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- 6 Dec 2016
5 Reasons Nigeria Has Turned Dumping Ground for eWastes
Wikipedia describes electronic waste or e-waste as discarded electrical or electronic devices. It added that they are used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling or…
- 27 Jan 2015
Revealed! How US Blocks Arms Deal with Nigeria
The US reportedly vetoed a 2014 arms sale of US-made Cobra helicopters by Israel to Nigeria over human rights abuses, according to the Times of Israel. Though the resale of decommissioned gunships…
- 26 Oct 2015
#OpenWorld: Oracle Accelerates Partners Cloud Success with Next-Gen Program
Oracle on Monday announced that a record number of partners are extending their opportunities and revenue potential in the cloud with Oracle. To further support partner business growth in the cloud,…
- 19 May 2017
5 Reasons Your Smartphone Needs a Screen Protector
Everyone knows smartphones are on the pricy side and it can be quite frustrating to spend a large chunk of money on one and end up with a scratched or cracked screen. Jumia Travel, the leading online…
- 17 Nov 2024
Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Theft Detection for Android 15
Thembi Alfreds was driving home from a soccer match in Johannesburg when she stopped at a traffic light. A thief suddenly appeared and smashed the window of her car, grabbing her phone. She struggled…
- 23 Jan 2015
Carmudi With Android App Launch Targets C2C Interface
Carmudi, Nigeria’s leading car-site has again brought convenience to its users with the unveiling of an android app, which is even a customer to customer (C2C) interface enabler. This milestone comes…
- 15 Apr 2015
User Mistakes Aid most Cyber Attacks - Report
When a cyber security breach hits the news, those most closely involved often have incentive to play up the sophistication of the attack. If hackers are portrayed as well-funded geniuses, victims…
- 8 Feb 2016
Stakeholders Decry Increasing Idle Spectrum
Stakeholders in the country’s telecommunications sector have expressed concern over increasing number of idle spectrum in the sector and called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to…
- 21 Jul 2016
Confusion as Naira Falls to N373 to Dollar
The foreign exchange market swung left and right yesterday, forcing the Naira to drop to a new low in both the official and parallel markets, exchanging at N292.90 and N373 to the dollar respectively…
- 3 Aug 2016
5 Things You Should Know Before Buying Power Bank
Power is yet to be regular or stable in Nigeria. Hence, Nigerians are searching for alternatives to keep their phones, laptops and other devices charged. Interestingly, it seems phones are getting…
- 20 Mar 2017
Task System Attains Netapp Platinum Certification
Another feather has been added to the well-decorated cap of foremost Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Solutions company, Task Systems Ltd., with the elevation of the company to…
- 14 Jun 2017
7 Reasons Nigerians 'Love' iPhone
iPhone and Android-operated have been around for awhile and there has been this raging about which is better. Even Nigerians are not exempted from this debate. Funny enough, you will find Android…
- 12 Feb 2019
Operators Worry over Sick Banks, Proffer Solutions
Capital market operators have urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to map out strategies to manage ailing banks rather than outright…
- 11 Jul 2019
NCC Board Adopts New Operational Strategy
The new Governing Board of Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has affirmed its commitment to the management of dynamic operational strategies to reposition the Commission for effective discharge of…
- 19 Sept 2019
Task Systems Maintains HP’s Quality Assurance Rating
Task Systems, Nigerian foremost ICT Solution Company has maintained its status as a certified supplier of genuine products and solutions from global Original Equipment Manufacturer, Hewlett-Packard…
- 25 Aug 2020
FG Pushes for Private-Sector-Driven DSO
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has said with the planned settlement of outstanding debts, the Digital Switch Over (DSO) in broadcasting will transit to a…
- E-Business17 Aug 2026
NiRA Explores Measures to Make .ng Domains Affordable, Safer for SMEs
Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) is exploring measures to make internet domain names more affordable and accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- 10 Jul 2023
Warehouse24 Unveils eCommerce Platform for Consumers
A digital wholesale marketplace, Warehouse24 has announced the launch of its eCommerce platform, aimed at revolutionising the way bulk buyers procure high-quality products in Nigeria. According to a…
- 21 Feb 2024
Sophos Expands Portfolio with New Dedicated Partner Care Offering
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, is expanding its commitment to the channel with the addition of Partner Care, a new offering in its global partner…
- 12 May 2024
Global Tech OEMS Partner Konga Group for Tech Month with Huge Discount
E-Commerce giant with reputation for integrity and trust, Konga Online, has partnered with global OEMs like Samsung, Apple, Starlink, HP, Lenovo, Hisense, Zinox, Philips, Nokia, Infinix on daily site…
- 27 Jul 2024
Dangote Refinery Forced to Resell U.S, Nigerian Crude Cargoes over Glitches - Report
Dangote oil refinery, indigenous oil refinery owned by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, is reselling cargoes of U.S. and Nigerian crude, four trade sources familiar with the matter said on…
- 17 Jul 2025
Festive Seasons Trigger 400% Spike in Livestock Prices Across Nigeria’s North East — Moniepoint Study
A new study by Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s leading financial technology company, has revealed that livestock prices in Nigeria’s North East markets surge by up to 400% during festive seasons, driven by…
- 25 Sept 2025
MTN Nigeria Reports 5,400 Fibre Cuts in 7 Months
MTN Nigeria, largest telecom operator in the country, has reported more than 5,400 fibre optic cable cuts in the first seven months of 2025, warning that the frequent disruptions are undermining…
- 15 Dec 2025
Tax Reform or Financial Exclusion? The Trouble with Mandatory TINs
By Blaise Udunze It is not only questionable but an aberration that a nation where over 38million Nigerians remain financially excluded, where trust in institutions is fragile, and where citizens are…
- 12 Jan 2026
Study Reveals 88.5% of Phishing Attacks Focus on Stealing Account Credentials
Kaspersky analysed phishing and scam campaigns observed from January through September 2025 and found that 88.5% of attacks globally sought credentials for various online accounts. Another 9.5%…
- 26 Jan 2026
Firm Identifies AI as Common Denominator in Entertainment Industry’s 2026 Security Threats
In its Kaspersky Security Bulletin, the cybersecurity company’s researchers identified critical threats expected to affect the global entertainment industry in 2026, from ticketing and visual effects…
- 28 Jan 2026
Police Bust ₦7.7bn Telecom Hack Gang, Seize 400 Laptops in Massive Fraud Swoop
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force smashed a sophisticated cybercrime ring Wednesday, arresting six suspects accused of hacking a major telecommunications company and looting airtime and mobile…
- 1 Sept 2008
Nokia Opens 5th Care Centre in Lagos
Nokia in partnership with Raya Technologies has opened yet another customer care centre in Lagos, even as it pledges more commitment to customers across Nigeria through professional and excellent…
- 14 May 2026
NCC Wants Judges to Take Bigger Role in Cybercrime, Online Safety Fight
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration with the judiciary to safeguard telecommunications infrastructure, tackle cybercrime and promote online safety amid…
- 14 Sept 2009
BPE Restate Commitment to Transparent Privatization of Nitel
Dr. Christopher Anyanwu, director- general, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), has assured that the re-privatization of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (Nitel) will follow due process and…