Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp now has over two billion users. In a blog post, WhatsApp says: “We are excited to share that, as of today, WhatsApp supports more than two billion users around the world. “Private conversations that once were only possible face-to-face can now take place across great distances through instant chats and video […]
Read MoreThe Annual Cyber Security Conference focused on Strengthening the Security Resilence of the Nation’s Communications Infrastructure organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is about to start at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami will deliver a Keynote Speech. The Executive Vice Chairman and […]
Read MoreMore than 7,700 attacks by threats disguised as dating apps are expected to hit Nigeria,kenya,South Africa and other countries in Africa. The countries attacked most often were South Africa, accounting for 58% of all attacks in the region, Kenya (10%) and Nigeria (4%) With Valentine’s Day approaching, singles and couples alike are under intensifying pressure […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been honoured with “Outstanding Partnership” award by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The Association said it was gratified by the support, collaboration and partnership with the Commission and the great strides the Commission has accomplished as the national regulatory authority for telecommunication in Nigeria. Glory Idehen, […]
Read MoreThe Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has opened registration to its members and the general public for the National Dialogue on Telecoms and ICT Sector in Nigeria with the theme – Harnessing the Digital Resources for the building of our National Economy slated for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at NAF Conference Centre and […]
Read MoreFacebook is partnering with Paradigm Initiative, Nigeria other non-profit organisations and government agencies throughout sub-Saharan Africa to raise awareness about Internet safety and security for Safer Internet Day, celebrated today, 11 February with the theme “Together for a better Internet”. The partners Facebook is working with this year include: Digify Africa, South Africa, Phambano Technology […]
Read MoreNigerian Oluseun Oyinsan has credited Flutterwave’s seed round with being the inspiration for him returning home from the United States to launch VC firm Oui Capital. Having started his career in commercial banking with Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Bank, Oyinsan moved to Boston for business school and then worked as a consultant at Forrester and then […]
Read MoreTo reduce time and money wastage in procuring electrical materials for home and office use, Kari-care Technology Limited, a multi-billion naira company that deals in sales and services of quality electrical equipment, has expressed its readiness to start training technicians in the country with a view to making them render world standard services to Nigerians. […]
Read MoreThe First Continental Report on the Implementation of Agenda 2063 was launched on the margins of the 33rd Ordinary Summit of the African Union on 8 February. The report is an assessment of progress made by 31 African Union Member States and six Regional Economic Communities towards achieving Africa’s blueprint and master plan for sustainable […]
Read MoreFocused on improving financial inclusion for West Africa’s low-income segment, a Nigerian fintech start-up, Aella has raised a $10m debt financing round, from HQ Financial Group (HQF), Singapore-based private company specializing in new material science, semiconductor and blockchain financial investments. This debt financing round is Aella’s second raise and will bolster the company’s commitment to […]
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