Nigerian agri-tech startup Farmcrowdy has launched an agricultural commodities marketplace to connect local farmers with buyers in the first of a series of new product launches. Formed in 2016, the Farmcrowdy platform connects small scale farmers across Nigeria with access to finance sourced from individuals and corporates via its online platform, and has so far […]
Read MoreUber said it has introduced a number of measures aimed at enhancing the safety of its driver-partners and their passengers. Some of the measures are compulsory rest period for driver-partners registered on the Uber app, insurance policy and holding regular safety workshops. The General Manager, West Africa at Uber, Lola Kassim, gave the indication in […]
Read MoreThe Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that the Commission is ready to drive the process of attaining 70% broadband penetration in the next couple of years, if that is set as the new target by the Federal Government. Speaking while delivering a goodwill message at […]
Read MoreStarTimes Nigeria has gone into partnership MTN to offer mobile Internet subscribers on the platform a special data bundle for StarTimes ON mobile app. With the video Streaming bundles on StarTimes “ON” App, MTN subscribers can now enjoy unlimited entertainment and video on demand (VOD) service at a cheaper data price than any other network […]
Read MoreThe Female Founders Network has launched in Nigeria to support entrepreneurs in the health space and provide their businesses with greater visibility. Launched by the Nigerian Healthcare Innovation Marketplace (NHIM), an initiative of the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PHN), the Female Founders Network aims to spur interactions, provide relevant business support and build […]
Read MoreNigerian e-health startup MDaaS Global, which builds and operates tech-enabled diagnostic centres in clinically-underserved communities, has secured US$1 million in funding. MDaaS, which helps hospitals access top-of-the-line devices and provides ongoing service support to ensure equipment remains operational, made a United States (US) Securities and Exchange Commission filing earlier this week in which it said […]
Read MoreThere are indications that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) may consider appointing knowledgeable subscribers to act as ambassadors and educate their relations and relatives on cyber risks. That consideration was the result of dialogue among subscribers at the 87th Telecom Consumer Parliament organised by Commission held in Lagos, South West, Nigeria. At the event, which […]
Read MoreA medley of emotional outbursts signpost valedictory session for the retiring staff by the senior management staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission. Sunday Dare, Executive Commissioner Stakeholders Management (ECSM) in his opening remarks informed the retiring staff that: “The Commission will look forward to you for assistance, consultations and advice from time to time because […]
Read MoreKenyan startup Hyrac Tech is bridging the connectivity gap with a mobile server that delivers internet resources to previously-offline communities. Launched at the beginning of 2017, the Nakuru-based Hyrac Tech was formed in order to empower communities and organisations with the resources they need to succeed in the digital era. “Our focus is to ensure […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again explained to telecoms consumers on why it reviewed and made the process of replacing lost, stolen or damaged Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards more stringent. The Commission made the clarification while addressing various service-related concerns and issues raised by telecoms consumers during a Consumer Conversation Programme (CCP) hosted […]
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