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- 9 Jul 2019
What to Expect at the 2019 Nigeria Internet Governance Forum
For the past seven years, The Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) has evolved into an inclusive Internet policy dialogue mechanism contributing to national development. In a bid to Shape…
- 19 Aug 2013
Spark, Lagos Internet Group Secures $2m Investment
Spark , the Lagos-based Internet Group that invests in Nigerian start-ups, has raised a $2 million investment from a syndicate of 17 international high net individual investors, based on a $10…
- 9 Jun 2018
IPv6 Council Nigeria, NIG Drum Support for IPv6 Roundtable
The IPv6 Council Nigeria and Nigeria Internet Group (NIG), have commended the management of DigitalSENSE Africa Media, for the consistency in providing Internet stakeholders in Nigeria the platform…
- 7 Sept 2022
Pantami Leads Industry Leaders to 2022 Nigeria Internet Governance Forum
For many Nigerians, the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the importance of the Internet and digital technologies as a critical part of daily living hence, the necessity to deliberate on…
- 2 May 2013
NIG to Host Conference on Broadband this Month
Nigeria Internet Group (NIG), a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization promoting the Internet in Nigeria since 1995 is to host its annual conference and exhibition 2013 with focus on the…
- 23 Jan 2018
Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum Sets Date for IG4D, IPv6 Roundtable 2018
The Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and Nigeria IPv6 Roundtable have gotten June date for their 2018 edition of her annual two-day stakeholder engagement. The…
- 27 Oct 2024
ngPIF Forum: Key Stakeholders Discuss Expanding Nigeria’s Internet Infrastructure
Last week, key stakeholders in Africa’s internet ecosystem gathered in Lagos for the Nigerian Peering and Interconnection Forum (ngPIF), where they explored strategies for expanding Nigeria’s rapidly…
- 13 Jun 2016
NiRA Seeks Stakeholders Consensus On Internet Governance Framework
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has expressed confidence that the outcome of recent Nigeria Internet Governance Forum will further drive stakeholders focus towards common grounds…
- 22 May 2018
Rudman, IXPN Boss to Chair DigitalSENSE Forum 2018
Mr. Muhammed Rudman, managing director and chief executive officer of the Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), would early next month, June, preside over the annual 2018 edition of Nigeria…
- 9 Feb 2017
Silvertree Internet Holdings Acquires Nigeria’s TopCheck
Silvertree Internet Holdings, Africa’s leading Internet platform, has acquired Nigerian price comparison site TopCheck for an undisclosed amount. TopCheck is Nigeria’s leading price comparison site…
- 2 Aug 2024
#EndBadGovernance Protests: Coalition Condemns Internet Disruptions in Nigeria
A coalition made up of 36 different civil society organizations and interest groups have petitioned federal government of Nigeria through its Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA's) chastising…
- 6 Sept 2015
NiRA Hinges .ng Domain Adoption to Broadband Penetration
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) said it looks forward to faster connectivity, increased penetration, usage and affordable Internet as panacea for improved internet business in…
- 1 Mar 2013
Bloomberg Television Inks Partnership with Nigeria's Optima Media Group
The Bloomberg Media Group, a division Bloomberg L.P. has announced a multi-year rolling partnership agreement with Nigeria-based content provider, Optima Media Group, strengthening Bloomberg’s…
- 22 Nov 2017
Group Decries Nigeria’s Poor Ranking on ICT Development Index
By peter oluka Broadband 2018 Coalition has expressed deep concerns over Nigeria’s poor ranking on the latest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Index (IDI) published in the…
- 13 Sept 2022
Africa Data Centres Joins Forces with Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN)
Africa Data Centres, the largest network of interconnected, carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre facilities in Africa, and part of the Cassava Technologies group, has taken a significant step…
- 18 Jan 2010
Atcon, NIG Support for e-Business Life Broadband Summit
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (Atcon) and the Nigeria Internet Group have given their backings to the e-Business Life Broadband summit slated to hold in Lagos in February…
- 26 Jun 2024
Starlink Mini Dish: Revolutionizing Internet Connectivity in Nigeria
SpaceX is on the verge of launching the highly anticipated Starlink Mini dish. This revolutionary device promises to transform internet availability, particularly in underserved areas. It is set to…
- 8 Jul 2024
NDSF@15: Ojo, Adebayo, Nnamani, Ekuwem, Nwannenna, Odusote Join DigitalSENSE Hall of Fame
Mr. Edetaen Ojo, Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda alongside the chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria and CNSSL group, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo; Managing…
- 8 Feb 2017
Facebook Partners Nigerian Groups for Safer Internet
Facebook is partnering with public sector agencies and non-governmental organisations from Nigeria and across Africa under the rallying call “Be the change: unite for a better Internet”. …
- 10 May 2014
Okere to Chair NIGF 2014
Mr. Austin Okere, group managing director and chief executive officer, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) plc, has been named as the chairman of the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) 2014.…
- 25 Mar 2015
Google, Facebook Build “Digital Prisons” in Nigeria, Others with Internet Freebies
Google and Facebook are at the forefront of a scramble to win over new African Internet users, offering freebies they say give a leg-up to the poor but which critics argue is a plan to lock in…
- 2 Dec 2024
WIOCC, Galaxy Backbone Partner to Drive High-Speed Internet Connectivity Across Nigeria
WIOCC, Africa’s Carriers’ Carrier, has partnered with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), a leading digital infrastructure and shared services provider, in a strategic infrastructure collaboration aimed…
- 11 Dec 2013
NIG’s 2013 e-Business Conference Begins Tomorrow
Nigeria Internet Group (NIG) in conjunction with the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) said that preparations have been concluded for the hosting of this year’s annual e-business conference,…
- 13 Oct 2022
IXPN, NgNOG Set Date for 2022 Nigeria Peering and Interconnection Forum
The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) and the Nigerian Network Operators Group (NgNOG) will host the 2022 Nigeria Peering and Interconnection Forum (NgPIF). The NgPIF 2022 will bring together…
- 20 Feb 2015
AIG Set to Commission New Office In Yaba, Nigeria ‘Silicon Valley’
Africa Internet Group (AIG) is to open its new office complex which is located at the E-Center, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos is directly in the heart of Yaba which is fast becoming the new tech-hub of Nigeria,…
- 14 Feb 2012
Regulation, Big Operators Emasculate Smaller Firms -- Banjo
Bayo Banjo, is president of Nigeria Internet Group (NIG), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promotion and growth of Internet in Nigeria. A veteran within the business echelons across…
- 8 Mar 2017
A4AI-Nigeria, PIN to Co-host Internet Freedom Festival
The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), world’s broadest technology sector coalition, has indicated plans to partner with Paradigm Initiative (Nigeria) on "Day 0" of the Internet Freedom…
- 17 Oct 2017
Ericsson Group Reaffirms Interest in Nigeria’s Telecom Market
Mr. Shitlesi Makkhofane, the Head, Government and Industry Relations of Ericsson Group has expressed interest in the deployment of broadband to un-served and underserved areas in Nigeria. The…
- 17 Jul 2013
Johnson, Comtech Minister Inaugurates Broadband Council
Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communication Technology, has inaugurated the Broadband Council, marking an important and significant milestone in the implementation roadmap of the national…
- 18 Apr 2016
World Forum on Internet of Things (IoTs) Inaugurates Africa Work Group
World Forum on Internet of Things (IoTs) has established the Africa IoT Work Group as a strategic platform to ensure that Africa’s technology position is registered and her voice is heard with…