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Nigeria’s Telecoms Subscriber’s Base Begins Massive Crash, Tele-denstty Down By 71.46%

There has been a significant drop in Nigeria’s telecoms subscriber base in the last seven months starting from March 2024. According statistics sighted by TechnologyMirror removal of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was responsible for the huge drop of the number. In his latest industry statistics report, the numbers telecoms […]

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Business

LG Electronics Recounts Brand’s Life Transformative Impact, Says Solutions Inspire Growth & Recognition

LG Electronics (LG) has made significant strides in the global market with its innovative brand strategies, earning its place as a top global brand. On October 10, LG was ranked 97th with a brand value of approximately USD 6.5 billion in the Best Global Brands 2024 report by global brand consulting firm Interbrand. Interbrand’s evaluation […]

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Business

Konga Yakata Black Friday Splashes 85% Discount on All Items as Sales Start

Konga, Nigeria’s e-commerce group, has officially kicked off its highly anticipated annual Konga Yakata Black Friday sale. Launched on Friday, November 1st, and running through November 30th, 2024, this year’s Yakata sale brings unbeatable offers across all Konga subsidiaries, including Konga Online, Konga Retail, KongaPay, Konga Travel and Tours, Konga Health, and Konga Logistics. Regarded […]

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Business

Starlink Warns Nigerians Against Dangers of Patronising Unauthorised Dealers

Starlink, a global leader in satellite internet technology cautions customers, advising against purchasing from unauthorized grey market products. A statement from the company noted that each Starlink kit is equipped with a unique serial number tailored to the country of activation. Kits obtained from grey markets will not be activated, and any kits currently active […]

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Business

Dangote Group Plants 10,000 Mangrove Trees as Part of Environmental Restoration Project

The Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has embarked on a restoration project of planting 10,000 mangrove trees across coastal states in Nigeria to enhance its environmental sustainability initiatives in line with global best practices, The project, in partnership with Eco-Restoration Foundation, kickstarted at Akodo-Ise, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, was aimed at minimising the global effects of climate change, by […]

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StartUps

Trade Lenda, Lendsqr & Eight Other Startups to Enjoy N10bn AI Related Funding & $3.5m Cloud Credits from Google

 In a significant step toward advancing the AI ecosystem, the Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy and Google have selected beneficiaries of the AI Fund, established by the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) in collaboration with Google. The Fund will see each selected startup receive ₦100 million in funding, along with […]

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Business

Opportunities in Advance AI Beckon for 25,000 Educators &  20,000 Young Nigerians as Google, Govt Unveil N2.8bn Support 

There are great opportunities coming for 20,000 young Nigerians and 25,000 educators with the tools and resources to teach 125,000 young people about AI, inspiring the next generation of AI innovators. The opportunities would be coming through Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), which just secured a new support from Google to […]

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Technology

ITU Global Innovation Forum Moves to Enhance Digital Innovation, Identifies Key Ways

The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has identified key ways to help close the “digital innovation gap.” The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors from expanding collaboration to attracting investment, are meant to spur sustainable economic growth and find solutions to pressing societal challenges through accelerated, and localized, technology innovation. […]

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Telecoms

  Satellite IoT Revenue to Hit $2.9bn Soon but Investment in Robust Cybersecurity Solutions Critical, Says Report

Experts in the Internet of Things market, has found that total global satellite IoT revenue will grow from $2.9 billion in 2024 to $5.8 billion in 2027. Juniper Research studies attributed this substantial growth to the increasing need for IoT connectivity in remote locations and areas that cannot be easily served by traditional terrestrial networks, […]

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Technology

Twenty-Six Startups to Battle for N100m Grants at Lagos Agrithon Finale

Twenty-six forward-thinking startups in Nigeria’s agriculture sector presented their business expansion initiatives at the Lagos Agrithon Finale, competing for a share in a ₦100 million grant provided by the Lagos State Government to foster the growth of MSMEs within the agribusiness landscape. The Lagos Agrithon, designed to drive innovation across the food systems & agricultural […]

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