Ghana Emerges First Blockchain-Powered Government in Africa
Ghana's Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that the next phase of Ghana's digitization initiative is to establish itself as the first blockchain-powered government[more...]
Nigerian Workers Rank 7th Most Stressed Employees in Sub-Saharan Africa
A new global workplace report has ranked Nigerian workers in seventh place in the list of countries with the most stressed workers in Sub-Saharan Africa.[more...]
Nigeria ranks 2nd in Global Software Development Index
The latest data from GitHub, a global hub for software development, has listed the two African economies – Nigeria and Egypt – as among the[more...]
NCC Signs MoU With Nokia To Train Nigerians On Latest Technologies
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria, to train young Nigerians on the[more...]
How Nigerian Artists Earned N25 Billion From Streaming
Music streaming platform, Spotify, has said it paid over N25 billion in streaming royalties to Nigerian artists in 2023. The company disclosed this in its[more...]
Japan Unveils Ultra-fast 6G Device, 20X Faster Than 5G
A consortium of Japanese tech companies has unveiled a high-speed 6G prototype device. The wireless 6G device is capable of ultra-high 100 Gbps transmission in[more...]
Nigeria To Start Producing Mobile Phones, Laptops Others
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has disclosed plans to produce laptops, android smartphones, lithium batteries and solar street lamps. The Executive.[more...]
US Set To Deploy Cybercrime Advisor in Nigeria To Fight Scam
The United States has announced that it plans to deploy a cybercrime advisor in Nigeria. The advisor is poised to facilitate cooperation between the two[more...]
Taiwo Oyedele Committee Recommends VAT Increment to Compensate For Tax Reforms
The Nigerian fiscal policy committee led by Taiwo Oyedele has proposed sweeping reforms to the country’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) system, including increases in VAT rates[more...]
Despite Subscriber Growth: Airtel Africa Profit Drops To 112% On Currency Devaluation
Airtel Africa, a telecommunications firm with a presence in 14 African countries, has seen its revenue dip 5.3% to $4.9 billion, hit by significant currency[more...]
List of 14 Transactions Exempted From The 0.5% Cybersecurity Tax
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed that all banks must impose a cybersecurity tax of 0.5% on all transactions. The levy will be[more...]
Over 200 Jobs At Risk As Microsoft Announces Shutdown of Nigeria Office
Some tech experts and industry sources have said the country's current economic challenges may have influenced this action. Indications have emerged that global tech giants[more...]
Kaduna State Govt Launches First Hausa AI Learning Series To Educate Women
A new initiative aimed at empowering women in Northern Nigeria through AI education was launched today. Google, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, and[more...]
NSA Appeals To Media Executives To Counter Social Media Disinformation
Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), has stated that the negative use of social media poses significant local and global threats. This comes as[more...]
How AI is Testing The Boundaries of The Human Mind
A new series tagged AI vs the Mind, that will explore the limits of artificial intelligence by pitting it against the most powerful thinking machines[more...]
The 10 Most Powerful Passports in Africa in 2024
In this modern age, the passport has acquired a new dimension of significance in the form of its ranking among nations. Whether you can travel[more...]
Bill Gates Partners Nigerian Government On New Identity
Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, has said he is working with the Federal Government to develop what he described as a ‘one-identity’ technological platform that can[more...]
Comparing DStv Prices in Nigeria, South Africa, And Kenya
Multichoice Nigeria recently announced another price increase on its DStv and GOtv packages, marking a third time in the last 12 months. While many Nigerians[more...]
Nigeria Government Orders Crackdown On Unqualified IT Practitioners
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to take strict measures against unregistered individuals and organisations operating in the Information Technology (IT) sector to[more...]
Panic As CBN Stops Opay, Palmpay From Registering New Accounts
Some bank customers have expressed panic as the Central Bank of Nigeria bans mobile money operators including fintech firms from onboarding new customers. However, the[more...]
