All improperly-registered Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards across Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria have been completely deactivated. This is development is in line with the one of the key agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari to strengthen security of lives and property for all Nigerians, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission […]
Read MoreIt’s amazing how quickly the world around us is changing. The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is upon us and how we continue to adapt to this era of rapid technological and societal change is crucial. Why we need to adapt and how fast we are able to adapt to these changes remain a core question […]
Read MoreNokia Bell Labs today launched the Bell Labs Prize 2020, which is a competition for researchers around the world with disruptive innovations that have the potential to form the foundation of the next industrial revolution and manifestly change human productivity. Prize finalists will be given access to Bell Labs resources – software, hardware, systems, platforms […]
Read MoreIn the last 24 hours, SophosLabs has uncovered a new email spam attack targeting Italians with a document containing a macro loaded with Trickbot malware. There are already fears, just as the COVID 19 spread so fast across the world, that such email which takes advantage of COVID-19 fears by offering up a clickable document […]
Read MorePricepally has launched a grouo-buying platform that aggregates consumer food demand in urban cities and matches it with supplies directly from farmers and wholesalers. Launched in November, the startup’s aim is to cut out middlemen and save consumers money by leveraging technology to aggregate demand via a sharing model. Users log in to the Pricepally […]
Read MoreEcobank Nigeria said it is providing opportunities that supports exporters and importers within the African region. Head Trade Finance of Ecobank Nigeria, Sunday Abah, who made the remark at a meeting with journalist in Lagos, South West Nigeria said the bank’s unique intra-Africa trade solutions enable settlements of trade transactions and mitigates payment risk; provide […]
Read MoreThe ICT industry has committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% from 2020 to 2030. This, according to a statement, is line with a new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standard, which highlights compliance with the Paris Agreement. The ITU said its standard supports ICT companies in reducing GHG emissions at the rate necessary […]
Read MoreThe total number of digital banking users will exceed 3.6 billion by 2024, up from 2.4 billion in 2020; a 54% increase. This growth will be driven by the rise of digital-only banks and the ongoing focus on digital transformation by established bank brands. The new research, from Juniper Research, Digital Banking: Banking-as-a-Service, Open Banking […]
Read MoreNokia is expanding its fiber access portfolio to include new solutions and innovations that will enable service providers to deliver a gigabit experience to everyone, sooner. The enhanced portfolio includes a new Lightspan MF access node designed for the 5G era, a new Beacon 6 in-home gateway that supports 5G mobile data offloading and several […]
Read MoreThe UK launched the second round of a business innovation challenge fund that will see an additional 5 promising businesses receive grant funding and technical assistance of up to KES 13,000,000 (£100,000) each. The call for proposals will seek to support initiatives that are innovative, sustainable and with the potential to stimulate job creation. The […]
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