Training and education are undergoing dramatic transformations in an era defined by technological innovation. Consider a medical student, say at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, preparing to be a surgeon, passionate to face the harsh rigour of the profession—endless hours, intricate surgical procedures, and the weight of patients’ well-being on your shoulders. To avoid inflicting harm on patient, medical students historically use cadavers in their training. Instead of using cadavers, a training method which may not be able to effectively simulate real life scenarios, virtual reality provid ..read more

In the rapidly changing world of technology, Nigeria’s tech sector has experienced remarkable growth, witnessing the emergence of innovative startups and technological advancements that have made a significant economic contribution to the nation and brought in billions of dollars in revenue. Despite this rapid development, certain innovative technologies have yet to realize their full potential. In Nigeria’s digital sector, technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have, to some extent, are being underutilized. In this short piece, we will examine the numerous opportuni ..read more

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are becoming more and more popular globally, bringing about a shift in paradigm in various industries and reshaping our digital content experiences. Nigeria is a prominent technology hub in Africa that is also witnessing a surge in the adoption of VR and AR applications. In this article, we look at the top VR/AR companies in Nigeria. But first, let us provide a brief reminder on the what’s VR and AR. What is Virtual Reality (VR)? Virtual Reality (VR) entails the computer-generated emulation of an alternate world or reality. VR immerse the user in ..read more

Virtual tours have become an increasingly popular way for businesses, organizations, and individuals to showcase their products, services, and properties in a unique and interactive manner.  With the rise of technology and the internet, virtual tours have become more accessible and cheaper to create, giving businesses a new way to engage with their customers and showcase their services.  In Nigeria, there are several virtual tour agencies that specialize in creating high-quality virtual tours for a variety of clients.  In this article, we will be taking a look at the top virtual ..read more

The real estate industry is a competitive industry, and real estate businesses are always looking for ways to stand out from the crowd and be miles ahead of their competitors. This attempt to find new ways to improve efficiency and customer service as well as drive sales and revenue has led to significant changes in recent years, and technology has played a big role in driving these changes.  One of the improvements that some real estate businesses have adopted is the application of virtual tours to their real estate projects.  The use of virtual tours has opened an avenue for prospe ..read more

In today’s digital age, potential guests have come to expect a high level of comfort, luxury, and accessibility when researching and booking hotels in Nigeria.  This has placed importance on how a hotel’s website represents the business and whether or not it creates a good first impression for new users and visitors. One way Nigerian hotels can meet these expectations is by integrating virtual tours into their websites.  With virtual tours, potential guests can explore a hotel’s facilities and amenities in an interactive and engaging way, providing a better understanding of the hotel ..read more

Many studies have shown that the application of virtual reality (VR) has the potential to transform the education sector. In fact, the emergence of VR has helped industries like gaming and real estate in Nigeria access new ways they can improve their operations and service to customers, with the gaming industry consequently gaining billions of dollars from the rise of realistic VR games. With how these industries have benefited from the use of VR technologies, it’s clear that the use of VR in teaching and learning methods will do a lot of good, and with the right setups, schools can improve on ..read more

The learning experience in the education sector is constantly changing with the transition from traditional classrooms to e-learning tools and software since the advent of technology. With the internet, search engines, social media platforms, and e-learning software like YouTube and Coursera, we’ve unlocked new methods of learning that will change and enhance the learning experience for students both online and offline. However, if there’s anything we’ve learned from these emerging technological innovations, it’s that the best is yet to come, and learning and teaching for students, teachers ..read more

Virtual reality (VR) and the metaverse as a whole are offering us the chance to create our own experiences and write our own stories. And with the amazing features that this technological innovation has to offer, many industries and organizations in the health, gaming, tourism, sports, and other industries have been able to use VR technology to improve efficiency in the way they operate and attend to users. The education sector is one of those set to benefit from the emergence of virtual reality, with schools being able to use VR platforms and services to grant their students access to the imm ..read more

The real estate industry is one of the most lucrative industries in the Nigerian economy, with the GDP of the Nigerian real estate market reaching almost four trillion naira during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.  With how massive the real estate market is, Nigerian real estate businesses are always on the lookout for new ways they can increase sales, attract potential clients, and improve client satisfaction, especially with new competitors appearing on the market.  At the center of these efforts to improve businesses in the real estate industry is virtual reality, an emerging techno ..read more