Silicon Valley-based idea-stage startup accelerator Founder Institute has launched its newest chapter in Lagos with the goal of launching more than 20 enduring tech companies each year. Founded in 2009, Founder Institute is a startup launch programme for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs, offering them the structure, mentor support and global network needed to start an […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) together with other key stakeholders in Nigeria’s ICT ecosystem have kick-start a process that will help fast-track the achieving of the 70 per cent broadband penetration, which adopted recently in Abuja, the nation’s capital with all major stakeholders in attendance. The Commission is taking advantage of the abundance of the […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC – the regulatory authority for telecommunication services in Nigeria, has introduced a new initiative that will empower the operators to meet its obligation to telecoms consumers and enhance its interaction with the operators. Meet the Regulator is one of several initiatives of the Commission which has now been institutionalized and […]
Read MoreThe Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has become a regional internet exchange with the support of the African Union (AU) Commission. In 2016, following a response to a call for proposals issued by the AU Commission, the IXPN was awarded a grant to be supported to grow to become a regional Internet Exchange for […]
Read MoreChinese manufacturer Huawei unveiled its new P-series smartphones, the P30 and P30 Pro, at a launch event at the Paris Convention Centre today. The P30 and P30 Pro are the latest flagships from the company, following last year’s P20 and P20 Pro. In a statement, Huawei says the latest smartphones build on the Huawei P […]
Read MoreGuaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has completed and opened the first digital playground for children in Nigeria. Located in Lekki, Lagos State, the GTBank Play Centre is equipped with a wide range of interactive games that will give kids a fun and immersive digital experience whilst aiding their mental and intellectual development. Open from 10am to […]
Read MoreKobo360, the technology logistics platform, today announced that it will expand operations into Accra, Ghana and Nairobi, Kenya. The announcement follows recent news that the company launched in Lome, Togo – home to West Africa’s largest shipping port, and sees a period of rapid expansion for the African start-up. Backed by international and African investors, […]
Read MoreMTN South Africa has partnered with Clickatell, to launch MTN Chat, enabling its customers to engage and make airtime purchases over WhatsApp. MTN Chat will enable customers to initiate airtime purchases over WhatsApp, within their chat session. Over time customers will be able to also access customer support and self-service options, including performing upgrades, managing […]
Read MoreThe Women-in-Business Initiative is in partnership with Globacom at the 7th edition of the AFRICA CEO FORUM taking place in Kigali to discus ways of breaking barriers that are limiting the number of women counterparts on the corporate boards of African companies. Under its “Women in Business” initiative, the AFRICA CEO FORUM takes action every […]
Read MoreNigerian startup Proville has built a user base of over 2,500 high-skilled freelancers, all using its end-to-end platform to find work, manage their projects and receive payments. Launched in May of last year, Proville is an online services marketplace for professionals, bridging the gap between self-employed web and mobile developers, sales and marketing professionals, writers, […]
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