Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei is planning to spend $3.4 trillion by 2026 to boost its digital transformation initiatives. So said Meng Wanzhou, vice chairwoman, rotating chairwoman, and CFO at Huawei, yesterday at the company’s 20th Global Analyst Conference in Shenzhen, China. At the event, Meng, shared how digitalisation is a common opportunity for industry, but […]
Read MoreMobile money services are growing faster than predicted around the globe, with the number of registered mobile money accounts growing by 13% year-on-year, from 1.4 billion in 2021, to 1.6 billion by the end of 2022. Southern Africa saw 24% year-on-year growth to reach 781 million registered accounts and 18 million active mobile money accounts […]
Read MoreThere are now aggressive hackers using several phishing websites promoted through Facebook Messenger accounts to spread various types of malware. Cyber security report obtained from the National Technology Development Agency (NITDA) cyber security team, revaled that the illegitimate Facebook accounts poses off as an official ChatGPT page and publishes links that leads users to phishing […]
Read MoreIn collaboration with partner universities in Africa and Finland, the African School of Economics (ASE) has launched Africa’s first 5G Mokki Tech Space, a network of immersive digital learning and remote work environments connected via fifth-generation mobile communication technology. In addition to its campuses in Benin and Ivory Coast, the modular tech spaces will take […]
Read MoreLeadway Assurance Limited has detected a potential threat to its network and promptly deployed mitigation measures to contain the cyber attack. This is contained in a statement signed by Ms Femi Olayinka, the Strategy and Innovations Manager, Modion Communications for Leadway in Lagos. The firm noted that its preliminary investigation into the criminal intrusion indicates […]
Read MoreSeplat has launched its initiative to donate well-equipped STEAM Laboratories to schools to promote a learning environment where students can participate actively in hands-on, practical STEAM learning. The goal is to unleash students’ potential and assist them in developing their science, engineering, mathematics, and art skills by using technology to create, collaborate and complete projects. […]
Read MoreStatus, a popular way to share updates with friends and close contacts on WhatsApp has just been enabled with additional features to be shared on Facebook. Recalled that they disappear in 24 hours and may include photos, videos, GIFs, text, and more. A lot of WhatsApp users love the existing option to post their Status […]
Read MoreThe Director of Financial Services at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Yakubu Gontor, has been honoured the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for his exemplary professional conduct. NYCN is the umbrella body of youths across the 19 northern states including the Federal Capital Territory Abuja (FCT) with one of the objectives being the promotion […]
Read MoreClickatell, a mobile messaging and Chat Commerce innovation, today announced the launch of the world’s first Chat Commerce Platform as a Service (CCPaaS) that empowers brands to capitalize on the opportunity of chat commerce, the emerging next wave of digital commerce. This ground-breaking platform enables businesses to seamlessly connect, interact and transact with their customers […]
Read MoreCloudClinic Limited (CCL), a digital healthcare service company, has launched its cloud-based healthcare solution called CloudClinic to facilitate virtual consultation between patients and licensed medical practitioners. The platform makes it possible for anyone to access affordable health care from the comfort of their homes, offices or on the go with the aid of their internet-enabled […]
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