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...]
Category: Tech
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...]
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...]
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...]
