The Managing Director of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, has underscored the urgent need for Nigeria to strengthen its local traffic exchange ecosystem, describing it as a strategic national imperative for speed, security, and digital economic expansion. Speaking during a presentation at the African Tech Alliance (AfriTECH) Forum on Thursday last […]
Read MoreInternet traffic in Nigeria has exploded moving from one terabytes to two terabytes peak domestic traffic within 2025. Chief Executive Officer of Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria(IXPN), Mr Muhammed Rudman revealed this today at the African Tech Forum holding in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. He said that before the the establishment of IXPN much of local […]
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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has demanded six request from Governors and States, operators, the private sector, security agencies, and development partners to join in the task of protection and expansion of Nigeria’s connectivity. The request is coming on the heels of the launching of the Ease of Doing Business Portal, a one-stop-shop that provides information […]
Read MoreThe increasing menace resulting into the pollution of the cyber-space by myriads of attack causing concern for National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), a critical stakeholder of the ecosystem. Recall that the world is becoming increasingly digital, our daily lives are now more connected than ever, through our phones, computers, and the internet we use […]
Read MoreAirtel Nigeria has announced the launch of its SmartConnect 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) Router, a new broadband solution designed to deliver affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet access to households and businesses across the country. The SmartConnect router, offered at an entry cost, comes with a SIM card, free installation, and a complimentary 30-day unlimited data […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is rejigging its chase after cyber criminals in Nigeria that have been wrecking havoc in the nation’s cyber space. NITDA in this chase after cyberthieves has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global cybersecurity leader, Kaspersky. The agreement, signed at the just ended GTIEX Nigeria in […]
Read MoreAchieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of USD 2.6 trillion to USD 2.8 trillion at current prices, according to the Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint released today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN agency for digital technologies – and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of the Kingdom of Saudi […]
Read MoreNigeria’s appetite for data is skyrocketing, with more than 142.16 million active internet subscriptions, 141.66 million of them mobile, marking a new high for the country’s connectivity landscape. Mobile subscriptions now stand at 169 million, while broadband penetration continues to surge, pushing the telecoms sector’s contribution to GDP beyond 14% and valuing it at approximately […]
Read MoreThe biggest challenges confronting retail bank in Africa remain digital literacy gaps (77%), cybersecurity concerns (55%), and limited internet access (52%), though all are expected to decrease with rising digital adoption and investment. According to a report by Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, in partnership with the African Banker magazine, retail banking also […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking steps to protect the West African country’s telecoms sector from cyber-attacks and is developing a cyber security strategy. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the announcement at a regulatory meeting on cyber security framework development held in Lagos on Wednesday. This initiative comes as […]
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