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...]
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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...]
NIN: NIMC Ends Data Modification in Centres, Direct Nigerians To Portal
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said it would no longer allow data modification activity at any of its National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment[more...]
Nigeria Set To Launch Another $1.5 Million AI Support
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has said that the government is about to launch another $1.5 million initiative to[more...]
Google Services Boost Nigeria’s Economy By $1.8 Billion — Report
A new report by Public First focusing on the impact of digital technologies in Nigeria has revealed that Google’s tools and services grew Nigeria’s economy[more...]
Jobs That Can’t Be Replaced By AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the workforce, taking on tasks traditionally performed by humans. One sees that from generating articles and composing music to[more...]
Nigerian Govt Generates N2.55tn in Tax From Google, Facebook, Netflix, And Others
Google, Netflix, Facebook and other foreign companies operating in Nigeria paid N2.55tn in taxes to the Federal Government in the first six months of 2024,[more...]
Zoho launches AI-rich version of Zoho Analytics to Democratise self-service BI
Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company has launched a new version of Zoho Analytics– its self-service BI and analytics platform. Among more than 100[more...]
Kenya Announces Regulatory Measures To Curb AI-Driven Disinformation
The Kenyan government is introducing regulatory measures to curb the use of AI-driven disinformation tools that threaten democracy. While speaking at the launch of the[more...]
Highest Paying Jobs in Africa in 2024
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...]
Nigerian Companies With The Highest Number Of Employees
The private sector plays a great part in Nigeria’s economy by gainfully employing thousands of Nigerians. Apart from providing services, the private sector plays a[more...]
AfriGO Launches Upgraded Settlement Process For Instant Credit To POS Merchants
Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL) is thrilled to announce the successful launch of instant POS settlement for AfriGO card transactions, marking a significant advancement in[more...]
FG, NIMC Launch Data Capturing Scheme for Nigerian Farmers
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has launched a data-capturing scheme for Nigerian farmers[more...]
Zone Partners NIBSS To Revolutionize Blockchain And Payment Frameworks
Payment network company, Zone, has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). According to a statement by the company, the collaboration[more...]
Real Reason IHS Towers Sacked Over 100 Employees
IHS Towers, a telecommunications infrastructure provider, which reported a staggering $1.9 billion loss in 2023 — a 304% increase from the previous year’s losses —[more...]
Covenant University Emerges Most Innovative Tertiary Institution in Nigeria
Covenant University, a leading private institution, has been honoured with the title of Most Innovative Tertiary Institution in Nigeria at the Titans of Tech Awards 2024. The[more...]
MTN Nigeria Wins Telecommunication Company of the Decade at Titans of Tech Awards
MTN Nigeria, leading telecommunications services provider, has been named the Telecommunication Company of the Decade at the prestigious Titans of Tech Awards 2024. This recognition[more...]
Oyesola Awodiya, MD, Ezzential Global Services, Inducted into Titans of Tech Hall of Fame
Oyesola Awodiya, Managing Director of Ezzential Global Services, a leading Telecom Engineering Company in the Nigerian ICT Industry has been inducted into the Titans of[more...]
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Urges Nigeria to Streamline NCC, NITDA’s Functions.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has advised the Nigerian government to streamline the regulatory roles of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Information[more...]
