L-R: Head, Products, Airtel Nigeria, Goriola Bakare; Product Marketing Manager, Google, Sinmisola Olasoji; CCO, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Oshinlaja; Country Director, Google, Olumide Balogun; Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Femi Adeniran.
Gadgets and Device
  • December 10, 2024

Airtel Partners Google to Redefine, Elevate Home Entertainment

Telecommunications service provider Airtel Nigeria has gone into an innovative partnership with Google to transform home entertainment across Nigeria. The partnership, which was unveiled at an agreement signing ceremony, integrates YouTube, the world’s largest video platform, into the ground-breaking Airtel Smart Router to deliver seamless internet connection and entertainment experiences for subscribers across the country. […]

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Telecoms
  • December 10, 2024

Infobip, Gupshup, and Twilio Lead OTT Business with Value Set to Hit $3.7bn, Says Report

The global Over-the-Top (OTT) business messaging revenue will increase from $2.4 billion in 2024 to $3.7 billion in 2025. Juniper Research despite this, predicted that the rapidly evolving OTT business messaging market will face substantial disruption as new technologies enhance user experiences. For instance, click-to-chat ads were identified as a key feature attracting enterprises to […]

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L-R: Mezie Emelonye-CTO (TD Africa), Michael Ogundare-Specialist, Modern Workplace Mgt (MTN), Emeka Nwamadi-Team Lead, Cloud Engineering and Collaboration (Access Bank), Oluwaremilekun Olowu.
 News
  • December 10, 2024

Tech Experts Explore Transformative Potential of Copilot as Tasks Systems Partners Microsoft to Drive Business Efficiency

How businesses can leverage technology for competitive advantage was the focus of a masterclass designed to explore the transformative potential of Microsoft Copilot. Organised by Information and Communications Technology solutions provider Task Systems in collaboration with Microsoft, the event left an indelible mark on its business partners. According to a statement by Tasks System, the […]

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News

CISCO, NITDA, NUC & Others to Rejig Nigeria’s Education Sector Targeting Technology at Foundation Level

There is an multiple sector partnership in Nigeria driven by information technology company, CISCO, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), National Universities Commission (NUC), National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), National Mathematical Centre (NMC), and the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC) to creating an inclusive and technology-driven educational ecosystem. This initiative seeks to embed digital literacy across […]

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Director-General of NCAC, Mr. Obi Asika, and Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa.
 News

NITDA, Culture-Centric Agency NCAC Mull Alliance on Digital Literacy Focus Talent Hunt

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) plan to integrate their expertise to groom talents in the NCAC’s Nigeria’s Got Talent platform. The new initiative will integrate NITDA’s digital literacy programs and gamified learning systems, creating opportunities for creatives to thrive in a digitally empowered environment. […]

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Founder of PALS Hub, Mrs Amaka Ibeji.
 Women-In-Technology

Building Digital Trust on Africa’s Digital Economy Critical for Economic Growth, Says Expert

Africa’s digital transformation journey is being threatened by a significant gap in digital trust, which could undermine the continent’s progress and global competitiveness. There is therefore the urgent need to address Africa’s digital trust deficit because digital trust is no longer optional. According to the Founder of PALS Hub, a digital trust and assurance company, […]

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News

Nestlé Professional Champions Affordable Nutrition with Maggi Soya Chunks 

Nestlé Professional, the Out of Home business arm of Nestlé Nigeria and a provider of food solutions, recently introduced the Affordable Nutrition option, Maggi Soya Chunks, to food vendors, chefs and event planners during the Lagos edition of the Business of Food workshop. Canteens, grillers, Maishais, and bukas play an integral role in providing daily […]

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Telecoms

JUST IN: Enhanced Connectivity Expected in 2025 as Telcables Opens New Point at Rack Center Lagos 

TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of global ICT solutions and services provider, Angola Cables plans to open a new PoP at the Lagos Rack Centre facility to boost low-latency interconnectivity and Cloud access across West Africa. Fernando Fernandes, CEO of TelCables Nigeria and West Africa said that this strategic expansion aims to significantly enhance digital connectivity […]

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Telecoms

Lagos State to Host World-Class Data Centers in 2025, Plans Extending Fiber-Optic Network by 1,200km

The Lagos State Government plans to host world-class data centers, providing the backbone for scalable, innovative solutions for the state by next year event as it has also promised to extended the Lagos’ fiber-optic network by an additional 1,200 kilometers over the next year, to complement the existing 2,500 kilometers. The State Governor, Mr Babajide […]

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Business

Dangote Cement and Communities Sign Landmark Development Pact

 A wave of jubilation swept through Gboko, Benue State, on Wednesday as Dangote Cement Plc and six host communities signed an historic Community Development Agreement (CDA). The landmark accord, which commits Dangote Cement to multimillion-naira development initiatives, was celebrated as a transformative milestone, with the communities pledging to uphold a peaceful coexistence. His Royal Highness, […]

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