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November 25, 2020

MainOne Becomes First to Deploy Microsoft Optimized, Reliable Internet Connectivity to Cloud Services

MainOne, West Africa’s communications Services Company for business, has said it has become the first Microsoft Azure Peering Services partner for West Africa, providing enterprises using Microsoft Cloud services with a secured, reliable and high performance experience relative to what is currently available in the market. MainOne now offers enterprises improved performance in accessing Microsoft […]

Technology

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November 25, 2020

Smart Data To Top Discussions as LASG, Eko Innovation Centre Host Second Edition of Art of Technology Lagos

In line with its SMART City agenda of making Lagos a 21st century economy, the Lagos State Government (LASG) through the Office of Innovation and Technology is organising the second edition of Art of Technology Lagos 2.0. curated by Eko Innovation Centre, the two-day conference will bring together the best of tech minds from across […]

Technology

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November 25, 2020

Pearson PTE Takes English Language Testing in Nigeria to Secured Virtual Space

To facilitate the migration of Nigerians to UK for studies and work, Pearson has introduced a virtual English language test. Pearson recently, hosted a virtual launch of its PTE Secure English Language Test (SELT) in Nigeria. These tests have been approved by the UK Home Office and are used for UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) […]

TechEntertainment

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November 25, 2020

MTN Nigeria Partners Gamelot on Exciting New Plartform

In partnership with Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of games, MTN Nigeria has announced the launch of MTN Gameworld – a new gaming platform for its subscribers. The platform will offer the Nigerian gaming community access to a variety of fun and exciting games online through an extensive premium catalogue from Gameloft […]

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November 24, 2020

One-third of Gamers Suffer Online Gaming Account Hack-Report

Recent data presented by the Atlas VPN team, 38% of gamers have been hacked at least once in the past while playing computer games. However, that is not the only privacy concern the gamers reported as part of the online abuse. A total of 34% of gamers also had their personal information shared on an […]

Ride-Hailing

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November 24, 2020

Plentywaka Expands Ride-hailing Service into Delta State

Bus-hailing app Plentywaka has launched WakaCab, a new car-hailing service with fully-trained drivers for commuters, in Delta State, starting with Asaba. Plentywaka launched its services in the second half of last year, and since then has built a platform of over 40,000 customers that has seen substantial growth since the beginning of 2020. It also […]

E-Commerce

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November 24, 2020

Kwik Delivery and Total Nigeria Plc Partnership on e-Commerce

Kwik Delivery and Total Nigeria Plc, has announces a partnership to develop an e-commerce fulfilment and delivery service in Nigeria. Kwik Delivery and Total Nigeria Plc will enable businesses to use TOTAL service stations as secure pickup locations of essential documents issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission to Nigerian businesses, such as Certificates of Incorporation […]

Technology

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November 23, 2020

Agtech Market Value to Soar, Reaching Over $22b

The total value of the Agtech market (Agricultural Technology) is expected to reach $22.5 billion by 2025; rising from $9 billion in 2020. This represents an average annual growth rate of 150% over the next five years. The Agtech market is comprised of services such as agricultural sensors for crop management, GPS field mapping, and […]

Telecoms

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November 23, 2020

Telecoms Regulation is Knowledge Base, Says NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to increase collaboration with higher institutions of learning across the country in order to transform Nigeria into a full knowledge-based economy. The Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande, stated this during a courtesy visit by NCC Board members to Bayero University, Kano (BUK) at the […]

StartUps

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November 20, 2020

Recruitment startup TalentQL Raises $300k Funding from Zedcrest Capital

Nigerian talent outsourcing and incubator company TalentQL, recently launched, has raised a $300,000 pre-seed funding round led by Zedcrest Capital. Founded by Adewale Yusuf, Opeyemi Awoyemi and Akintunde Sultan, also co-founders of Techpoint Africa, Jobberman and DevCareer, TalentQL hires, develops and manages remote talent for global companies. The startup launched this month with plans to […]