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- 15 Feb 2023
2023 Polls: Nigerian Fact Checkers Fight Election Misinformation with Full Fact's AI Tools
Full Fact, a UK-based charity which tackles misinformation through fact-checking and campaigns, is partnering with organisations dedicated to promoting credibility in information during the upcoming…
- 2 Apr 2024
Report Finds Africa’s SMEs Grapple with Tech Costs, Skills Dearth
Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa are increasingly investing in digital technologies, their innovation journey is hindered by the high cost of technology upgrades, the lack of…
- 4 Jun 2015
IXPN Partners Google & Glo 1, Launches Internet Diagnostic Tool, M-Lab
After weeks of preparation, Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has launched Measurement Lab (M-Lab), a network diagnostic tool in Nigeria through the support of Google, an M-Lab…
- 8 Nov 2021
Cloudflex, Digital Encode, Rack Center, Others Back NITRA ICT Growth Conference/Awards 2021
More companies have continued to indicate interest in the forthcoming ICT Growth Conference being organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), a ICT media advocacy…
- 30 Mar 2017
Masterpass QR to Impact 250,000 African Merchants on Financial Empowerment
Merchant service provider, Kopo Kopo, announced their partnership with Mastercard to roll out Masterpass QR across 11 markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, impacting over 250,000 micro and small businesses…
- 8 Dec 2008
Nokia Transforms Internet Experience with N97 Mobile Computer
Nokia has said it is building a world where we can always connect to our friends and loved ones, where we can know what they are doing, where they are and how they are feeling. A world where we can…
- 13 Sept 2019
ITEX Secures CBN Licence to Operate as Super Agent
Itex Integrated Services Ltd, an innovative Fin-Tech Company that deploys secure solutions to diverse customers, has been granted the licence to operate as a commercial Super Agent in the nation’s…
- 13 Dec 2018
Nigeria’s OneFi Secures First Ever Credit Rating for an African Fintech
One Finance Limited (OneFi) announces that is has been assigned a “BB” rating with a Stable outlook, from Global Credit Rating Co. The company behind Paylater, Nigeria's leading digital financial…
- 8 Mar 2018
MTN Returns to Profitability in 2017 Annual Report
MTN's earnings swung back to profit for the year ended 31 December 2017, although the strong rand dented revenue growth and new subscriber definitions saw active customer numbers tumble. The telco…
- 24 Aug 2020
Polaris Bank MD, Abiru, Retires
Mr. Tokunbo Abiru, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank Limited, has announced his retirement from the service of Polaris Bank, effective August 31, 2020, having successfully…
- 2 Oct 2023
Infobip Recognised as Communications Platform Leader by Analyst Firm Gartner
Infobip, Global cloud communications platform has been named a Leader in the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market by analyst firm Gartner. In the first Gartner Magic Quadrant for…
- 19 Mar 2012
UBA Foundation Promotes Prostate Cancer Awareness; Organizes Free Screening in Lagos
UBA Foundation; the corporate social responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Africa’s financial powerhouse has continued its prostate cancer awareness campaign, using the bank’s quarterly…
- 25 Apr 2022
Olatunji, NDPB Boss Urges NIPOST to Adopt Data Privacy
With data privacy and protection gaining prominence and recognition across the globe through its impact on digital economy, wealth creation and employability, it has become imperative for all Federal…
- 18 Nov 2025
A dangerous Concentration of Power: Is CBN’s Fixed Income Securities Takeover a Ticking Bomb for Nigeria’s Economy?
By Blaise Udunze The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to take full control of government securities issuance has been described by some as a bold move toward transparency and market efficiency.…
- 30 Oct 2016
Digitata Takes Mastercard’s Digital Payment Message to Mobile Masses
Mastercard in collaboration with Digitata Insights, a subsidiary of Digitata, recently launched a gamification campaign to educate South Africans on the benefits of making safe, secure and fast…
- 18 Nov 2013
NCS Strengthens Symbiotic Ties with MTN, MainOne, Sidmach
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) recently visited three key players in Nigeria’s technology space – MTN Nigeria, MainOne Cable Company and Sidmach group, in furtherance of its policy of strategic…
- 23 Mar 2009
Zinox, USPF, Others Aid Schools to Beat Recession
The educational sector appears to have come to terms with the fact that only a whole hearted acceptance of Information Technology can restore the role of education as the pivot of national…
- 21 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Building Skilled Digital Capacities as Recovery Strategy
By: Engr. Prof. Mohammed Ajiya The entire world is currently in the throes of a deadly pandemic. So far, there have been over 2.5 millionconfirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, resulting in more than…
- 30 Mar 2017
ESET’s Encryption Outperforms Competitors in Latest AV-Comparatives Survey
In the first business encryption test by AV-Comparatives, ESET’s encryption solution DESlock+ Pro was declared the leading encryption solution on the market for small and medium businesses looking to…
- 26 May 2015
Carmudi Whitepaper Indicates Internet Pushing Automobile Sales to $89m in 2015
The global automotive sales for 2015 are expected to hit $89 million, a 2.4% growth from 2014, with an emerging market share rising from 50% in 2012 to 60% by 2020, while their share of global…
- 18 Nov 2019
Swanepoel says Opportunity for Crypto in Africa is Enormous and will Impact Everyone’s Lives
Marcus Swanepoel, Luno’s CEO, speaking at AfricaCom 2019, outlined how the implementation and use of cryptocurrencies will be an important part of Africa’s future. Luno can see that as…
- 13 Dec 2017
Social Media Managers Being Trained on Skills for Retention of SMM Jobs in Nigeria- Begho
By chukwuemeka fred agbata Social Media has become quite useful, particularly, for small businesses that use it as a way of attracting new customers. Although, social media appears simple, there are…
- 23 Jun 2023
Nigeria Ranks Among Top 10 Countries on Crypto Adoption - EMURGO Africa's State of Web 3.0 Report
EMURGO Africa, in strategic partnership with PwC, on Friday unveiled the "State of Web3.0 in Africa" report, a forward looking publication that provides an expansive and insightful analysis of the…
- 25 Nov 2015
Buhari Has Final Say on MTN Fine- Shittu
The Presidency has reiterated it is not considering reducing the N1 trillion fine slammed on MTN Nigeria for violating an order by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to deactivate 5.4…
- 8 Jun 2009
Harris Stratex Expands Operations in Nigeria
Harris Stratex Networks, Global wireless communication solution providers has expanded it business operation in the country with the opening of its first technical service support and test center in…
- 26 Apr 2010
Zenith Bank Shareholders Approve N11.3 Billion Dividend, Lauds Ovia
Shareholders of Zenith Bank have lauded Jim Ovia, its outgoing chief executive, who midwifed it from inception 20 years ago to today’s enviable height, and is scheduled to leave office at the…
- 31 Dec 2017
TGNYES 2017 Exposes Youths to Business Opportunities, Others Receive IT Training
By peter oluka The Generation Next Youth Empowerment Summit 2017 (TGNYES) has spurred young people to innovate and put on their thinking cap. The Summit, an initiative of Elbativeni Foundation and…
- 24 Sept 2013
USA, Sub-Saharan Africa to See Trade Growth, says DHL
DHL Express , the world's leading courier and express company, believes that trade between the United States of America and Sub-Saharan Africa is set for continued growth, as both regions build upon…
- 12 May 2008
Task Wins HP’s Heart, Bags Six Awards
Task Systems Limited has won six awards, a record to emerge the most celebrated HP Preferred Partner in Africa. Three of the awards were won in the sales revenue category, while the other three were…
- 16 Dec 2015
Infinix’s 4G Enabled ZERO3 with Next-Generation Camera Launched
Infinix Mobility, the leading online smartphone brand in Africa has introduced its latest flagship of ZERO series -- ZERO3. With 5.5 inches Full HD display, Mediatek Helio X10 octa-core…