Google To Invest $5.8 Million Boost AI Skills in Africa
Tech giant, Google, has announced a $5.8 million commitment to accelerate AI skilling initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the company, this investment will support[more...]
How Telecom Companies Lost 64.3 Million Subscribers To NIN-SIM Verification
According to the latest data released on Monday by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the huge loss was significantly driven by two of the operators,[more...]
Battle4Solutions: Anambra State Announces N100 Million Competition For Nigerian Startups
The Government of Anambra State has announced the opening of applications for a startup competition tagged ‘Battle4Solutions’ through which it intends to award over N100[more...]
Moniepoint Lands $110M From Google, Other Investors To Boost African Digital Banking
Nigerian fintech, Moniepoint, has secured a $110 million investment from multiple investors including Google, bringing its valuation to $1 billion and giving it a unicorn status.[more...]
Dr Aminu Maida Laments Destruction of Telecom Infrastructure By Vandals
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Dr. Aminu Maida, has said that telecommunications operators in Nigeria are currently facing immense challenges[more...]
Why TikTok Removed 11 Million Violative Videos in Nigeria And Nine African Countries
TikTok has removed 11,887,516 violative videos from nine African countries, including Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, Somalia, Libya, Ethiopia, Sudan and Morocco. This move aims[more...]
120 Million Nigerians Still Lack Access to Mobile internet
GSMA, the global body of mobile network operators has said that about 120 million Nigerians had no access to mobile internet at the end of[more...]
Elon Musk’s Starlink Stops Order in Lagos, Abuja, And Port-Harcourt
Nigerians resident in its three major cities, Lagos, Abuja, and Port-Harcourt can no longer order Starlink terminals as the device is ‘sold out’ in the[more...]
Meet The Top Nigerian Ai Startup Founders in Africa’s $480 Billion Tech Industry
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups in Nigeria marks an important milestone in the nation’s tech ecosystem. With the recent announcement from the Minister[more...]
FG Plans 5% Tax on Telecoms Services, Others
The Federal Government has proposed a five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill to[more...]
Fuel Hike: Uber/Bolt Drivers Demand Removal of Driver Score, 10% Commission
This development is coming amid a fuel price hike beyond the 1,000 naira mark Drivers operating on the platforms of e-mobility companies, Uber, Bolt and[more...]
Top 10 African Countries With The Largest Government Debts Mid-2024
Large government debts, particularly in some African nations, could trigger a slew of economic challenges. These challenges often include currency depreciation and a loss of[more...]
TikTok Sued Over Alleged Harm to Children’s Mental Health
A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from across the country filed lawsuits on Tuesday against TikTok, alleging that the platform has “addicted” young people[more...]
Microsoft Users Globally Face over 600 Million Cyber Attacks Daily – Report
Technology giant, Microsoft has raised alarms about the growing dangers posed by cyberattacks, saying that its customers all over the world experience more than 600[more...]
MTN Unveils Paper-Based SIM Cards in Nigeria
Technology company, MTN Nigeria, on Friday announced the introduction of paper-based biodegradable eco-friendly SIM cards, in line with its Project Zero goals to reduce Greenhouse[more...]
Nigeria Seals $119 Million Deal With Erricson For Tech Development
The Nigerian government has announced that it has secured approximately $119 million in investments for tech hubs and MSMEs from Gluwa, a digital wallet service,[more...]
Nigeria Face Severe Digital Skills Shortage – World Bank
Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African countries are facing a critical shortage of digital skills, jeopardizing their ability to meet the rapidly growing demand for digital[more...]
10 Most Popular Sports in The World
Everything that happens in the dynamic world of sports never ceases to captivate and motivate enthusiasts worldwide. The most popular sports in the world showcase[more...]
5 Tips To Help Your Prepaid Last Longer
With tariffs increasing yet again, it’s more important than ever to find ways to save. If you want to make the most of your electricity[more...]
Nigerian Government To Reduce Electricity Cost
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has assured Nigerians that efforts are ongoing to reduce electricity costs in the coming months. The Minister noted that[more...]