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- 31 Jan 2023
Nigeria Becomes First African Country to Receive Elon Musk’s Starlink Service
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, SpaceX, on Monday announced that it has commenced the operation of Starlink services in Nigeria, the first African country to receive such. Elon Musk…
- 7 Apr 2016
Fingers Crossed as FG Readies Nigerians for Space Mission
Nigeria’s plans to launch its first manned mission into space as early as 2030, will mark the first ever manned excursion into outer space by an African nation in the history of space exploration.…
- 18 Dec 2022
Pantami Meets With Space X, World Bank, Google to Strengthen Nigeria's Digital Economy
In a bid to strengthen partnerships for the development of Nigeria's digital economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of Nigeria, had meetings at…
- 22 Mar 2015
NGBA, AHK Nigeria Meet SmartCity Innovation Hub Promoters
‎In alignment with its core objective of strengthening business relationship between Nigeria and Germany, a delegation from the Nigerian-German Business Association (NGBA) and German Delegation…
- 13 Jun 2021
NCC Approves 73 Commercial Satellite Permits for Operations
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has granted space landing permits to 73 commercial satellite operators allowing the operators to provide commercial satellite broadband services to users in…
- 8 Jun 2021
NCC Grants Elon Musk’s SpaceX Satellite Operating Licence
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has issued an operating licence to SpaceX, an American aerospace company owned by Elon Musk. The licence, which is valid for six years, will enable SpaceX to…
- 18 Nov 2013
NCS Strengthens Symbiotic Ties with MTN, MainOne, Sidmach
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) recently visited three key players in Nigeria’s technology space – MTN Nigeria, MainOne Cable Company and Sidmach group, in furtherance of its policy of strategic…
- 19 Dec 2022
Twitter Users Vote for Elon Musk to Step Down as CEO
Twitter users voted for Elon Musk to step down from his role as head of the social platform in a poll the billionaire entrepreneur said he would respect, potentially leaving the company devoid of…
- 27 Sept 2024
IHS Partners LSI to Deepen STEM in Schools with Global Educators Program
Telecommunications infrastructure provider, IHS has expressed commitment to advancement of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through the Global Educators Program. Global Educators…
- 23 Jun 2024
NITDA Commits to Deliver NDLF Initiatives Through Innovative Ideas
In line with the digital literacy campaign of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Director General NITDA Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has said the Agency’s committed to…
- 20 Jul 2022
Tizeti to Host Global Tech Leaders, Startups @NeXTGEN Tech Conference
Tizeti, West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider, is set to host technology enthusiasts, IT innovators, startup executives, corporate business leaders, and digital thought leaders…
- 24 May 2022
Collab to Launch 5G Mokki Tech Spaces in Africa
The recently launched Boris Bison Youth Empowerment Business Incubator (‘BB Incubator’) in Douala, Cameroon, together with pan-African video game publishing company Ludique Works and Finnish tech…
- 10 Jun 2021
MainOne Partners STEMCafe to Bring Maker Space to Schools
Mainone has partnered with STEMCafe to train students on Scratch Programming (BlockCoding) in four primary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. Mainone, a broadband infrastructure company providing…
- 19 Sept 2024
NiRA Announces First Edition of The Tech Convergence: A Gathering of Stakeholders in Nigeria's Digital Economy
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the official registry for the .ng country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), is proud to announce The Tech Convergence 1.0, a two-day conference and…
- 25 Sept 2017
Stakeholders Endorse SNEPCo’s Global Nigeria Forum
Public and private sector players in the Nigerian oil and gas industry have described the annual Global Nigeria Forum (GNF) as a model worthy of emulation by the country’s local content regulator.…
- 1 Jul 2016
NCS Lines Up Notable Speakers for 26th Nat’l Conference
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has lined up astute IT professionals and other notable personalities as guest speakers at its 26th National Conference holding in Abuje later this month. Speaking…
- 17 Feb 2026
Nigerian, Francis Okafor, Gains Prominence in China’s Tech Ecosystem
In Shenzhen, widely regarded as one of the world’s leading technology and manufacturing hubs, Nigerian technology expert Francis Okafor is gaining recognition for his contributions to artificial…
- 13 Jan 2022
Women in Agile Africa Conference Holds on 27th-29th January 2022
All is now set for the Women in Agile (WiA) Africa Conference 2022, scheduled to hold on 27th-29th January. L-R: Olawale Bakare, National President, Junior Chamber International, Nigeria, Mercy…
- 11 Apr 2025
Leo Stan Ekeh Advocates for “Last Mile Takeover” at KongaFM Event, Pushes for Deeper Brand-Consumer Connections
At a recent industry gathering hosted by Nigeria's pioneering Hit Music & Commerce Station, Konga 103.7FM, renowned tech entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, delivered a…
- 12 Feb 2020
Standard Chartered Supports ACT 2020 Workshop
Standard Chartered Bank was the main sponsor at the 2020 Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) workshop titled “Treasury Excellence as Standard” which held in Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, on…
- 14 Jan 2013
Omatek Launches Solar System for SMEs
Omatek Group, a local original equipment manufacturer of computer systems and other ICT products, has restrategies for a new year with the launch of solar system for small businesses. Mrs. Florence…
- 20 Jun 2025
WSIS Review: Nigerian ICT Leaders Urged to Shape Global Digital Future
Stakeholders in Nigeria's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector have been tasked to actively engage in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) review process. This call was…
- 7 Jun 2021
GOCOP to Buhari: Suspension of Twitter Major Setback for Online Publishing, other Businesses
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescind his government's decision to suspend Twitter in Nigeria. GOCOP made this call in a statement signed…
- 2 Aug 2017
Strengthening Financial Services Industry with Cognitive Security
Is it possible for any organisation to fight cybercrime without the aid of artificial intelligence or machine learning, especially, for those with complex systems like the financial institutions?…
- 30 Jun 2021
CECAD Urges FG to Explore Benefits of World Wide Web Celebration
Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD), promoter and organizer of this year’s World Wide Web celebration in Nigeria, which is scheduled for August 5th has adduced reasons why Nigeria as a…
- 17 Oct 2015
ITU Telecom World 2015 Accelerates Global ICT Innovation to help Improve Lives
ITU Telecom World 2015 closed its doors last week at Hungexpo, Budapest following an exceptional week of dialogue, debate, networking and showcasing. The event, which welcomed over 4,000 participants…
- 9 Aug 2019
NITDA Inaugurates e-Nigeria, GITEX Committees, Members Tasked on Disruptive Ideas
The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) has inaugurated the Local Organising Committees, (LOCs) for e-Nigeria and Gulf Information Technology Exhibition, (GITEX) 2019. …
- 21 Feb 2024
21st Century Technologies, US Partner to Deepen Digital Ecosystem in Nigeria
21st Century Technologies, Pan-African Information and communication technology powerhouse, is keying into the United States of America’s vision to propel digital transformation and foster the…
- 23 Mar 2009
Zain Flaunts New Flagship Store
Zain, the leading telecom operator across the Middle East and Africa, has introduced new telecom store concept, called “flagship store”, to give its customers new lovely service…
- 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…