30 results
- 3 Oct 2021
NITDA Partners Mass Challenge to Enhance Economic Development
In order to help entrepreneurs in Nigeria grow their brands and initiatives locally while having easy access to the global ecosystem, the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA)…
- 5 Jun 2017
Africa in Danger of Digital Disruption- Ekeh
Serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has raised the alarm over an impending digital disruption in Africa occasioned by the challenges of mass unemployment and…
- 13 Jan 2019
Dealdey Closes Shop in Nigeria
Dealdey, Nigeria’s only daily deals website, has closed its Nigerian operations; almost a year after suffering financial challenges, which led to mass layoffs of hundreds of its employees. …
- 12 Feb 2021
NITDA Collaborates with NNPC to Foster Development of Emerging Technologies
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency has proposed strategic initiatives in strengthening the collaboration with the Research, Technology…
- 26 Sept 2021
Digital Economy: NITDA Assures e-Business Industry Heads of Public Private Partnership
In line with the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has assured the Committee of e-Business…
- 23 Mar 2022
Digital Evolution: NITDA, Others Partner to Sustain National Socio-Economic Development
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) National Assembly (NASS) and Cyber Future Academy (CFA) to ensure that…
- 13 Apr 2020
COVID-19 Palliative: Zinox Group to Feed over 7000 Families for 2 Weeks
In a bid to ameliorate the impact of the lockdown occasioned by the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic in most states of the Federation, the Zinox Group has committed to feeding over 7000 Nigerian families…
- 18 Feb 2022
CrowdForce Secures $3.6m Funding for Easy Access to Cash in Communities
A Nigerian Y Combinator-backed agency banking company, CrowdForce, has closed a $3.6 million pre series-A investment. The round, split between equity and debt, was led by Aruwa Capital Management…
- 17 Jul 2018
Go Rentals Targets Nigeria in African Operations Expansion Plan
At its annual partner results event this week, Go Rentals CEO Evan Berger announced its 2018/19 expansion plans into Africa for its Technology Rental services. "Our pilot expansion began in…
- 22 Jan 2019
Building Confidence in Nigeria’s Tough E-Commerce Market
By Sammy Lee Despite the positive projections and huge potential locked in Nigeria’s emerging e-commerce landscape, the sector is proving more than a tough nut to crack for the majority of players in…
- 14 Sept 2021
Osinbajo Tasks Banks on Transformation Projects
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday tasked the banking and finance sector to take on more transformative projects such as housing and renewable energy, among others, in ways that will…
- 21 Feb 2018
DStv Rules as TSTV, Others Chase Shadows
Over the past decade, various pay TV newcomers have tried to take on DStv, the digital satellite service owned by Multichoice, an arm of South African media giant, Naspers. It is in a battle…
- 3 Jul 2013
FBN Life Partners Airtel on Micro Insurance Scheme
First Bank of Nigeria Life Assurance in partnership with Airtel Nigeria, leading telecoms operator, has introduced a micro insurance scheme, Padi 4 Life, in a bid to make insurance services easy and…
- 24 Jan 2025
NANS Threatens Nationwide Protests over 50 Percent Telecom Tariff Hike
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the recently approved 50 per cent increment in telecommunications tariffs by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) and the…
- 12 Jan 2016
Ericsson Introduces Three IoT Solutions for Smart Homes, Cities
Ericsson has launched three new solutions to equip communication service providers and utility companies to address services and requirements in the fast-growing Internet of Things (IoT) market.…
- 19 Apr 2018
Boston Consulting Group Names Glo Driver of African Integration
Global management consulting firm, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has named Nigeria telecommunication company, Globacom, as one of the African companies pioneering economic integration on the…
- 26 Feb 2024
Senate Hails NASENI on Accelerated Technology Transfer
Senate Committee on National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has commended the Agency for championing local content development of Solar-Powered smart irrigation,…
- 20 Apr 2021
LAPO Navigates Microfinance through COVID-19
By Edward P. Eze Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) provide the best access to banking services for the majority of such underprivileged populations whose livelihoods have been worst affected by the…
- 12 Jul 2019
Asiacell Selects Ericsson Services for Superior User Experiences
Asiacell has selected Ericsson services and solutions to expand its network coverage and enhance end-user experience in Iraq. Signed on July 11, 2019, the agreement presents a continuation of a…
- 6 Feb 2020
Achieving Digital Ecosystems in Rural Africa Remains a Challenge
Creating a digital ecosystem in rural areas requires collaboration with local suppliers if long-term success is to be achieved. Jeremy Potgieter, regional director - Africa, Eseye This is according…
- 21 Dec 2021
Unity Bank Gets NYSC Recognition, Wins Icon of Youth Empowerment Award
In recognition of Unity Bank Plc’s contribution to the growth of entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has named the lender “Icon of Youth Empowerment” in an…
- 26 Nov 2019
Edtech Startup uLesson Secures $3.1mn Seed Funding Ahead of Market Launch
Nigerian edtech learning platform uLesson has closed a $3.1mn seed-level round led by TLcom Capital with participation by Sim Shagaya - the founder, to address infrastructure and learning gaps in…
- 19 May 2009
Stakeholders Seek ICT training in Educational Institutions
Stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology sector of the economy have called for an improved ICT training in the country's tertiary institutions, in order to sustain the growth in…
- 26 Jun 2012
Loyalty & Innovative Services Keys to e-Payment Adoption - Ogungbade
Tunde Ogungbade is the managing director of Global Accelerex. He spent the first decade of his career in consulting and has worked with global companies like Price WaterCooper, Ernst and Yong and…
- 13 Oct 2022
Crypto Investment Platform Pillow Attracts $18M Funding Round, Expands in Nigeria
Democratised access to digital assets is key to getting emerging market investors on a level playing field, giving them the opportunity to take control of their finances and battle the dual…
- 7 Jun 2026
Moniepoint DreamDevs Bootcamp Graduates Second Cohort to Strengthen Homegrown Talent Pipeline
Moniepoint Inc., Africa's leading digital financial services provider, has officially graduated the second cohort of its flagship DreamDevs Bootcamp, marking a significant milestone in the company's…
- 30 Jul 2017
21st Century Technologies Rejigs, to Solve Nigeria’s Major Challenges
21st Century Technologies Limited, Nigeria's information technology powerhouse has rejigged her operations to solve some of Nigeria’s toughest challenges, Mr. Wale Ajisebutu, chief executive officer…
- 4 Jan 2013
Drowning in the Nigerian MobileMoney Data Quagmire
If you question data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything – Fred Menger, Chemistry Professor (1937 - ) In late 2011, Nigeria joined other progressive nations to license mobile…
- 30 Mar 2015
IMT Enugu, French Embassy to Improve Study among Mass Communication Students
Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu is to receive resource and logistics support and the cooperation of the Embassy of France, Nigeria, for the teaching of the French course on offer…
- 1 Apr 2015
UBA's African Subsidiaries Gain Further Momentum
The consolidation of United Bank for Africa’s (UBA) Plc operations across Africa has had a positive impact on the group’s financial performance as seen in its recently released audited 2014…