WhatsApp to Enable Messaging in Internet Blackouts
Instant-messaging service WhatsApp is letting users connect via proxy servers so they can stay online if the internet is blocked or disrupted by shutdowns. The[more...]
Month: January 2025
Android Phones to Get Satellite Connectivity
A new partnership between the satellite phone firm Iridium and chip giant Qualcomm will bring satellite connectivity to premium Android smartphones later in the year.[more...]
South Africa and Nigeria Ranked Among the Top Countries Most Interested With Stocks and Trading Worldwide
The study, carried out by UK financial services provider CMC Markets, examined Google Trends data of search terms frequently used by people interested in stocks[more...]
Foundation Calls on National Assembly to Reconsider NITDA Bill
Cloud Network Foundation (CNF) has called on the National Assembly to reconsider the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Bill 2022, currently under consideration, in[more...]
MTN Foundation Collaborates with Austen-Peters to Excite Customers
MTN Foundation, in partnership with Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions, brought a spectacular and provoking musical titled ‘Motherland the Musical’, to the Terra Kulture stage during the yuletide season.[more...]
NCS Seeks Complete Withdrawal of NITDA’s Bill for Lack of Stakeholders’ Input
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body for all Information Technology (IT) professionals in Nigeria, has called on members of the National Assembly to[more...]
The Most Valuable Companies in Nigeria as of December 2022
As of December 2022, Airtel Africa retained the top position as the most valuable listed company in Nigeria, with Dangote Cement and MTN Nigeria occupying[more...]
Konga Jara: 12 shoppers to Enjoy All-Expenses Paid Knowledge Weekend with Ekeh, Zinox boss
Twelve lucky shoppers are set to enjoy an all-expenses paid weekend mentorship programme with Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh as Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite[more...]
Electronic Transfers Hit 3.5 Billion in 2022
The decision of the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) to turn the economy to a cashless one is fast yielding positive results as the volume of electronic[more...]
Regulators Warn Banks over Cryptocurrency Risks
Regulators in the US have issued their first ever joint warning to banks over the risks associated with the cryptocurrency market. The watchdogs told[more...]
Starlink, Elon Musk’s Company to Charge Nigerians $600 for hardware setup
Elon Musk’s Starlink is set to charge Nigerians a $600, about N440,000 at the prevailing parallel exchange rate of N740 – N745 to $1, to[more...]
Meet the 100 Most Reputable Africans’ in 2023 According to Reputation Poll International
This year's list features a diverse group of individuals from various sectors, including politics, business, entertainment, and human rights advocay. Egypt’s Naguib Onsi Sawiris, and[more...]
3G Network To Be Shut Down Officially
Recent developments in the global Telecoms industry may signal the end of an era for 3G, the internet connection which ushered in the age of smartphone[more...]
Apple Set to Increase the Price of iPhones and iPad Replacement Batteries
Users of Apple devices may need to budget an extra $20 - $50 (about N9000- N22,500) to purchase a replacement battery for their gadgets if it[more...]
Tesla delivers a Record 1.3 million vehicles in 2022
Electric car maker Tesla says it delivered a record 1.3m vehicles last year, 40% more than in 2021. It comes after the company delivered more[more...]
Meet the Women that Shaped the Nigerian Tech Ecosystem in 2022
Whew! It is no surprise that the global tech space has seen many ups and downs, but despite this, several major players have shaken the[more...]
Nigeria’s Telecoms Industry GDP Contribution Drops by 3.85%
The contribution of Nigeria’s telecoms industry contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP), has suddenly crashed from 15.00% in the second quarter of 2022[more...]
South Africa, Mauritius and Seychelles Top the 2022 UN E-Government Rankings for Africa
South Africa became the regional front-runner in e-government development, with an EGDI value of 0.7357, according to the survey, which is released once every two[more...]
The 5 Highest-Paying Tech Jobs in Africa in 2023
More Africans are resigning from their jobs in search of healthier company culture and better work-life balance as opposed to just wanting a higher salary.[more...]
