Technology

SES Launches Free-To-Air Satellite Channel to Fight Spread of COVID-19

Millions of households across Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific will be able to access a free-to-air TV channel via SES satellites…
TechEntertainment

Struggling StarTimes PayTV Operator Hike Prices, Blames Unstable Forex Rates for Increase

StarTimes, pay- tv operator, not withstanding the current uproar of subscribers over the recent increase of tariff by its arch-rival,…
Business

Afrivest Analysts Forecast Bright Fortune for MTN and Airtel Shares

Analysts at Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited are optimistic about the future of MTN Nigeria Plc and Airtel Africa Plc, they…
Technology

UK Govt Gives Huawei 2023 Deadline to Leave, BT & Vodafone Predict Digital Blackout

In evidence presented to the UK Science and Technology Committee, BT and Vodafone execs said completely removing Huawei by 2023…
Technology

Minister Mandates NCC to Implement National Broadband Plan 2020/2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been saddled with the responsibility of leading the team that will ensure effective monitoring…
Technology

Google Podcast Accelerator Program Promises Funding of $12,000 as 2020 Application Opens

Google’s and PRX’s podcast accelerator and training program for producers for 2020 has been opened with a promise of up…
StartUps

UNICEF Innovation Fund Opens Blockchain Funding Worth N38m for Startups

The UNICEF Innovation Fund is looking to make equity-free investments of up to US$100,000 in early-stage blockchain startups that have…
E-Commerce

Nigeria’s Bulk Foodstuff eCommerce Website to Expand with German Firm Funding

Nigerian group-buying startup Pricepally has secured funding from German firm GreenTec Capital Partners as it looks to expand its operations…
Business

Ecobank Nigeria Extends Agric Loan to 70,000 Farmers

Ecobank Nigeria has restated its commitment to the Agricultural sector and is supporting over 70,000 farmers with special loans to…
Technology

NCC Creates New Department to Accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Economy Agenda

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has created a Digital Economy Department, principally responsible for implementing programmes and policies aimed at…