The contribution of the mobile communications sector of the Nigerian economy has the capability to increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product by about N67 trillion by 2028. To achieve that there had to be intentional policy interventions and consistent implementation, according to the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA). Senior Director of Public Policy and […]
Read MoreDangote Cement Plc, is prioritizing community engagement, empowerment, and environmental stewardship to sustain its upward trajectory, The cement manufacturing firm said it believed that true progress is measured not only by economic prosperity but also by the holistic development of all stakeholders. The Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc Obajana, Mr. Azad Nawabuddin, who disclosed this during a media chat in Obajana, said that […]
Read MoreNigerian-based payment technology solutions provider eTranzact has officially expanded into Uganda. The company’s expansion comes after receiving operational licenses from the Central Bank of Uganda in April 2024. eTranzact Uganda’s license The licenses, granted under the National Payment Systems Operator Act, allow the company to operate as eTranzact Platform Limited, Uganda. They permit eTranzact to offer various payment solutions and services, […]
Read MoreAMA Press Release The Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will showcasing six Nigeria startups at the London Stock Exchange when it celebrates its eighth edition, together with other tech ventures in its ATS Investment Showcase 2024. The ATS London Investment Showcase provides ventures with the opportunity to present their businesses to leading African tech investors, […]
Read MoreThe quest for a safe and inclusive digital ecosystem was a subject of when Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa hosted the Head of Government Regulation and Public Policy TikTok Nigeria and West Africa, Mrs Tokunbo Ibrahim In his chat with her, Inuwa that reiterated the need for a […]
Read MoreThe Board of FirstBank has appointed Mr Ebenezer Olufowose, a Non-Executive Director, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of First Bank of Nigeria Limited to takeover from exiting Mr Tunde Hassan-Odukale. This follows the expiration of the tenure of the former Chairman, Mr Tunde Hassan-Odukale who has completed 12 years for a […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has faulted the timing of the introduction of the 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions recently introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a statement on Thursday, NESG asked the Federal Government to reconsider the levy as Nigerians are currently groaning under multiple taxation and inflationary pressures. In […]
Read MoreThe Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijanni, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria, to train young Nigerians on latest 4G/ 5G radio and transmission technologies at the Nigerian […]
Read MoreAirtel Africa Plc, just like the MTN Group was badly hit by the currency devaluation of the Nigerian Government thereby resulting to losses of up to $4,979 million, which was a decline of 5.3%, and leaving the telecom operator with $550 million for debt payment in May 2024. The Group in its year ended 31 […]
Read MoreThe UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, launched in 2019, and which is part of the International Tech Hub Network delivered by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office under the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP), has recorded massive impact on the Nigeria’s tech space. Besides supporting startups in […]
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