The Kwara State Government, South West, Nigeria, has joined the list of states in the country slashing the Right of Way for telecommunications infrastructure, following a directive from the Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq ordering the slashing of the Right of Way (RoW) fee for telecommunications firms from N5,500 per linear metre to N1 per kilometre of […]
Read MoreCo-founders of Nigerian digital logistics company Kobo360, Obi Ozor and Ife Oyedele II, have been accepted into the global Endeavor network, gaining access to various support services to help the company scale. The Endeavor initiative works to catalyse long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the best high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide, and has accepted a […]
Read MoreUpdate on corporate taxpayer support for FIRS MTN Nigeria has responded to the request from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)asking corporate bodies to fulfil their tax obligation ahead of the expected date to enable the Nigerian government tackle the financial challenge that the COVID-19 pandemic has suddenly brought upon the nation. In a joint […]
Read MoreLocal businesses have had to make their operations digital, and remote, at a much faster pace than they ordinarily would have thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Working from home has quickly become the de facto way of operating for many of us, prompting businesses to take a hard look at whether their software solutions are […]
Read MoreMTN has again been ranked as the ‘Most Admired African Brand’ based on spontaneous consumer responses in Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands 2020 survey. The survey, which was released on Monday, shows that MTN is also the only African brand in the rankings of the ‘Most Admired Brands in Africa’. #MTN has again been […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the telecommunications industry. The suspension, which is indefinite was the result of a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, NCC, DR. Henry Nkemadu, the Board had earlier […]
Read MoreLagos Urban Innovation Challenge, has opened application for its first competition which offers solutions to critical urban issues access to a virtual accelerator and support worth over $10,000. The Lagos Urban Innovation Challenge, which is being run by Utopia in partnership with Skoll Foundation, Lagos Innovates, Future Africa, the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation, Business […]
Read MoreThe number of instant messaging users will reach 4.3 billion in 2020, rising from 3.9 billion in 2019. This is a growth of 9% year-on-year, largely driven by an increased need for remote communication during the COVID-19 crisis. The new research, Mobile Messaging: Operator Strategies & Vendor Opportunities 2020-2024, from Juniper Research identified integrated payment […]
Read MoreStartup, Wedding Registry NG has launched its web platform that allows users to more easily give and receive wedding gifts. An e-commerce website with a focus on wedding gifts, Wedding Registry helps couples communicate their gift preferences to guests, while guests can easily select and pay for certain items. Founded by Prince Iwendi and Daisy […]
Read MoreInnovate Now, Africa’s first Assistive Technology Accelerator is seeking applications from innovators across the African continent who are dedicated to developing mobile based technologies designed to assist people living with disabilities. The UK Aid-funded programme, which is run by Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub and Amref Enterprises Limited, hopes to accelerate 12 start-ups in its […]
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