The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has become a regional internet exchange with the support of the African Union (AU) Commission. In 2016, following a response to a call for proposals issued by the AU Commission, the IXPN was awarded a grant to be supported to grow to become a regional Internet Exchange for […]
Read MoreGuaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has completed and opened the first digital playground for children in Nigeria. Located in Lekki, Lagos State, the GTBank Play Centre is equipped with a wide range of interactive games that will give kids a fun and immersive digital experience whilst aiding their mental and intellectual development. Open from 10am to […]
Read MoreOn March 11, 1989, Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer programmer working at CERN, the European Particle Physics Laboratory, sent in a proposal for an information management system. His boss responded with a note that read “vague but exciting.” That proposal was the first sketch of what would become the World Wide Web, creating the system […]
Read MoreThe launch of the world’s first global self-service IP (Internet Protocol) address management platform, Switch, will help automate a time-consuming manual process saving companies and government organisations critical time and money when managing their complex IP portfolios. Heficed’s innovative service makes controlling and managing an IP estate much easier for organisations needing to deploy a […]
Read MoreParadigm Initiative has commended the Liberian President, George Weah for signing into law, a Bill to decriminalize libel in Liberia through an Act to Amend the Liberian Codes Revised, Penal Law of 1978, Chapter 11, by repealing sections 11.11; 11.12 and 11.14.” The act named Kamara Abdullah Kamara (KAK) Act of Press Freedom is a […]
Read MoreThe arrival of HTS (high-throughput satellite) in Africa, the demand for VSAT satellite services is on the increase and remains critical to unlocking connectivity on the continent where over 70% still remain unconnected. This sentiment was also evident at the Mobile World Congress 2019 last week where Intelsat made clear that delivering on the promise […]
Read MoreThe Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has introduced ScrumIT, an online player registration and rugby administration software developed in South Africa by ENS Software as a service application. The software is internet based, and users can access it from any internet browser. General Manager, Mike Archer while announcing the development said that other users of scrumIT […]
Read MoreSmile, a 4G LTE telecommunications service provider in West Africa, has announced its new device and bonus offers to reward their customers. The proposed offers are affordable, thus making it easier for customers to enjoy the benefits that come with having a SuperFast and reliable Internet connection. Through the offers, Smile customers will upon […]
Read MoreAs the world commemorates the 2019 Safer Internet Day, Paradigm Initiative has urged Nigerians to adopt safer internet practices. The pan-African digital rights and inclusion advocacy organisation. Sodiq Alabi, the organisation’s Communications Officer, who made this call at a media parley held at its office in Lagos, South West, Nigeria said, “The Safer Internet Day […]
Read MoreMTN provides the best mobile video service in South Africa, according to network service measurement specialist OpenSignal. The service metrics company published the results of its mobile video experience ranking on country level in September. While the usual suspects topped the download speed rankings-South Korea, Norway, Singapore-and a surprise package beat everyone else to lead […]
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