Articles by Paul Adepoju, Page 12
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Tue, September 16th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s SimplePay accepting Bitcoins
Nigeria's web and mobile-based wallet service SimplePay has announced it is now allowing its users to fund their wallets from their Bitcoin accounts. → Read more
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Tue, September 16th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
NigeriaCom begins today in Lagos
High level two-day conference NigeriaCom begins today (Tuesday) in Lagos, Nigeria with focus on the National Broadband Plan roll out, new business strategies for operators amid the digital migration, chief regulatory debates and LTE/4G technologies. → Read more
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Mon, September 15th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Easy Taxi launches referral programme in Lagos and Abuja
Taxi requesting service in Nigeria Easy Taxi today announced the commencement of its referral programme for users in Lagos and Abuja. The company said the aim of the programme is to reward customers' loyalty and expand their reach. → Read more
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Mon, September 15th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Juwah elected chairman of Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation
Eugene Juwah, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been elected Chairman of the Council and Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO). The election was held at the organisation's just concluded Annual Council Meeting held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. → Read more
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Mon, September 15th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
PushCV focused on individual development and empowerment – Co-founder
PushCV, one of the startups that would be representing Africa at this year's Web Summit holding in Dublin, Ireland is focused on individual development and empowerment according to Odunayo Eweniyi, co-founder of the startup. → Read more
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Fri, September 12th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Johnson, others to speak at DEMO Africa 2014
Nigeria's communication technology minister, Omobola Johnson has been confirmed to speak at DEMO Africa 2014 holding later this month in Lagos, Nigeria. → Read more
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Fri, September 12th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
JobsinNigeria launches CV service
Online job search platform JobsinNigeria today announced the launch of its CV service aimed at helping job applicants to develop bespoke and professionally written curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letters. → Read more
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Fri, September 12th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
.ng domain names registered in Nigeria set to hit 60,000 – NiRA
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has said the number of .ng domains that have been registered since 2012 when the .ng domain names became available will soon hit 60,000. Mary Uduma, President of NiRA said between January and July 2014 alone, 11,075 domain names were registered. → Read more
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Thu, September 11th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Helios Towers Nigeria gets B IDR rating from Fitch
Telecom infrastructure company Helios Towers Nigeria (HTN) has received a 'B' long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from Fitch Rating suggesting a stable outlook for the company that successful placed US$250 million of 8.375% senior unsecured notes due 2019. → Read more
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Wed, September 10th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Oju Afro Emoticons launched on Mxit
Oju Afro Emoticons has launched on Mxit targeting the platform's over 5 million active users with new ways of expression. → Read more
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Wed, September 10th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
New Tigo Mobile Money service offers users in Tanzania automatic returns
Tigo Tanzania has launched a mobile money service through which users could earn automatic return on their balance direct to their wallet without requiring a separate registration. → Read more
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Wed, September 10th, 11:05 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria, South Africa dominate Web Summit’s 10 best startups from Africa
Startups from Nigeria and South Africa dominate the list of 10 best startups from Africa released ahead of the forthcoming Web Summit in Dublin, Ireland. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
Facebook monthly users in Africa hit 100 million
Facebook has announced the number of its monthly users in Africa is about 100 million out of the continent's 200 million active internet users. Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said more than 80% of Facebook users in Africa access the social media platform via mobile devices. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Frienditeplus.com records over 600,000 registered users
Social networking site Frienditeplus.com today announced it has recorded more than 600,000 registered members. This achievement, the platform said, makes it the fastest growing social networking site in Africa. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 14:33 · Paul Adepoju
MTN, Skrill partner for global payments via mobile money
Mobile network operator MTN has announced a partnership with online payments company Skrill to enable MTN subscribers to be able to make purchases from global internet brands that are integrated into Skrill’s network using funds in their mobile wallets. The partnership is being piloted in Ivory Coast and Rwanda. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 13:04 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Mavis Computel launches new version of talking books
Nigeria's educational technology company Mavis Computel has launched a new version of its Talking Book Literacy Series developed in partnership with educators and linguists. The project is aimed at using technology to advance quality teaching and learning. → Read more
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Tue, September 9th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Online female cheaters remain traditional in their romantic perspective – Victoria Milan
Discreet social network for men and women seeking a secret affair Victoria Milan has said its female members are traditional in their romantic perspective even though a good number are turned on by naughty picture messages according to a survey conducted by the network. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Easy Taxi offers Abuja residents free rides
On-demand taxi service mobile app Easy Taxi today (Monday) announced it is offering users in Abuja free rides today and tomorrow. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
DfID-supported TradeViz aims to simplify trade in Nigeria
Advisory and data portal TradeViz has been launched with the aim of helping to simplify trade for Nigeria. Supported by the Department of International Development (DFID), TradeViz is offering importers, exporters and prospective investors access to expert advice on importation, exportation and business registration. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Jumia Penetrates the Egyptian Market
Only two years after its launch in 2012 Jumia Egypt has become one of the strongest and most popular online shopping malls in the country. This is due its clear understanding of the Egyptian market needs and requirements. Through providing different payment options and various collections of products Jumia Egypt has become the no.1 online shopping mall in Egypt. What is more, Jumia market share is expected to grow by more than 36% within the next couple of years. → Read more
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