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NIMC, NCC Take Bold Steps to End Nigerian’s NIM-SIM Link Pains, Mull New Policy Framework

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are rejigging National Identification Number (NIN) SIM linkage through a strategic collaboration aimed the enhancing processes. Under this collaboration, NIMC and NCC will work closely to explore synergies and leverage each other’s expertise and resources such as streamlining the NIN-SIM Linkage Process: NIMC […]

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Moove Unveils ‘N500m Moove Cares Program’ for All Customers in Nigeria

AMA PRESS RELEASE Mobility fintech platform, Moove has launched its ‘Moove Cares’ program, introducing a substantial support package aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of ongoing inflationary prices in Nigeria. Recognising the challenges posed by rising fuel prices for its customers managing their businesses and the additional burden of inflationary food prices on household budgets, […]

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National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign Design to Safeguard Personal Data & Create Jobs, Says NDPC

The planned introduction of the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign this week in Lagos, is designed to create awareness on the need to protect personal data and create jobs through the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023. Announcing the plans for the campaign, the Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO […]

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Business

Dangote Lauds Lagos Government on Consumer Rights Advocacy

The Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Hajia Fatima Aliko Dangote, on Friday lauded and congratulated the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on the successful hosting of the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day, noting that consumers have the right to accurate, transparent, and easily understandable information about products and services. […]

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Nigeria’s Inflation Still Rising, Now 31.70%, Says NBS

The inflation rate has moved to 31.70 per cent in February, according to the latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Bureau released the figure on Friday, with the latest data showing a rise from the 29.90 per cent recorded in January 2024. According to the ‘Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report’ […]

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Business

About Six Technology Development Zones to Open Soon Across Nigeria as NITDA, eVillage Finalise MoU

Several technology development zones are to spring up soon across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. This is the central part of a partnership proposal between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Entrepreneurship Village (eVillage), an initiative meant to foster technology innovations and inclusivity in the country. Speaking while playing host to […]

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Mobile Phones Lead Internet Traffic by 58% Drops 4% Less than in 2022

Although more than 97% of all internet users owned a smartphone last year, almost 2% more than the year before, mobile’s share of total web traffic actually dropped. According to data presented by Stocklytics.com, mobile phones made 57.9% of total web traffic in 2023, or nearly 4% less than the year before. The Second-Largest Web Traffic […]

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Massive Internet Disruption Hits African West Coast Following Undersea Cable Cuts

A combination of cable cuts, resulting in equipment faults on the major undersea cables along the West African Coast, have negatively impacted data and fixed telecom services in several countries of West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cote de Ivoire, among others.  The cuts occurred somewhere in Cote de’Ivoire and Senegal, with an […]

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Business

Visuals Solution Demands on Increase as Businesses Turn to AI

As businesses increasingly turn to AI for process automation and optimization, the demand for personalized visual solutions is on the rise. In 2024, 34% of companies have integrated AI into their operations, with an additional 42% actively considering implementation, and of those utilizing AI, 53% are used for production. While generative visual AI models like Midjourney or Stable […]

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ZTE Partners Moratelindo on Commercialisation of PayTV Powered by Android TV

ZTE Corporation, a  provider of information and communication technology solutions, and Moratelindo, one of the largest public companies in telecommunications infrastructure and network providers in Indonesia, proudly announced a strategic partnership for the commercialization of the Set-Top Box (STB) B866V2FA powered by Android TV. Since 2016, Moratelindo has been developing its internet service retail business […]

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