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- 25 Jun 2018
Banks Soon to Abandon PIN - Report
An estimated 1.9 billion global bank customers will be using biometrics to access everyday banking services by the end of 2020. This is according to the Goode Intelligence's latest research,…
- 14 Sept 2015
The Value of Market Intelligence
In the current volatile market with thin margin as heavy competition reigns, it is essential to place some good premium on being market ‘smart’ by ensuring you have some good intelligence with which…
- 21 Apr 2024
ABoICT Lecture 2024 to Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) In A Digital Economy
This year’s Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership lecture will focus on the role of artificial intelligence in a digital economy with the theme: “Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Good, The…
- 4 Feb 2026
Majority of Nigerians do not Trust Govt with Tax Revenue – SBM
Majority Nigerians do not trust the government to properly utilise their tax payments for good use, according to a survey by SBM Intelligence across nine cities. The survey highlighted why recent tax…
- 21 Feb 2021
Digital Transformation Next Step for Transportation Industry – DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu InuwaAbdullahi, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said digital transformation is the next generation for the transportation industry…
- 29 Jun 2010
Afribank Posts N2billion Profit in Q1 2010
Afribank Nigeria Plc has recorded a profit before tax of N2billion for the first quarter ended March, 2010. The bank in a statement said it realized the profit from N25billion gross earnings in…
- 7 Oct 2018
Five Steps to Evaluating a DDoS Managed Service Provider
The news that the Southern African Department of Labour was recently able to foil a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on one of its external facing servers in early September reminds us…
- 18 Feb 2025
DSS Threatens to Sue AIT, Channels TV over Reports on ‘Invasion’ of Lagos Assembly
Department of State Service (DSS), has threatened Africa Independent Television (AIT), and Channels Television two prominent broadcast stations with lawsuits over ‘false and malicious reports’…
- 17 Jul 2024
Henry Naiho Bags Outstanding ICT Solutions, Innovation and Youth Empowerment Personality of the Year Award
An IT egghead / expert who has contributed immensely to the development of the sector in Nigeria and beyond has emerged winner of outstanding ICT Solutions, Innovation and Youth Empowerment…
- 28 Apr 2024
Prof. Aliyu, AI Practitioner to Keynote ABoICT 2024
CommunicationsWeek Media Limited, a certified global ICT company with over two million online subscribers, is delighted and proud to announce Prof. Yakub Aliyu, as the keynote speaker at Africa’s…
- 27 May 2024
Innovantics Bags Best Biometric Banking Solutions of the Year Award @ ABoICT 2024
Innovantics Limited, end-to-end custom-built software solutions provider, has won the best biometric banking solutions of the year award at this year’s Africa Beacon of ICT (ABoICT) Awards held in…
- 1 May 2026
Musk clashes with lawyers in OpenAI trial over AI business model
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk clashed with lawyers for a third consecutive day on Thursday during his high-profile court battle against OpenAI in California. The legal dispute centres on Musk’s…
- 12 Jun 2019
Beware of New Email Security Scam, Microsoft Warns Users
Security researchers from Microsoft have warned users that there is a new ongoing spam campaign spreading malicious files. The warning concerns certain emails carrying RTF documents that could…
- 8 Mar 2010
Silverbird Crowns 2010 Mr. Nigeria
In a warm Sunday night show in Lagos, Kenneth Okolie, a 26-year old soccer enthusiast emerged the winner of the 2010 Mr. Nigeria male pageant. It was no easy victory for the Marketing graduate…
- 15 Apr 2016
Igbos Not Ready for Digital Wealth, Laments Ekeh, Zinox Boss
Mr. Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Group, one of Africa's biggest integrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) conglomerates, has declared that the Igbo ethnic group is not ready…
- 15 May 2022
B2B e-Commerce: Fostering Sales, Distribution with Data Analytics
The informal sector is a major source of economic growth and productivity globally. According to both the World Bank and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) statistics, more than 2 billion…
- 10 Jul 2024
Odunayo Sanya, Bayo Adekambi, Others advocate for more of AI integration in Nigeria Non-Profit sector
The 2024 Microsoft AI for Social Good Summit that was held yesterday at Microsoft Office, Ikoyi, Lagos witnessed top stakeholders in the non-profit sector in Nigeria as they advocated for more…
- 29 Aug 2022
SEC to Flush Out Ponzi Scheme Operators
Mr Lamido Yuguda, director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that his agency partner with relevant agencies to flush out Ponzi scheme operators . Speaking over the…
- 18 Oct 2018
NIPR Harps on Importance of Digital Skill Set in PR Space
Mr. Olusegun McMedal, Chairman, Lagos State Chapter, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has reiterated its commitment in helping its members acquire the right digital skill sets that will…
- 12 Jan 2017
Top 5 Tech Trends to Watch In 2017
Technology is one of the most dynamic industries in the world. It keeps changing and improving at a geometric sequence. So, expect ground-breaking innovation and changes in technology this year. So,…
- 3 Nov 2025
AI Should Be an Enabler, Not a Replacement for Human Creativity - Dr. Lakinbofa Goodluck
In a rapidly evolving digital world, conversations surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) are growing louder, particularly within Nigeria’s media and communications landscape. Experts, creatives,…
- 1 Apr 2022
Pantami Commends Agencies in the Communications Sector, Tasks them on NDEPS Plan
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), has commended all the agencies in the communications and digital economy sector for being dedicated to the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and…
- 10 May 2024
NAN, SLTV to Partner on Local TV Content Promotion
Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, managing director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has assured that the agency will work to promote SLTV, indigenous satellite television, in the country. Ali gave the…
- 5 Oct 2010
Mobile Broadband Subscribers Hit 800,000 in Nigeria
Fueled by the launch of new technologies, subscribers connected to mobile broadband internet hit a high of 800, 000 last month in Nigeria and Global System for Mobile Association (GSMA) is happy…
- 3 Aug 2017
SystemSpecs Releases Full Version of Remita App on Android, iOS
SystemSpecs, a leading financial technology firm in Nigeria, on Thursday released the full version of its innovative Remita Mobile Application, for both Android and Apple users, to help individuals…
- 6 Apr 2018
Ericsson Unveils 2018 Hot Consumer Trends
Olivier Vandermoten, country manager, Ericsson Nigeria has unveiled Ericsson ConsumerLab seventh edition of its annual trend report, ‘‘The 10 Hot Consumer Trends for 2018 and beyond’. The report…
- 15 Dec 2020
Op-ed: Intelligent Customer Engagement
By: Murray Gardiner, MD of Bluecode Africa The customer is always mobile. This is the adage that defines customer engagement today thanks to ubiquitous smartphone penetration and ownership,…
- 23 May 2024
Musk Makes Terrifying AI Prediction, Warns Parent about Dangers to Children
Elon Musk, founder, chairman, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX, has made a terrifying prediction about artificial intelligence (AI) and warned parents about how the technology is harming children. Elon Musk,…
- 30 Jan 2023
The Onslaught of Artificial Intelligence (AI) part 1
By Evans Woherem, Ph.D As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, it is expected to have a significant impact on how we live and work. The integration of AI is a complex issue that requires…
- 5 Nov 2021
Experts Seek Govt Support, Incentives for Tech Adoption
Experts in the financial sector have called on the government to support industries through enabling policies such as subsidies, tax breaks and development of technology centres. A statement said…