Articles by Paul Adepoju, Page 19
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Tue, July 8th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
TopDownDeals launches video game rentals in Lagos
Nigerian gaming e-commerce platform TopDownDeals has announced the launch of its video game rental services in the Lagos Metro area. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
OPINION: One week later, cashless policy remains unpopular in Nigeria
Last week the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the nationwide launch of its cashless policy following the successful introduction of the initiative in selected states including Lagos and Rivers. However, one week later, nothing much has changed. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria-born British Council innovation prize winner to represent England at global tech competition
Nasir Abdulkadir Yammama, winner of the British Council's innovation prize, has said he will be representing England and not Nigeria at the Microsoft-sponsored global technology competition. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
CWG targets Nigeria’s SME growth with SMERP and Webshop
Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has unveiled SMERP and Webshop, cloud-based business models it says will ensure the growth of Nigerian micro, small and medium Enterprises (MSMEs). → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Content access fee to replace radio licence fees in Nigeria
The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce content access fees as replacements for radio licence fees as the nation moves towards next year’s deadline for digital migration. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
NITEL, Starcomms inactive – NCC
Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), Starcomms and 12 other telecoms companies have been declared “inactive operators” by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s aviation authority to remove telecoms masts on flight paths
Unauthorised masts belonging to telecoms companies erected on flight paths will be removed, according to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in order to ensure safety of all aircraft on approach to land at Nigeria’s various airports. → Read more
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Fri, July 4th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s IT growth rate creating appetite for business security solutions
Nigeria’s rapid growth rate in IT is creating an appetite for robust security solutions for businesses, according to security solutions company Trend Micro. → Read more
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Fri, July 4th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Egypt finalising unified licence activation following missed deadline
Egypt is in the last stages of the activation of a unified telecommunications licence, though it missed the previously announced June 30 deadline, according to Atef Helmy, minister of communications and information technology. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN set to launch music streaming app in Nigeria
MTN Nigeria is planning to launch music streaming app Music+ in a bid to redefine and revolutionise the entertainment industry in Nigeria. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
AU urges Nigeria, Mauritania to present consensus candidate for ITU post
Nigeria and Mauritania have been urged by the African Union (AU) Ministerial Candidature Committee to hold consultations and agree on a candidate for the post of deputy secretary-general of International Telecommunication Union. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian subscribers association decries monthly mast fees
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers of Nigeria (NATCOMS) has urged the government to reduce the high charges imposed on telecoms for mast installations, which can rise to as high as NGN800,000 (US$5,000) per mast in some states. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria concludes first phase of digital switchover
Nigeria has concluded the first phase of its migration from analogue to digital broadcasting with the successful launch of a pilot in the city of Jos, Plateau state. → Read more
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Thu, July 3rd, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
We are managing 95% of our business ourselves – Jumia
Jumia Nigeria is managing about 95 per cent of its operations itself, allowing it to be in full control and ensure quality of services, according to co-chief executive officer (CEO) Nicola Martin. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Commercial value of unlicensed software in Nigeria exceeded $287m in 2013 – BSA
Business Software Alliance (BSA) has revealed the commercial value of unlicensed software in Nigeria exceeded US$287 million in 2013, with about 81 per cent of software on PCs not having a proper licence. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
GOtv expanding to Sierra Leone within 2 months
MultiChoice has announced plans to launch pay-TV service GOtv in Sierra Leone in the next two months, making the country the 11th African nation where GOtv is accessible. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Jumia Nigeria to launch pay on delivery service nationwide
Jumia Nigeria is set to launch its cash on delivery service, which accounts for two-thirds of the companies total sales, nationwide this month, according to co-chief executive officer (CEO) Nicola Martin. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Johnson inaugurates board on national content
Nigeria’s communication technology minister Omobola Johnson has inaugurated the Advisory Board of the Office of National Content (ONC). → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Fair regulatory policy responsible for growth in web subscriptions – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its fair regulatory policy is responsible for the exponential growth being recorded in internet subscriptions in Nigeria. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria nationwide cashless policy implementation begins today
The implementation of the third phase of the cashless policy initiated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will officially commence today across the country. → Read more
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