Technology

Zoho Marks 100 Million Users, Hits $1bn Turnover in 2023

Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, claimed to have served 100 million users across its 55+ business applications. It said it is the first bootstrapped SaaS company to reach this milestone. This growth comes on the heels of the company reaching $1 billion in annual revenue last year. Consistently providing accessible technology while promoting sustainable […]

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Nigerian Kids Grab Opportunities in Tech Space, More Attend STEM Booth Camp Nationwide

Nigerian kids have grabbed the tech bug spreading across the as more of them are taking opportunities from private and public institution that are giving training to them on tech issues. Recently, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), hosted students between the ages of 12 and 16 from various schools across Jigawa State in northern […]

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New NASENI Boss Resumes Office, Vows to Revamp Nigeria’s Technology Industry

The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu said he would ensure that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is achieved through the deployment of Science, Technology and innovation (STI) in the economy. Halilu made this statement while addressing the management and staff […]

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Nigerian Tech Expert Secures Patent for Blockchain-driven Authentication System

Hyperspace Technologies Limited has secured a patent for Blockchain technology-driven Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Developed within the Hyperspace Technologies’ research and development (R&D) division, cipherKEY tap2sign™ MFA is a next-generation security system designed to leverage the decentralized nature of blockchain, the robustness of public/ private key cryptography, and the convenience of NFC (Near Field Communication) technology […]

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JUST IN: World Bank Hosts Bosun Tijani, Pledges to Promote Indigenous Technology

The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani said he is poised towards ensuring that indigenous technology is exported. Speaking at event, an “Evening with Bosun,” hosted by the World Bank for him with the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr Shubham Chaudhuri, the National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. […]

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Danbatta Laments Nigeria’s Lack of Readiness to Exploit Emerging Technology Opportunities

The readiness of Nigeria to exploit opportunities offered by information and communications technology in the interest of Africa’s largest economy is bothering the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta. Making reference to the 2022 Network Readiness Index (NRI) ranking, which placed Nigeria in 109th position out of 131 countries […]

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Vertiv Wins ‘Most Innovative Data Centre Cooling Company of the Year’ Award of Nigeria’s Tech Industry

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has been named as ‘The Most Innovative Data Centre Cooling Company of the Year’. The organisers, the Titans of Tech Awards celebrate the movers and shakers within the local sector, acknowledging both organisations and individuals at the forefront of encouraging technology adoption and usage […]

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Vertiv Second Quarter Report Indicates Strong Performance Recording $206bn Profit & Unveils Q3 Plan

Vertiv Holdings Co, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Vertiv reported second quarter net sales of $1,734 million, an increase of $335 million, or 24%, compared with last year’s second quarter and a 25% organic net sales increase, which […]

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MTN MoMo Opens Platform for Tech Talent for Hackathon

MTN’s MoMo platform is inviting tech developers and innovators to participate in its online application programming interface (API) hackathon. According to a statement, the hackathon will focus on producing solutions that shape the future of demand-driven financial services. It will span across 15 countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Cameroon and Rwanda. […]

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Google Fights Explicit Content Creators Moves to Blur Images through New Privacy Tools

Google is rolling out new privacy tools, including SafeSearch, which features a blurring setting for explicit imagery – such as adult or graphic violent content – that can be blurred out by default when it appears in search results. The company says the new tools aim to bolster the protection of personal information on its […]

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