As AI, which includes generative AI (genAI), continues to be a hotly debated topic and a key trend in 2024 for all things telecoms and tech, this article looks at the implications of AI on the telecoms industry, including its impact on workforce, intensified geopolitical tensions over chips (not the edible variety), and the opportunities […]
Read MoreA decade ago, it was hard to imagine companies and consumers worldwide using generative artificial intelligence daily to automate tasks, write documents, do market research, or even basic coding. However, the rise of large language models and generative AI has only started, with the market expected to hit a massive milestone in the next two […]
Read MoreOPay, Nigeria’s mobile money platform, which was recently applauded by the World economic Forum (WEF) and was awarded the consumer choice award by ADVAN, has unveiled a suite of security enhancements, ensuring user’s fund stays secured. OPay operates as a licensed Mobile Money Operator (MMO) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), adhering to the […]
Read MoreThe Lagos Motor Show (LMS), in conjunction with Classic Cars Collector of Nigeria, ‘Work and Play’, a leading Motor Sport and recreation company, will be exhibiting car and a display of motor sports such as Vintage, Classic, Exitic Cars and Motor Sports at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan Lagos from February 15-17, 2024. The Lagos […]
Read MoreFor their continued loyalty, the management of Dangote Cement Plc, at the weekend celebrated its teeming distributors across the country. The celebration was in appreciation of its customers’ patronage in the previous years and the company’s acceptability by Nigerians. The Distributors’ award ceremony was in recognition of the distributors’ long-standing commitment, devotion, loyalty, and valuable […]
Read MoreA new trends piece from Vertiv, looking at the telecommunications space in Africa; its importance, regional challenges and opportunities. The telecommunications industry across Africa occupies a complex yet active space, with factors such as significant investment in sub-sea connectivity cables, increasing demand for data centres, and the rollout of terrestrial fibre broadband infrastructure gaining increasing […]
Read MoreLeading the charge in mobile-based payments, OPay has pledged to implement a thorough removal process for accounts lacking a Bank Verification Number (BVN) and/or National Identification Number (NIN) starting March 1, 2024. This commitment follows the recent directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Know-Your-Customer (KYC) requirements, mandating all individual accounts and wallets […]
Read MoreThe Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency, Mr Kashifu Inuwa has flagged-off the official launch of Digital For All Challenge 2.0, an initiative of TECH4DEV in partnership with NITDA and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. This is an effort to foster digital literacy and cultivate talents and to achieve a 70% digital literacy rate […]
Read MoreIndustry bigwigs led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani have arrived the ancient Kano city for the National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Meeting taking place in Kano State Government House’s Coronation Hall. The Governor of Kano State, Engr Abba Yusuf, Director General of National Information and […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Government is set to unveil Africa’s first data base for the transportation under its Smart National Transport Databank initiative. The government hails it as Africa’s first online, real-time, nation-wide comprehensive transport database, with the aim of improving policy formation and ensuring the sector fulfils the demands of the population and economy. The administration […]
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