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- 23 Jul 2019
NCC Says Google Station Free WiFi is Safe for Use
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the free wireless service provided by Google Station is safe to use. Sunday Dare, NCC’s executive commissioner, stakeholder management,…
- 7 Dec 2018
Google Brings Better, Faster Wi-Fi to Abuja
Google on Thursday unveiled Google Station in Abuja , a platform for providing free, high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots in public The Google Station was simultaneously launched at three different…
- 14 Feb 2019
Google, UBA Collaborate to Provide Free Wi-Fi to Customers
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s global bank, has collaborated with Google and ISP partner to launch Google Station in 11 key UBA branches in Lagos State as part of plans to roll out 200…
- 6 Mar 2019
Google House Unveils Next Billion User Products for Africa
Google on Tuesday hosted content creators, developers, media, influencers and educators at a product showcase in Lagos. Dubbed the NBU House, Google built the House to give users a chance to interact…
- 27 Jul 2018
Google launches Free High Speed Wifi Hotspots to Millions of Nigerians
Google on Thursday hosted its second Google for Nigeria event where it made a number of big announcements aimed at helping more people in Nigeria, and across Africa, benefit from the opportunities,…
- 22 Oct 2023
Beyond Limits Africa Launches DICE
Beyond Limits, in partnership with key stakeholders in the tech, business, and creative ecosystem, proudly announces the forthcoming D.I.C.E (Digital Innovation & Creative Excellence) mixer…
- 24 Feb 2023
5 Online Resources to Help you Stay up-to-date during this Elections
The 2023 elections in Nigeria are fast approaching, with the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled to kick off on February 25, 2023. These elections are a critical time for Nigerians, as…
- 5 Sept 2019
Computer Village Traders Lament Poor Internet Activities over Suspension of Google WiFi
Some traders at the Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday decried low internet activities as a result of the suspension of the Google free WiFi. The traders, in separate interviews with…
- 13 Apr 2012
Google Steps Up Social Networking with Google+
Over 250 Nigerian celebrities and influencers from different spheres of engagement: Creative Artists, Event Planners, Fashion Influencers, Developmental Advocates, Media Celebrities and Music…
- 5 Sept 2019
Get Back to School Ready Using Technology at your Fingertips
By Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, communications & public affairs manager, Google West Africa, With schools starting next week, there is so much to do. From re-establishing routines, stocking up on school…
- 6 Feb 2025
Two Decades of Exploration: Google Maps Marks 20th Anniversary
Google is celebrating 20 years of Google Maps, a tool that has fundamentally changed how we explore and navigate the world. Over the past two decades, Google Maps has become an essential tool for…
- 6 Apr 2020
Google Community Mobility Report reveals Nigerians responding to lockdown Order
Google’s newly-released data on COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports shows that traffic to transit, retail and recreation locations in Nigeria has reduced in the wake of the coronavirus movement…
- 13 May 2021
SpaceX Signs Deal With Google for Satellite Broadband
Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday said its Starlink satellite internet service will be teaming up with Google to deliver cloud computing services to business customers. According to the organization,…
- 20 Nov 2019
Africa Sees Double Mobile Data Revenue by 2024
Mobile revenue in Africa will rise from $54.31 billion (R804 billion) in 2019, to $67.12 billion (R994 billion) in 2024. This is according to the Africa Digital Outlook 2019 report from market…
- 3 Apr 2019
FG Pledges to Provide Free Internet Access for Citizens
Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, says the federal government will ensure free access to the internet in public places across Nigeria. Mr Shittu said this on Tuesday in Abuja at a one-day…
- 17 Oct 2019
Lagos Gridlock: Google Maps Opens Lanes for Road Users
A 2017 study listed the 150 least to most stressed out cities in the world. With Stuttgart in Germany nabbing first spot as the least stressed city to live and work in, Lagos came in at 148 (just two…
- 1 Jul 2020
NCC Offers Online Parenting Tips in Wake of COVID-19
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has offered online parenting tips in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) of NCC According to the NCC, the…
- 21 Sept 2023
Danbatta Highlights Achievements Says Broadband Penetration on Fast-tract
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of…
- 20 Oct 2022
Google Arts & Culture Partners with CyArk and The Adunni Olorisha Trust to digitally preserve Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove
Google Arts & Culture on Thursday partnered with The Adunni Olorisha Trust and CyArk to announce the launch of the first and largest digital library of content showcasing the Osun Osogbo Sacred…
- 22 Jun 2022
NADIR Says NITDA’s Code Will Tackle Fake News, Hate Speech
The Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) has lauded the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for drafting a 'Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service…
- 5 Jul 2013
7411 Operators Say Directory Service is in National Interest
Operator of the directory services, using 7411 code has said it is important for Nigeria to have a 24-hour directory call centre where information can be retrieved and authenticated. This according…
- 22 Jul 2013
Apple Buys HopStop.com, Nigerian Online Company
Apple has reportedly bought HopStop.com, an “online city transit guide” and mobile application founded in 2005 by Chinedu Echeruo, Nigerian tech entrepreneur. Kristin Huguet, Apple spokeswoman said…
- 19 May 2015
History as Apple Buys Nigerian Business for $1Bn
Apple has bought Chinedu Echeruo’s HopStop.com, The Wall Street Journal ’s publication, AllThingsDigital reports. Founded in 2005, HopStop.com makes mobile applications for both iOS and Android that…
- 18 Dec 2020
WorldRemit Identifies Top 20 Migrant Moments of 2020 @ International Migrants Day
WorldRemit, a leading cross-border payments company, celebrated International Migrants Day yesterday by announcing its list of the top 20 Migrant Moments of 2020. This list features developments…
- 30 Apr 2026
Nigeria Finally Moves Closer to Digital TV as 100 Channels Go Free-to-Air
More than 100 channels have signed on to broadcast free-to-air digital content under Nigeria’s Digital Switchover (DSO) programme, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to digital…
- 10 Aug 2015
Rave TV Clocks 1, Set to Open Trend 100.9 FM Asaba
RAVE Television Channel, Nigeria’s dynamic, thriving, youths and public oriented interactive multi-broadcast channel at its first anniversary has announced plans to launch a sister Radio Station,…
- 6 Feb 2017
NELEX Backs TheMap.online on Digital Jobs for Nigerians
Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, through its department- National Electronic Labour Exchange (NELEX), has expressed support to TheMap.online, an indigenous e-Commerce platform, in its…
- 15 May 2025
Get Ready: Google Unveils 8 Game-Changing Android Updates
Google's annual I/O developer conference is a hub for exciting product updates. This year, "The Android Show: I/O edition" offered an early preview of Android's future. Packed with groundbreaking…
- 2 Dec 2024
Leo Stan Ekeh Highlights Nigeria's Tech Potential @France–Nigeria Investment Forum
By Tolu Aderemi-Cole This year’s France–Nigeria Investment Forum, a major highlight of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to France, ended on a sound note and was mutually rewarding for both countries.…
- 29 Nov 2016
How The Internet is Becoming Biggest Exporter of African Culture
Not too long ago, we were introduced to the world of mobile phones here in Nigeria. Coming out from the days of NITEL’s dial-up phones with the rotary dials, we all know how much things have since…