Digital Leadership Series

Assessing the Challenges of Providing Reliable Internet Services in Africa

In an age where internet connectivity is the bedrock for day to day activities such as banking, access to social and government services, have we considered what will happen if our internet connection suddenly goes down? This recently happened across West Africa last week due to two submarine cable cuts on both the West African […]

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Media OutReach

Four Major Mobile Network Operators Slam with N529.8m Fine

The four major telecommunications companies in the country were collectively handed a fine of N2.9 billion by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). According to a document seen by TheCable, the sanctions were placed on the telcos within the first and third quarter of 2019. Airtel was the most affected as the telco received a total […]

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Internet

Cybercriminals Disguised as Grammy Award 2020 Attack 9,000 Users in Nigeria with Malicious Files

Cybercriminals are actively abusing the names of artists and songs nominated for a Grammy 2020 award, in order to spread malware. Kaspersky protection technologies detected a 39% rise in attacks (attempts to download or run malicious files) under the guise of nominees’ work in 2019, compared to 2018. Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Post Malone […]

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StartUps

UK Govt Invites African Startups to Apply for Go Global Africa Programme

The Uk Government invited African startups to apply for the second edition of the United Kingdom (UK) government’s Go Global Africa programme, which aims to help them take their businesses to the next level. The two-week Go Global Africa, run by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport through the International Tech Hub Network, […]

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StartUps

Google Opens First Hub for African Developers,Startups

Google launched its first Google Developers Space in Lagos, South Nigeria. Previously referred to as the Google Launchpad Space, the Google Developers Space is a hub for African developers, entrepreneurs and startups. The event which was witnessed by the Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NigComSat Dr. Abimbola Alale who represented the Minister of […]

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StartUps

Gokada, Max.ng, Others to Close Shop in February as Lagos Govt Bans Commercial Motor-biker

There are fears that Nigeria’s on-demand startups Max.ng, Gokada and SafeBoda as well as others in their class may close shop as from Februreay next month as the Lagos State Government officially banned motorcycles and tricycles in large parts of the state. The ban, which applies to six areas in Lagos, namely Apapa, Surulere, Lagos […]

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Technology

Google Nigeria Achieves Two of FG Eight Point Digital Economy Agenda

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim (Patamin) said that Google Nigeria has achieved two of the eight point agenda that the Federal Government through the Ministry set up early at beginning of his tenure. He said through his representative at the Google Developer Space in Lagos, South West, the managing Director […]

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Technology

Google Hits 50% of 10 Million Digital Skills Empowerment for Africa

Google said it has reach 59 % of the target 10 million digital skills empowerment for Africa. Country Manager for Nigeria, Mrs Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor said this today at the official unveiling of the Google Developer Space in Lagos, South West Nigeria which is been attended by the Managing Director of Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited, NigComSat, […]

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Telecoms

NCC Engages Lagos Central Senatorial District Graduates on Work Experience

The Lagos Zonal Office (LGZO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is implementing a partnership, a Work Experience Programme, with Lagos Central Senatorial District. The partnership, which involves the engagement of 10 newly graduated young persons, is a month-long exercise. The programme is designed to empower youth with requisite work ethics, appropriate behaviour in an […]

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Technology

EdTech Sector to Witness Radical Disruptions in 2020, Says Wowbii CEO

About 2020 will witness continued technology disruption in the Enterprise space, and even more so in EdTech . According to Mrs Terae Onyeje, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wowbii Interactive, the EdTech landscape is bringing radical transformation to the traditional models of learning. “In Nigeria, we are seeing a more aggressive push towards […]

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