Technology

Microsoft Opens First Data Centres in Africa

Microsoft has opened its first data centres in Africa, becoming the first global provider to deliver cloud services from data centres on the continent. Microsoft has announced the opening of its first data centres in Africa, becoming the first global provider to deliver cloud services from data centres on the continent. “Microsoft Azure is now […]

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Technology

Nigeria’s NINE Appointed Jack Ma’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative Regional Partner

NINE,(Network of Incubators & Innovators in Nigeria) has been selected as regional partner for Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI). NINE, is a network of Business/Technology Incubators, Accelerators, Innovation Centers, other organisations and individuals that support the development and growth of innovation, start-ups and SMEs in Nigeria. It is also a […]

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Technology

Danbatta Seeks Stakeholders Collaboration to Rid Nigeria of Electronic Waste

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has called on all stakeholders in the telecom and tangential sectors, including operatives of agencies in the security governance sector to collaborate and rid Nigeria of electronic waste (e-Waste) which includes irreparable and obsolete devices. Citing a […]

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Technology

Africa Bright Digital Future Spurs Demand for VSAT Satellite Services

The 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 […]

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Technology

MTN, Huawei Extend Innovation Agreement

MTN and Huawei have signed a business innovation memorandum of understanding (MOU), committing to bring more digital services to African businesses and consumers. In a joint statement, the companies said the signing of the MOU is an important part of their strategic working partnership, which spans 17 years. In terms of the memorandum, both parties […]

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E-Commerce

Uber Upgrades Injury Protection for Nigeria’s Driver-Partners

Uber said it has extended its Partner Injury Protection cover for driver-partners to include a daily payment benefit. According to a statement by the firm, since 2017, Uber driver-partners and riders in Nigeria have been protected on the road. It said with the new update, driver-partners in Nigeria would now have more peace of mind […]

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Technology

Motorcycle Taxi app Gokada to open Driver’s Training School

Lagos-based on-demand motorcycle taxi app Gokada has celebrated its first birthday with the launch of its new office in Ilupeju, which will house a state-of-the-art driver training school to train and verify up to 500 riders at a time. Gokada customers can order a motorbike ride through the company’s website, or by using its geo-location […]

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Technology

Sierra Leone’s Mosabi to Boost Inclusion through ed-tech, Fintech

Sierra Leone-based startup Mosabi is marrying ed-tech with fintech in order to extend financial services to traders operating in the grey market, and has seen strong adoption of its solution across six markets. Founded in 2016, Mosabi uses mobile technology to offer what it calls an “MBA for the rising billions” via its business-focused e-learning […]

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Business

Sanwo-Olu takes Campaign to Computer Village, Promise Traders Loan Scheme

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Lagos State,Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday held an interactive session with traders in the Computer village, Ikeja, Lagos, South West Nigeria promising to give them loans to enhance thier business. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the interactive session was to offer a hand of […]

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Computing

Nigerians in Diaspora now Set for Capture in National Identity Registration

Nigerian adults and children in South Africa now have the opportunity to the captured in the National Identity Database (NIDB) for the issuance of the National Identification Number (NIN). A statement from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said it has flag off the diaspora enrolment in South Africa in collaboration with a licensed partner, […]

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