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- 6 Apr 2023
NITDA's Talent Development Initiative Woos Business Sweden
Developmental Regulations, one of the core mandates of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and a pillar in the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), has…
- 25 Jul 2018
UNN Strengthens Economic Transformation Through Science Park
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) says it is deepening economic transformation in West Africa through its newly established Lion Science Park (LSP). Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, UNN Vice Chancellor,…
- 23 Jul 2023
Startup Ecosystem: NITDA Woos Global Tech Giants for Support, Collaboration
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced engagements with international bodies in ensuring that a formidable startup ecosystem is built in the country through…
- 20 Jul 2023
NITDA, U.S. Consulate General Collaborate to Launch Global Tech Africa
Global Tech Africa (GTA), an initiative of the Future Map Foundation designed and implemented by Ascend Studios Foundation; and in partnership with the National Information Technology Development…
- 25 Oct 2016
Shittu Assures Investors of Safe Business Environment
Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, has re-iterated federal government’s resolve to make Nigeria’s business environment safe and conducive for investors. He linked the fact…
- 22 Aug 2019
Ericsson Announces Changes to the Executive Team
Effective September 1, 2019, Fadi Pharaon is appointed Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Middle East & Africa at Ericsson, and member of Ericsson’s Executive Team, reporting to the…
- 4 Feb 2020
Insurers Worry over Cybercrime, Climate Change
Risks associated with cybercrimes topped the list of peril incidences that may likely hit the corporate world in 2020 and beyond. But Nigerian insurance underwriters have said what they fear most…
- 13 Jul 2013
Konga.com Online Powered by the Nigerian Dream and Spirit
Nigeria, home to over 160 million people is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. Blessed with oil, mineral and human resources, the road to growth…
- 5 Jul 2021
Hackers Demand $70m after Kaseya Ransomware Attack
Hackers were on Monday demanding $70 million in bitcoin in exchange for data stolen during a “gargantuan” attack on a US IT company that has shuttered hundreds of Swedish supermarkets. AFP reported…
- 30 Jun 2016
Falling Sales, Naira Devaluation Hobble Rocket Internet’s Growth
When German e-commerce investor Rocket Internet launched Jumia in 2012 as a would-be African Amazon, it was optimistic that a rapidly expanding middle class would quickly shift from street markets to…
- 7 Mar 2016
Huawei G-Power Storms Computer Village with Gamicon Experience
Huawei consumers were given the opportunity within two days to experience the newly launched G-Power smartphone in computer village, Ikeja. The event titled “Huawei G Power Gamicon” treated consumers…
- 28 Dec 2022
Team Schrodinger Energy Wins Third Place in Ericsson Innovation Awards 2022
Team Schrodinger Energy from Bayero University Kano, Nigeria have won third place in the Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) 2022 competition. The team was recognized for their development of REINLIGHT,…
- 18 Jan 2010
Expert Says Less than 10m People Have Insurance Worldwide
An insurance expert has lamented the poor penetration of insurance in the world, warning that if the current rate at deepening insurance penetration is not changed, there are indications that only a…
- 27 Oct 2016
Mastercard, dnata Launch VAT Reclaim Service for SMEs
Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, and dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, have teamed up to launch a VAT Reclaim Service for Mastercard…
- 21 Jul 2022
Ericsson Appoints Hossam Kandeel as Vice President, Head of Global Customer Unit MTN
Ericsson has appointed Hossam Kandeel as Vice President and Head of Global Customer Unit MTN and Customer Unit MTN Africa effective 21 July 2022. Hossam will lead a high performing technologies and…
- 19 Dec 2022
SEC Approves Listing Rules for Tech Board
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the rules for listing on Nigeria Exchange’s new Technology Board, the NGX announced Monday. The technology board is a specialized platform for…
- 9 Oct 2013
GSMA Outlines Details of NFC Experience
The GSMA has announced details of the NFC Experience at the NFC & Mobile Money Summit 2013, which will be delivered in conjunction with Isis, the NFC Experience Official Sponsor. All show…
- 12 Oct 2015
Ericsson Opens Registration for Innovation Awards 2016
Ericsson has opened registration for the Ericsson Innovation Awards (EIA) 2016, a global competition that gives students the opportunity to develop innovative ideas in collaboration with Ericsson…
- 25 Oct 2017
Facebook Inaugurates SME Council in Africa In Nigeria
By peter oluka Facebook, Wednesday, launched its Nigerian SME Council, the first to launch on the continent, and part of Facebook’s ongoing commitment to help support small and medium sized…
- 1 Feb 2016
Flexenclosure Strengthens Presence in Nigeria with New Shop
Flexenclosure, a specialist developer of intelligent power management systems and pre-fabricated data centres for the ICT industry, has set up a new company in one of its key markets – Nigeria. The…
- 15 Feb 2018
Dogara Woos Swedish Investors in ICT Sectors
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has urged Swedish businessmen to invest in Nigeria to create job opportunities for its teeming population. A statement by his Special Adviser…
- 27 Oct 2017
Facebook Launches Africa’s first SME Council in Nigeria
Facebook has launched its Nigerian SME Council, the first to launch on the continent, and part of Facebook’s ongoing commitment to help support small and medium-sized businesses throughout Africa.…
- 15 Sept 2008
Ericsson Launches New IMS IPTV
Leading Internet Protocol TV technology providers have integrated their consumer devices, content protection solutions, video servers and applications software with the new Ericsson IPTV solution, an…
- 6 Feb 2017
How Tech, Innovation Boost Digital Economies, by Ojobo
Technological innovation is the bedrock of digital economies. They are powered by the science of growth, hence they stand the test of time. This was the submission of Mr. Tony Ojobo, director Public…
- 3 Sept 2015
Ericsson, TV & Media Report Shows 71% Increase on Video watched via Smartphones
Ericsson ConsumerLab TV & Media Report 2015 shows consumers embracing video on-demand services like never before as every third viewing hour now spent watching on-demand TV and video According to…
- 24 Oct 2017
Ericsson Stakes €25,000, Other Incentives for Innovation Award 2018
By peter oluka Ericsson has recently announced that it's 2018 Ericsson Innovation Awards competition is now open until November 15th, 2017, for students worldwide. This year’s theme is ‘The Future of…
- 16 Dec 2019
AfDB Approves $5m Grant to Scale up Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AFDB) has approved a grant of $5 million to enable the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme to scale up its outreach and impact…
- 17 May 2019
What You Need to Know About Nordic-Nigeria Connect
The Nordic Embassies in Nigeria, comprising of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark are collaborating on the second edition of Nordic Days in Nigeria: Nordic Nigeria Connect – Innovating for Change.…
- 12 Aug 2013
Mitsumi Distribution Bags ICT Distributor of the Year Award
Mitsumi Distribution, one of the largest technology and consumer electronics distributors in Africa, won the ICT Distributor of the year award at this year’s CIO 100 annual symposium and awards…
- 29 Jul 2016
MEA On Growth Path As Enterprise AMS Market To Worth $5.24Bn by 2021
The Enterprise Assets Management System market in Middle East and Africa is expected to witness high growth in the coming five years due to a large number of the huge infrastructural projects…