Sometimes going to a government office in the middle of the day can be a bit of a cumbersome process. If you are in Lagos, the sun has probably reached its peak and buildings have become uncomfortably warm as you join the queue of people also seeking some service. However, having to physically visit a government office, in Lagos, may soon become a thing of the past. A mobile app known as “Citizens Gate”has been launched in Lagos by the state government that will allow citizens to access public services from their mobile phones.

Sliide Airtime has been named as the World’s Most Innovative App at the Global Mobile World awards, dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the global telecom industry.

Beating strong competition from big-name (and big budget) apps from around the world,  this award comes as Sliide prepares to launch the service into its second and third markets of South Africa and Pakistan - cementing its position as the most innovative, effective and useful app available today.