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2023 Compliance Report: 65 million Non-Complaint Content Pulled-Down as Taxes from Social Media Platforms Hit N2.55trl

The 2023 compliance report Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries revealed that 65,853,581 content were takedown by tech giants while implementing the code of practice. According to the report, the overall statistics across all the platforms further indicated that 379,433 content were removed and re-uploaded content following appeal by users while 4,125,283 […]

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Backbase Partners Seven to Drive Digital Banking Innovation in MEA

AMA PRESS RELEASE Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, has announced its strategic partnership with Seven, a consulting firm and integrator of digital and AI solutions based in Morocco. This collaboration brings together Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform, with Seven’s deep expertise in digital transformation in banking, setting a new standard for innovation and customer experience […]

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American Quantum Technology Company Opens Operation in Gothenburg

Quantum computers are predicted to revolutionize human ability. One of the world’s leading quantum computer manufacturers, American IonQ, has now chosen Gothenburg for its European expansion – due to Swedish know-how and great industrial interest, especially from AstraZeneca. American IonQ is a leader in the exciting and fast-growing quantum computing and quantum networking sectors, with […]

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Dr Stan-Ekeh and the Minister of Industry, Jumoke Oduwole.
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France-Nigeria Investment Forum: Zinox Group Chairman, Stan-Ekeh Lures Tech Investors with Investment Opportunities

There are indications that more of France tech base company may be arriving Nigeria to tap into the opportunities in the Nigeria’s tech ecosystem following remarks from the Founder and chairman of Zinox Technologies, Dr Leo Stan-Ekeh. Stan-Ekeh who was at this year’s France-Nigeria Investment Forum, a major highlight of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to […]

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Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida
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JUST IN: NCC Unveils Draft Policy Framework to Rejig Internet Initiated SMS Application, Says New Policy to Curb Fraud 

There are plans by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) to drop the current framework for the use of the Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging communication. The (A2P) messaging is a communication format in the telecommunications sector used to send Short Message Services (SMS) or sending notifications from an application directly to a recipient’s mobile phone. A2P is […]

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Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation, Mr Tokoni Igoin.
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Nigeria Plans Digital Technology Hubs in 200 Rural Communities for Improved Digital Infrastructure Access

The Nigeria Government plans to establish digital technology hubs in 200 rural communities across the six geopolitical zones in the country as part of its first implementation phase. Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation, Mr Tokoni Igoin, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, while emphasising the essence of the hubs […]

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Green Technology Experts Task Building Professionals on Adoption of Green Building 

Industry professionals in the building and construction sectors have been encouraged to adopt green building practices as a means to secure sustainable financing for large-scale projects. This was the key takeaway from experts who spoke at the Ecobank Design and Build Expo in Lagos last week. Green building, or sustainable building, refers to the design […]

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Konga Launches Naija Shopping Festival, Targets Yuletide Shoppers with Extraordinary Discounts

Nigeria’s e-commerce platform, Konga, has unveiled the Naija Shopping Festival, a Christmas sales event designed to offer shoppers extraordinary discounts and unbeatable deals. This exciting shopping extravaganza begins on December 1 and runs through December 30, promising an unforgettable experience for all. With discounts of up to 70% off on your favourite products, the Naija […]

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TD Africa Signs Partnerships Deal with Check Point to Rejig Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Landscape

TD Africa, a technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, has joined forces with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global cybersecurity leader, to enhance Nigeria’s cybersecurity resilience. This strategic partnership, announced at a partner roundtable event in Lagos and attended by industry executives, stakeholders, and IT professionals, facilitated discussions on emerging cybersecurity trends and fostered strategic […]

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  • November 30, 2024

New Telecoms Tariff Plans Take-off in December as NCC Brings Succour to Consumers

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is making a major regulatory intervention in the Nigerian telecoms industry with an adjustment of the present telecoms tariff plan. The NCC said it plans to introduce new tariff plans for telecom operators on December 13, 2024. According to the NCC, the decision is part of its strategy of simplifying […]

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