| Date | Title | Description |
| 18.09.2024 | Nigeria's Digital Divide: The Financial Exclusion of Persons with Disabilities | Nigeria stands at the crossroads of digital transformation. The nation is rapidly adopting technology, yet a significant segment of its population remains in the shadows. Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are caught in a web of exclusion, un... |
| 18.09.2024 | Nigeria: How Abdulsalami Almost Denied Nigeria $280m Telecom Deal - Obasanjo | Lagos — ...Oketola's book writing effort despite hardship commendable, says NGE president
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, revealed how the former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), almost denied Nigeria... |
| 18.09.2024 | Nigeria: Trapped in Digital Dark - How Nigeria's Financial System Fails Persons With Disabilities | As Nigeria rapidly embraces digital transformation and financial inclusion, a significant portion of its population, Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, remains left behind.
Despite advances in mobile banking and digital platforms, PWDs contin... |
| 07.09.2024 | Bridging Passion and Technology: Hisense and Real Madrid Unite for Nigerian Fans | In the vibrant landscape of Nigerian football fandom, a new partnership is set to redefine the way fans engage with their beloved sport. Hisense, a technological innovation firm, has joined forces with Real Madrid, one of the most prestigio... |
| 04.09.2024 | Nigeria: Hisense Brings Innovation to Real Madrid Fanbase in Nigeria | Technological innovation firm, Hisense, has announced a strategic partnership with Real Madrid, one of the world's most iconic football clubs, to significantly enhance the fan experience in Nigeria.
This collaboration is set to launch a lim... |
| 01.09.2024 | Nigeria: Using Cybercrimes Act to Cover-Up Corrupt Nigerians | The drafters of the Nigerian constitution also known as the wise men had two posers, they were not immediately able to solve. The first was what to do with the lofty objectives in chapter two of the constitution titled 'Fundamental Objectiv... |
| 25.08.2024 | Nigeria: Lai Mohammed, Agatha Amata, Others Honoured At Nemcea 2024 | ...as stakeholders chart ways for growth of Nigerian creative economy
Stakeholders recently gathered in Lagos, for the 3rd Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA), where they identified ways to have a more robust co... |
| 25.08.2024 | Nigeria: Scolari Speaks About Videography Journey, Creative Process | It is a dawn of a new era for Scolari, a talented videographer, as he opens up about his journey, inspiration, and creative process.
Scolari, whose real name is Ayinde Saliu, has always been fascinated by the power of visuals to convey emot... |
| 25.08.2024 | Nigeria: No Insults, Backlashes Get Under My Skin - Deka George | Rising content creator and actress, Njideka George who is known for her lifestyle and hilarious content on instagram has averred that her talent lies in creating what captivates people's interests.
"My talent lies in creating what capt... |
| 25.08.2024 | Nigeria: In Rare Action, Nigeria's Intelligence Chief Resigns | The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu after about seven years in the position.
The action took many by surprise in a country where it is ra... |
| 13.08.2024 | Nigeria: Experts Highlight Role of Tech in Transforming Nigeria's Agriculture | Experts in agriculture in the country are advocating a significant increase in youth involvement in the sector, emphasizing the crucial role of technology in transforming the food systems and driving economic growth.
Speaking at an event or... |
| 07.08.2024 | Advocating for better gender representation in Africa’s tech ecosystem | This article was contributed to TechCabal by June Barasa.
The lack of gender diversity in tech, especially in Africa, is a glaring issue that should no longer be ignored. As a woman who has spent years navigating this male-dominated industr... |
| 06.08.2024 | Diaspora protest sponsors on watch list, will be arrested on arrival- Nigerian Immigration | The Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has revealed that sponsors of the recent #EndBadGovernance protest based in the diaspora are under close surveillance.
According to report by the News Agency of... |
| 02.08.2024 | Nigeria: No Instruction to Tamper With Network Connectivity - Minister | The Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has denied claims that the government instructed telecom companies to interfere with network services during the ongoing nationwide protests.
Amid reports of slow internet speeds from users of M... |
| 01.08.2024 | Nigeria: Ondo Popular CEO Hacked to Death, 5 Days After Birthday | Akure--A popular caterer and Chief Executive of Country Kitchen, in Akure, Ondo State, Mrs. Olakunbi Adene, has reportedly been hacked to death by some unknown assailants, five days after celebrating her 54th birthday.
Source told Vanguard ... |
| 25.07.2024 | Nigeria: E-Birth Registration - Finding Every Child, Securing Their Future | · Over 7.2m Nigerian children not captured at birth
Adeola Adekoya, a new mother cradling her newborn at a Lagos primary healthcare centre, knew the next step.
It wasn't just about diapers and naming ceremonies; it was about securing her ch... |
| 15.07.2024 | Nigeria: Govt, EU Plot Strategies to Use Technology Unlock Nigeria's Potentials | The Federal Government is collaborating with the European Union to use technology to unlock great potentials to revive Nigeria's economy.
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, revealed this at the just-concluded Ni... |
| 28.06.2024 | Nigeria: CBN to Implement More Policies to Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges | The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will continue to implement more policies to tackle cybersecurity challenges, foster innovation to ensure stability and integrity of the financial system.
The Deputy Governor, Financial Systems Stabi... |
| 26.06.2024 | Nigeria: Nothing Has Changed, My Brother | Our material on this page last week titled: "Between NCC and NMC, good news in small packets", has elicited a little dig from a very close friend who observed we almost created the impression that the telecoms industry is witnessi... |
| 26.06.2024 | Nigeria: Satellite Giant Multichoice Has Not Cut Its Cable TV Subscription Prices in Nigeria As Claimed Online | Satellite giant MultiChoice has not cut its cable TV subscription prices in Nigeria as claimed online
IN SHORT: MultiChoice Nigeria has increased its subscription prices twice since December 2023. But claims that it reverted to the old subs... |
| 25.06.2024 | Nigeria: Unified Payment Unveils Ptsa Platform to Boost E-Payment | Unified Payment Services Limited has said that its Payment Terminal Service Aggregator, PTSA, platform has commenced operations and will collaborate with stakeholders to facilitate growth of electronic payment transactions in the country.
G... |
| 19.06.2024 | Beyond the numbers: Unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s booming youth population | This article was contributed to TechCabal by Dr Fola Aina.
Nigeria boasts the world’s largest youth population, with a median age of 18.1. Nearly 70% of Nigerians are under 30, and 42% are below 15, which amounts to a staggering 151 million... |
| 18.06.2024 | Nigeria: How Modernising Payments Can Secure the Future | Paymnt is the fulcrum of human interaction. And like everything else, it is constantly changing. The move from barter to commodity money was followed by currency and we are today in the realm of digital payments.
It is clear that to go forw... |
| 15.06.2024 | Paytag Technologies Announces Global Expansion to Transform Digital Banking Landscape | Onyedikachii
" It's easier to invent the future than to predict it".”
— Onyedikachi AgudosiSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, June 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paytag Technologies, a leading fintech innovator b... |
| 13.06.2024 | LegitCar Africa launches LegitCar Business for businesses and enterprise users | There is a huge market for second-hand vehicles in Africa. In Nigeria specifically, the used-car market is currently valued at $1.14 billion, and according to Aissatou Diouf, general manager at CFAO Suzuki, the market in Nigeria sees an ave... |
| 11.06.2024 | Oldest privately owned book sells for £3 million at UK sale | Oldest book in the world sells on auction. Image: JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP
The world’s oldest book in a private collection, and one of the earliest books in existence, sold at auction in London on Tuesday for more than £3 million.
Twelve additi... |
| 09.06.2024 | Nigeria: Alliance Between Govt Bodies, Security Experts Will Check Cyberthreats - Expert | A cyber expert, Ms Adebola Folorunso has called for strategic alliance between government bodies and security experts in order to check cyberthreats in the country.
Collective efforts involving the government, corporations, and security exp... |
| 31.05.2024 | Nigeria: FG Forges Alliance With Gitex to Host Technology Fair | The Federal government of Nigeria and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with GITEX Global to establish GITEX Nigeria, an initiative that will leverage information technology to boost productivity, showcase Nigerian innovations ... |
| 23.05.2024 | Why is the US reviving its aviation deal with Nigeria? | In 2000, the United States of America and Nigeria signed an aviation deal that governs air travel between them. It was called The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement. The heart of the agreement was the concept of Open Skies. This meant tha... |
| 21.05.2024 | Nigeria: Why We're Conducting Public Enquiry Into Telecom Regulation - NCC | The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, says it is conducting public enquiry into its three regulatory instruments as a testament to it's commitment and dedication to transparency and inclusivity towards ensuring that the voices of all... |
| 21.05.2024 | Nigeria: Lagos to Reduce Internet Connectivity Cost, Lays 2,700km Fibre | The Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (LAMIST) on Monday said that it had completed the first phase of a project to reduce the cost of Internet connectivity drastically.
The Commissioner, LAMIST, Mr Olatunbosun Alak... |
| 20.05.2024 | Nigeria: Low Purchasing Power - Nigerians Go for Swapping As Prices of Mobile Phones Rise | Nigerians no longer worry over what the state of the nation will look like tomorrow. Everyone is now focused on how to survive in the failing economy.
It is no longer news that people's purchasing powers have continued to decrease, as price... |
| 13.05.2024 | Nigeria: Cybersecurity Levy Law Hurriedly Passed - - Ndume Commends Tinubu On Suspension | The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Tinubu for suspending the 0.5% cybercrime levy that was earlier announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN.
He said the president's move does not come as a sur... |
| 16.04.2024 | Nigeria: Meet Nigerian Tech Genius, Cyprian Emeka Uzoh, Behind Memory Chips in Dancing Robots | Many Nigerians have become global renowned inventors and one of them is Cyprian Emeka Uzoh, with more than 350 patents including developing microprocessors and memory chips in dancing robots.
The United States-based Nigerian tech genius Uzo... |
| 11.04.2024 | Nigeria: How Nigerian Scholar Invented Insect Control Technology for Farmers in Brazil | Nigerian scholar, Dr Abdulrazak Ibrahim, invented an insect control technology that is protecting farmers' crops in Brazil.
The genetic engineer co-led an African-Brazil project that is responsible for the creation of the first-ever biolist... |
| 04.04.2024 | Nigeria: Telecoms Union Suspends Planned Strike | The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has suspended its planned strike, which was to begin on Thursday.
In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Okonu Abdullahi, on Wednesday... |
| 13.03.2024 | Nigeria: EFCC Nabs 45 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Lagos | Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday arrested 45 suspected internet fraudsters.
The anti-graft agency said the suspects were arrested on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Ikorodu,... |
| 06.03.2024 | West Africa's Coast Was a Haven for Piracy and Illegal Fishing - How Technology Is Changing the Picture | The Gulf of Guinea - a coastal region that stretches from Senegal to Angola - is endowed with vast reserves of hydrocarbon, mineral and fisheries resources. It is also an important route for international commerce, making it critical to the... |
| 06.03.2024 | Why MainOne’s internet submarine cable in Akwa Ibom comes with high expecations | Nigerian telecommunications company, MainOne has launched an Internet submarine cable in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. The subsea cable, which is owned by 2Africa Consortium, led by Meta and managed by MainOne, is part of a greater plan to expand the... |
| 15.02.2024 | Nigeria: Military Pensions Board Commences Electronic Verification Exercise for Ex-Soldiers - Irhumheson | ...Tests Runs Pilot Phase with 9,600 retirees
The Military Pensions Board on Thursday said it has commenced the electronic verification of retired military personnel in the country to among other things, save veterans the security risks ass... |
| 14.02.2024 | Nigeria: How We're Using Technology to Improve Learning Process in Nigeria - Educare Boss, Alex Onyia | With the education sector receiving 8.8% of the 2024 budget, stakeholders are optimistic as they prepare for what should be an exciting year. Precious Chukwudi of Vanguard met with Mr. Alex Onyia, the founder of Educare, one of the top educ... |
| 14.02.2024 | Nigeria: 'I No Be Iwobi', Sadiq Umar Warns Cyberbullies Over Afcon Loss | Super Eagles and Real Sociedad forward, Sadiq Umar, has warned cyberbullies against trolling him following the Super Eagles' loss against Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Umar stated that despite not playing at th... |
| 12.02.2024 | Nigeria: Alleged Cyber-Bullying, Fake News - IG Orders Clampdown On Individuals, Groups | The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the NPF National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) to clamp down on individuals and groups of people who are bent on jeopardizing our national security and stability via the spread of... |
| 17.01.2024 | Nigerian Police Bust Pirate Site Operators After Actress Suffers Panic Attacks | Dubbed “Nollywood,” Nigeria has a flourishing film industry which generates billions of dollars in revenues while creating new stars in the process.
In tandem, a flourishing piracy market serves parts of the population that either can’t or ... |
| 05.01.2024 | Ventures Africa’s 20 Women of Impact 2023 | African women have emerged as dynamic forces driving transformative change across various sectors, showcasing remarkable resilience, leadership, and innovation on the continent and beyond. In fostering community, these women serve as pillar... |
| 05.01.2024 | Nigeria: Google Begins Phasing Out Third-Party Cookies in Chrome | Google has begun limiting third-party cookies for some users of its Chrome web browser, a first step towards eventually abandoning the files that have raised privacy concerns.
Google, which announced in 2020 that it planned to get rid of co... |
| 04.01.2024 | ‘Rich Dad’ R. Kiyosaki advises ‘pay attention to the Bitcoin halving’ | A major and long-standing dissenting voice to the current broad sentiment that 2024 will be a strong year for the market has been Robert Kiyosaki – a prominent investor and author of the best-selling personal finance book, “Rich Dad Poor Da... |
| 29.12.2023 | Annual Economic Index: How did Nigeria’s economy fare in 2023? | 2023 was a year of extremes for the Nigerian economy. The economy achieved its highest stock market capitalization and a seemingly “decreased” unemployment rate. Yet, it also faced some of its lowest oil production, a record-high inflation ... |
| 29.12.2023 | 5 Nigerian consumer trends we noticed in 2023 | Businesses don’t exist without consumers. Without them, ventures are, at best, funded ideas. In Nigeria, the consumer demographic is complex and dynamic. And that has a two-edged meaning for businesses seeking scale: they are hard to unders... |
| 01.12.2023 | How uLesson became an online university from an “extra lesson” company | uLesson, Nigeria’s leading ed-tech, recently announced it had become a group with a private open university under it, the first in Nigeria. Here’s how they moved from K-12 to tertiary education.
At 10:20 a.m. on October 28, 2023, Professor ... |
| 27.11.2023 | Africa Fact of the Day: Africa’s highest booking fees- 27 November 2023 | Africa Fact of the Day features the most wonderful and weird facts about the history and culture of the African Continent. Photo: Pexels
The African continent has the second largest population in the world, with more than one billion people... |
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| 28.10.2023 | Nigeria: 8-Year-Old Nigerian, Tuyva Benibo, Wins Global Coding Contest | As young Nigerians continue to make the country proud on the international stage, an 8-year-old boy named Tuyva Benibo has achieved an outstanding feat by emerging as the winner of Outstanding Animation at the International Kids Coding Comp... |
| 24.10.2023 | Nigeria Tops Africa's $5m Tech Investments With 20% - Minister | The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says Nigeria now leads other African nations as the destination for tech startups.
He disclosed this on Tuesday in his opening address during the opening cerem... |
| 06.10.2023 | How Elenasy is closing the gender gap in tech by funneling more women toward tech careers | L-R: Ire Odega, co-founder and COO of Elenasy and Faith Oyepeju, co-founder and CEO of Elenasy)
When Ire Odega and Faith Oyepeju sat down together one day to discuss life, career, and what they could have done differently in these areas the... |
| 18.09.2023 | Nigeria: Professor Advocates for Digital Technology Use to Help Struggling Farmers Cope With Climate Change | Inno Flores, Tech Times 18 September 2023, 12:09 am
A professor in Nigeria is advocating for the use of digital technology to help the country's struggling farmers cope with climate change.
(Photo : LUIS TATO/AFP via Getty Images)
A Hausa F... |
| 10.09.2023 | Ghana and Turkey are leading the charge in medical tourism | Medical tourism is increasing globally as more people seek high-quality, cost-effective, and specialized healthcare services abroad. According to GlobeNewswire, the global medical tourism market reached a value of $16.19 billion in 2022 and... |
| 11.08.2023 | ASIS 2023: Private sector partnership is critical in addressing climate change in Africa – Joyce Banda | While Africa contributes relatively little to global greenhouse gas emissions, it is one of the most vulnerable regions to the adverse effects of climate change. Climate change has had far-reaching consequences for its people, ecosystems, a... |
| 10.08.2023 | How Nigeria can accelerate the uptake of CNG powered vehicles | In May, the newly appointed president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, decided to eliminate fuel subsidy that had traditionally maintained affordable fuel prices for Nigerians. Since then, fuel prices have skyrocketed, with Nigerians currently paying ov... |
| 31.07.2023 | Nigeria’s Remedial Health gets QED backing in $12M round | Remedial Health, a Nigerian startup digitizing pharmacies and bringing efficiency to the pharmaceutical value chain, has raised $12 million Series A equity-debt funding, to scale operations in the West African country.
Fintech VC firm QED I... |
| 26.07.2023 | Nigeria: Reps to MTN, Glo, Airtel, Others - Stop Reselling Already Purchased SIM Cards | The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Telecommunications (when constituted) to interface with Global System for Communication, GSM, providers to stop network providers from reselling already purchased SIM cards.
The cal... |
| 26.07.2023 | Nigeria’s $500 million budget for its food sector raises transparency concerns
TechCabal’s 2021 Year-End report
Success! | Nigeria has a new stash to tackle its food problem, but concerns about the government’s processes remain.
Nigeria has raised over $500 million to boost its struggling food sector and bring security reforms to its Northeastern region, where ... |
| 10.07.2023 | Nigeria: Japa Syndrome Dealing Deadly Blow to Retaining Talents in Nigeria, Reeltech CEO Cries Out | As the Nigerian technology landscape gets consistently advanced, industry professionals have cried out to government to put measure in place to halt the export of talents otherwise popularly known in local parlance as the Japa syndrome.
Not... |
| 16.06.2023 | ‘She clung to the children’: Nigeria boat tragedy survivors mourn | Ilorin, Nigeria — In Nigeria, wedding ceremonies spilling over from one day into another are as frequent as the parties are colourful; the one Ibrahim Mohammed attended on Sunday, June 11 in the Egboti community of Niger state was no differ... |
| 09.06.2023 | Nigeria Must Prioritise Consumers' Privacy, Ethics of Data Usage - NCC | TO unlock the full potential of the fifth generation, 5G network, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has urged Nigerians to prioritise the privacy of the consumers' data and maintain its ethical use always.
NCC gave the charge yes... |
| 22.05.2023 | Fleri Launches Care Membership Program, Transforming Cross-Border Healthcare for the Diaspora | fleri logo
Fleri has created the first truly transparent, efficient, and affordable way for immigrants who need to provide quality care for dependent families overseas.
With two membership tiers, we are committed to meeting the diverse need... |
| 15.05.2023 | Aruwa Capital at the Official Launch of 100 Women in Finance Nigeria Location | - |
| 10.05.2023 | Nigeria Lost 9 Million Data Subscribers in 2021 Over SIM Registration | The restriction on Subscriber Identity Module, SIM registration on 2020 cost Nigeria over nine million data subscribers in 2021, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, 2021 Annual report and Accounts for the year, report has said.
The... |
| 09.04.2023 | Nigeria: Net Zero Energy Building Construction in Nigeria Using 3DCP Technology | As the world continues to grapple with the challenge of climate change, the concept of net zero energy buildings has gained traction worldwide, including in Nigeria. As a country committed to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sust... |
| 30.03.2023 | Nigerians are not thrilled about their first digital census | Nigeria has not had a census in well over a decade. So the news that Nigeria is preparing for a nationwide headcount this year sounds historically significant. Even more, it’s supposed to be Nigeria’s first “digital census.” However, Nigeri... |
| 28.03.2023 | Nigeria: MTN's Funso Aina Named 'Innovator of the Year' in Europe, M-East, Africa | Funso Aina, MTN Nigeria's Senior Manager, External Relations, has been announced 'Innovator of the Year' in the brands category at the SABRE IN2 awards.
The SABRE IN2 awards recognise works that highlights the expanding scope of the PR prof... |
| 14.03.2023 | Africa: Digital Technology Key to Employment, Economic Growth in Africa - World Bank | A new World Bank report says accelerating the use of digital technologies is key to creating productive jobs and boosting economic growth in Africa.
This is contained in a statement issued by the World Bank, a copy of which was obtained by ... |
| 10.03.2023 | Eight dead in shooting at Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany | Heavily armed police inspect the area near a Jehovah’s Witness church where several people have been killed in a shooting in Hamburg, northern Germany, on late March 9, 2023. – The shooting took place at around 9pm, police said, adding that... |
| 06.03.2023 | Cardano's commercial arm invests in youth-focused talent network Goodwall | Cardano's commercial arm invests in youth-focused talent network Goodwall 06.03.2023 10:15, Morgane Ghilardi linkedIn facebook twitter instagram youtube -->
The official commercial arm and a founding member of the Cardano blockchain, EMU... |
| 02.03.2023 | Nigeria's Election Was Nearly Derailed By Technology - but Biometric Devices Weren't the Problem | Technology nearly derailed the conclusion of the 2023 presidential elections in Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commission could not fulfil its promise to transmit election results from the polling units on its result viewing po... |
| 27.02.2023 | Providing healthcare for less than a dollar: An insight into WellaHealth’s journey | Expanding health insurance coverage in Nigeria and easing access to quality and timely healthcare services.
Africa faces significant health challenges, topping the chart of undiagnosed diabetes and accounting for most global malaria mortali... |
| 24.02.2023 | Rise Network Launches Run-Am, an Artificial Intelligence based Fake News Verification Mobile App for Nigeria’s 2023 Elections
TechCabal’s 2021 Year-End report
Success! | Rise Networks, Nigeria’s leading data science and artificial intelligence-powered learning, research, and work readiness company with support from MacArthur Foundation has released Run-Am, a fake news verification mobile app that can be use... |
| 24.02.2023 | Nigeria elections: The influence of Afrobeats music on politics | Afrobeats star Wizkid has become an undeniable superstar with international accolades along the way. Image via Twitter @wizkidayo
In the run-up to Nigeria’s February 2023 elections, the country’s younger generation has mobilised to demand c... |
| 17.02.2023 | How Nigeria’s new carbon tax policy can expedite its economic and environmental growth. | “We are running the most dangerous experiment in history right now, which is to see how much carbon dioxide the atmosphere can handle before there is an environmental catastrophe.” – Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla & SpaceX.
The effects of clim... |
| 30.01.2023 | Nigeria maintains lead in generator imports in Africa. But at what cost? | Nigeria has many challenges stifling its economic growth, but the endemic epileptic power supply in the country stands out. It is commonplace to see Nigerians without light for days, months, and surprisingly even years. On a graver and gran... |
| 27.01.2023 | Nigeria: 4G Base Stations in Nigeria Hit 39,006, Data Crashes From N1200 to N350 - Pantami | The Federal Government said on Thursday that the number of base stations in Nigeria providing fourth generation communication network in the country has reached 39,006 while the number of people who have access to broadband services have ri... |
| 27.01.2023 | Nigeria and its ironic economic realities. | If you do not live in a cave, there are chances you have heard Nigeria being called the “giant of Africa.” By this title, it means Nigeria is popularly recognised as being more powerful and significant in comparison to the other 53 countrie... |
| 26.01.2023 | Here are the most counterfeited products in Nigeria | It is not difficult to sight counterfeit products in Nigeria. They are readily available in mammoth quantities on our streets, major roads, makeshift shops, and even markets. But this manufacturer’s nightmare does not come to play only in N... |
| 18.01.2023 | Putin says has ‘no doubt’ Russia will win in Ukraine | Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates military and civilian personnel and veterans of the Border Guards Service on Border Guard’s Day, at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence, outside Moscow on 28 May, 2022. Photo: Mikhail Metzel / Sputni... |
| 07.01.2023 | Nigeria: MSSN Calls for Investment in Islamized Digitization, ICT Content for Muslims | The Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria, MSSN, has called for urgent investment by Muslims in the area of Islamized digitization and ICT content.
MSSN made the call in a communique, jointly signed by Malam Muhammad Bin Isa, the National Cha... |
| 29.12.2022 | CBN policies and how they affected Nigerians in 2022 | Many factors influence a country’s strength, but one of the most important is its economy. The likes of America, Britain, China, Japan, and Germany are dubbed wealthy nations primarily because of the strength of their economy. To achieve th... |
| 22.12.2022 | Nigeria: No Evidence Nigeria Presidential Candidate Bola Tinubu Asked Young Nigerians to Focus On Online Fraud | IN SHORT: Tinubu's campaign for Nigeria's presidency in the 2023 elections has pushed back hard at allegations of his past misdeeds. A quote claiming he asked the youth to focus on online fraud is unsupported.
A post on Facebook in Nigeria ... |
| 21.12.2022 | Nigeria Ranks Among Countries With Least Internet Censorship | A new study by a data collection company, Proxyrack has revealed that Nigeria is one of the countries with the least internet censorship in the world.
Internet censorship is the legal control or suppression of what can be accessed, publishe... |
| 14.12.2022 | Rwanda: Nigeria, Rwanda Become First African Nations to Sign Artemis Accords | Nigeria and Rwanda have signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis Accords, becoming the first African nations to join the accords on Wednesday.
Nigeria's Minister of Communication and Digital Infrastructure, Pr... |
| 08.12.2022 | Nigeria: We've Used Technology to Make Mismanagement Impossible - PTAD | THE Executive Secretary of Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, Dr Chioma Ejikeme says the adoption of technology in the payment of pensions has made it near impossible for pension funds to be mismanaged or embezzled as was i... |
| 07.12.2022 | Nigeria: NASENI - Technology to Stop Crude Oil Theft, Bunkering Coming Soon - Buhari | President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said the nation is making progress on inventions in the last seven and half years with the repositioning of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
He said in the future,... |
| 11.11.2022 | Coursera and NITDA partner to tackle youth unemployment
TechCabal’s 2021 Year-End report
Success! | Nigeria is a country with a lot of potential. According to a survey that considered the quantity and quality of startups as well as several economic and business indicators at the national level, the country ranked second, with South Africa... |
| 19.10.2022 | Nigeria: Voice Calls, Data - Govt Directs Reversal of Unilateral Upward Tariff Adjustments | The Federal Government has directed affected Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to reverse the unilateral upward tariff adjustments.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), through a letter dated Oct. 12, gave the directive following med... |
| 04.10.2022 | Spleet raises $2.6 million seed round to provide rent financing across Africa | It is widely accepted that Lagos has a severe real estate deficit problem. The housing problem stems from the population density of the state and its size. Lagos is the smallest state in Nigeria and, with a population of 15.4 million people... |
| 27.09.2022 | Highlights from Disrupt Africa’s report on the Nigerian Startup Ecosystem. | In the past few years, Nigeria has become the nerve of innovation in Africa, especially in the area of startup funding. Some of the juiciest success stories in the African tech ecosystem erupted from Nigeria. Several reports have corroborat... |
| 22.09.2022 | What to expect as Flutterwave adds the eNaira as a payment option for merchants | Flutterwave, a top-tier African payment solutions company has announced the inclusion of the eNaira as a payment option for merchants, a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital currency.
The new development is expected to complem... |
| 09.09.2022 | Niger Delta oil spills bring poverty, low crop yields to farmers | Yenagoa, Nigeria – This June, Aibakuro Warder was disappointed by the size of the yam and cassava tubers she harvested from her farms in Ikarama, a community in the southernmost Nigerian state of Bayelsa. Most were tiny and in some location... |
| 24.08.2022 | Food inflation rate soars again in July. Here is the way out. | It is appaling to know that since last year when we reported how preparing a pot of Jollof Rice cost a fortune, nothing positive has happened to the food prices in the country. The situation only seems to be getting direr. This, of course, ... |
| 19.08.2022 | How Union Systems is improving financial services with indigenous technology | Banking is one of the pillars of Nigeria’s economy. According to the Nigerian Development Plan (NDP), the financial sector added a total of N44.2 trillion to Nigeria’s GDP from 2017 to 2020. And while technology is quickly taking centre sta... |
| 19.08.2022 | Nigeria: Govt Blocks Mobile Payment, Telecoms Network Access to Online Loan Firms | *As FCCPC develops framework, guidelines for digital lending
The Federal Competition and Consumers Protection Commission, FCCPC, has directed payment systems operators, PSOs, such as Flutterwave, Opay, Paystack and Monify, as well as teleco... |
