talking to customers, and nothing looked wrong.

By Daniella Kamanya 5 min
The Future of Web UI: Trends in React, Vue & Svelte
Engineering Oct 31, 2025

The Future of Web UI: Trends in React, Vue & Svelte

On September 12, Cloudflare experienced a dashboard and API outage that lasted for over an hour. It was later discovered that cloudflare DDoSed itself; the culprit ? a useEffect bug that lead to repeated API calls.

By Feyi Abioye 9 min
5 Years of Impact, Innovation, and Leadership: Celebrating Confidence Ugolo
Engineering Oct 08, 2025

5 Years of Impact, Innovation, and Leadership: Celebrating Confidence Ugolo

Every organization has people who quietly define its story, the ones who show up, grow through the process, and help everyone else do the same.

By Yetunde Hassan 6 min
How We Learned to Hire Remote Developers the Hard Way (And the 10 Questions That Changed Everything)
Engineering Jul 24, 2025

How We Learned to Hire Remote Developers the Hard Way (And the 10 Questions That Changed Everything)

If you’re scaling your engineering team and want to avoid costly hiring mistakes, these 10 questions are for you.

By Yetunde Hassan 4 min
Full-Time vs Freelance Developers: What’s Best for Your Startup?
Engineering Jul 17, 2025

Full-Time vs Freelance Developers: What’s Best for Your Startup?

Choosing between full-time and freelance developers? Explore the pros, cons, and key factors to help your startup hire smarter and scale faster in 2025.

By Yetunde Hassan 4 min
Building Modern Websites: Essential Considerations for Developers
Engineering Jan 03, 2025

Building Modern Websites: Essential Considerations for Developers

This article will walk you through the essential considerations developers must consider when building modern websites. Whether you’re creating a portfolio for a small business in Ikeja or a full-fledged e-commerce platform for a global audience, these tips will set you apart.

By Yetunde Hassan 7 min
Essential Tips for Freelancers Before Taking on a Gig
Engineering Oct 30, 2024

Essential Tips for Freelancers Before Taking on a Gig

Ever accepted a gig only to regret it halfway through? You’re not alone. Many freelancers rush into projects without fully understanding the scope or payment terms and become frustrated. But imagine taking on a gig with total confidence—knowing that you’ve set clear expectations and payment terms. Before you jump into your next freelance project, here are essential tips to ensure you don’t get burnt.

By Yetunde Hassan 4 min
Data Scientists: Empowering Start-ups with Actionable Insights
Engineering Jul 26, 2023

Data Scientists: Empowering Start-ups with Actionable Insights

Entrepreneurs are confronted with a huge volume of information generated from various sources in today’s data driven world. In order to make informed choices, enhance productivity and gain a competitive edge, it is important that we extract the most relevant information from these data. Data scientists, armed with the expertise to unlock hidden potential in a vast data base, will play their part here.

By Yetunde Hassan 4 min
Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Priority for Every Business
Engineering May 16, 2023

Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Priority for Every Business

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is no longer just a concern for large corporations or government agencies. Every business, regardless of size or industry, is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Unfortunately, many small and medium-sized businesses still don’t see cybersecurity as a priority. Here’s why that needs to change.

By Yetunde Hassan 2 min