Business

WATISE 2023: Respite for Consumers as NCC, ALTON and Others Ready to Tackle Critical Telecoms Infrastructure Issues

Respite beckons for telecoms consumers in West Africa over poor network issues as critical stakeholders in the industry converge in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria at the maiden edition of the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE) designed to tackle the challenges of telecoms Infrastructure which is affecting the growth of the region’s digital economy. […]

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MTN Nigeria Signs 5G2Business MoU with Seplat Energy to Unlock New Efficiencies

MTN Nigeria has signed a 5G2Business Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seplat Energy to deploy 5G services to facilitate business optimisation. The 5G2Business MoU attests to unprecedented advancements in business digital transformation. 5G will enable businesses to unlock new efficiencies, automate processes, optimise operations, and propel innovation and productivity to new heights. Speaking on this […]

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Over $10bn Stolen in Crypto Heists to Date Amid Drop in Crypto Crime

After stealing more than $3.5bn worth of cryptos in 2022, the worst year for crypto heists in the market`s history, crypto scammers and hackers have seen their inflows significantly drop in 2023. Still, the total amount of stolen money in crypto heists remains shocking. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, crypto criminals have stolen more […]

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NCC Rejigs 27 Emergency Communications Centres for Enployment Placements Nationwide

The Emergency Communications Centres (ECC), being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) now provide employment placements for many Nigerian youth and professionals, as well as offering informal business activities to the citizens across the Country. The ECC was previously designed to provide essential emergency response services to the Nigerian public The ECC’s, which have […]

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JUST IN: World Bank Hosts Bosun Tijani, Pledges to Promote Indigenous Technology

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani said he is poised towards ensuring that indigenous technology is exported. Speaking at event, an “Evening with Bosun,” hosted by the World Bank for him with the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr Shubham Chaudhuri, the National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. […]

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Vertiv Wins ‘Most Innovative Data Centre Cooling Company of the Year’ Award of Nigeria’s Tech Industry

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has been named as ‘The Most Innovative Data Centre Cooling Company of the Year’. The organisers, the Titans of Tech Awards celebrate the movers and shakers within the local sector, acknowledging both organisations and individuals at the forefront of encouraging technology adoption and usage […]

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Dangote Emerges Most Valuable Brand in Nigeria for 6th Consecutive Year

Dangote Industries Limited has emerged as Nigeria’s most valuable brand for the sixth consecutive year. This achievement was confirmed by the brand and marketing firm, Top 50 Brands Nigeria, as part of its comprehensive 2023 Top Brands perception assessment. Winning the award for a record 6th time confirms the foremost African indigenous Conglomerate’s unwavering dominance […]

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Global TikTok Downloads Hit 2.7 Million Daily

TikTok continues to enthrall the social media landscape, cementing its position among innovative platforms in the field. This strong foundation has enabled the short video-sharing app to register resurgent downloads, aiming to exceed the levels seen during the pandemic. As per data acquired and calculated by Finbold, TikTok’s global quarterly downloads for Q2 2023 reached […]

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MoMo Set to Enable Inbound/Outbound Transfer Capabilities Across Africa

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) and Saana Capital LLC (“Brij”), a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) licensed International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO), have unveiled strategic partnership to facilitate seamless inbound and outbound transfers across Africa, as well as convenient bill payment services. The collaboration between MoMo PSB and Saana Capital LLC (“Brij”), marks a […]

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Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority $500m Infrastructure Fund Raises Dust Among Lawmakers

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee has initiated a probe into the activities of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) since its establishment. Aminu Umar-Sadiq, the CEO of NSIA, revealed that the organisation has allocated more than $500 million towards domestic infrastructure projects and over $1 billion in third-party investments for Nigeria. Umar-Sadiq made the […]

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