Technology

SAP Offers Free New Digital Learning Initiative to All

SAP SE has announced a new digital learning initiative offering innovative, interactive educational content to support students, professionals and anyone wishing to continue to learn during this challenging time. “The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting everyone around the world,” said Christian Klein, Co-CEO and Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE. “We […]

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Technology

Nokia’s 5G Patent Reach 3,000 Declarations

Nokia has declared more than 3,000 patent families as essential for 5G, less than six months after declaring its previous milestone at 2,000 patent declarations It made the declaration of more than 3,000 patent families to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) as essential for the 5G standard, reflecting its continuing leadership and strong momentum […]

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FinTech

COVID-19: MTN Introduces Waiver on Money Transfer Service Charges

In response to the escalating global pandemic, Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), a subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has waived user fees for Cash2Cash – a local money transfer service offered by its MoMo Agent Network. The waiver, which takes effect immediately, enables people without a bank account to send and receive money across the country […]

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Telecoms

Nigerian President Directs Govt Agencies to Protect Critical National Telecoms Infrastructure

The Nigerian President, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy to work with all relevant government agencies to ensure full protection of critical national telecommunications infrastructure. The President issued the directive at the unveiling of the National Broadband Plan 2020–2025, commissioning of the Communications and Digital Economy complex, flag-off of […]

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Digital Leadership Series

Building Team Resilience: 6 Top Tips for Remote Working

With the long term impact of Covid-19 remaining unclear, organisations are rightly considering the potential impact on both their productivity and the wellbeing of their staff. Key to this is an organisation’s ability to implement effective remote working policies at pace, and to ensure that employees are equipped to work productively from home for long […]

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Technology

COVID-19: NIMC Suspends National ID Registration in Five States

As part of the measures to stop the spread of the corona virus pandemic, the National Identity Management Commission, has ordered the immediate shut down of all its enrollment centers in Lagos, Ekiti, Ogun, Katsina and Anambra States. The move becomes necessary to prevent our Staff and applicants from getting more vulnerable to the pandemic. […]

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Telecoms

NCC Kicks-off Lawyers Sensitisation on Telecoms Laws

To sustain the contribution of telecommunications and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Nigeria’s economic growth, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a national sensitization programme for lawyers on telecommunication regulations. The Commission has also said the country needed more lawyers with specialisation in telecoms laws and regulations to sustain the industry growth. Yetunde […]

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Computing

My Office Supplies 1M Licenses to Schools in Cameroon

The Russian developer of office software “My Office” and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Cameroon have agreed to provide and introduce 1M software licenses of My Office Education in schools and pre-school facilities of Cameroon over the course of 10 years. This is the first export contract on educational software for My […]

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Business

Ecobank Xpress Save & Xpress Loan is Designed to Stimulate Micro Savings, Says MD

The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan said the Ecobank Xpress Save and Xpress Loan is a digital product designed to stimulate micro savings in the economy. According to the bank Managing Director, this innovative product is part of the bank’s overall strategy to drive financial inclusion and make full banking truly accessible to all […]

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Media OutReach

Tecno Descended on South African Market After 12 Years Waiting

Another Chinese smartphone brand, In a statement, Transsion, Tecno’s parent company, says after a long wait since 2008, Tecno Mobile will finally make its way to South African shores. According to the company, South African consumers can purchase Tecno smartphones from major retail stores and online outlets that include Hi, Mr Price, loot.co.za and Takealot.co.za. […]

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