Nigeria, Page 16
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Tue, June 10th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s MeSociable looks for emotional attachment through security
African social network MeSociable is emotionally attached to its users, and is prioritising security by making sure conversations on the platform cannot be tracked. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA costliest, East Africa cheapest for startup launches
South Africa is the most expensive country in Africa in which to launch a startup, while East Africa offers the lowest infrastructure, human resources and administrative costs for entrepreneurs, according to research by venture capital (VC) group Savannah Fund. → Read more
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Tue, June 10th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
ICT can help in Nigeria’s fight against insurgency – NCS
ICT tools such as satellite technology can be useful in putting an end to the current insurgency in Nigeria, according to the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). → Read more
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Mon, June 9th, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nomanini partners Nigeria’s Aurora VM for West African expansion
Cape Town-based electronic prepaid service distribution platform Nomanini has partnered with Nigeria-based Aurora VM to launch its services in Nigeria, aimed at building financial inclusion and alleviating poverty. → Read more
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Fri, June 6th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Jovago partners Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation to boost tourism
Online hotel booking platform, Jovago.com has announced a partnership with the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) to boost Nigeria’s tourism industry. → Read more
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Fri, June 6th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Tech fraternity mourns One Africa Media’s Carey Eaton
The tech fraternity in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa is mourning the untimely death of One Africa media co-founder Carey Eaton, who was killed during an armed robbery at a friend’s home in Nairobi in the early hours of yesterday morning. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 11:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Supermart.ng widens Nigeria coverage
Nigerian online grocery delivery service Supermart.ng has announced the expansion of its services to a number of new towns and areas, as well as the addition of new shops to its offering only two months after the startup launched. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
Microsoft unveils first smart dual SIM Windows smartphone in Nigeria
Microsoft has unveiled its first smart dual SIM Windows smartphone, the Lumia 630, in Nigeria following its acquisition of Nokia’s Devices and Services section. → Read more
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Thu, June 5th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s NSA to host National Cybersecurity Forum in Lagos
A two-day National Cybersecurity Forum will be held in Lagos on June 18 and 19, hosted by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the Presidency. → Read more
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Wed, June 4th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel Nigeria seals partnership deal with Apple for iPhone 5s
Airtel Nigeria has announced a strategic partnership with Apple to debut the iPhone 5s in Nigeria, becoming the first telecoms firm in the country with an official partnership with Apple. → Read more
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Wed, June 4th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
MoboFree, Ngcareers partner to make job search more social in Nigeria
West African mobile social marketplace MoboFree has announced a strategic content partnership deal with Nigerian job search community Ngcareers, looking to bring the social network and classifieds boards onto one platform. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian cyber threat barometer report launched
Digital Jewels Limited has launched the Nigerian Cyber Threat Barometer report in Lagos as part of efforts aimed at reducing the rising cases of online breaches of national security → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Broadband critical for business development, competitiveness – Juwah
Increased broadband penetration is critical for business development and competitiveness in today’s world, according to Dr Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which is why the government is putting such effort into increasing access. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
GTBank officially unveils SME MarketHub e-commerce portal in Lagos
Nigeria’s Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has launched SME MarketHub, an e-commerce portal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, which seeks to enable entrepreneurs to bring their businesses online and take advantage of the vast sales opportunities within the space. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian court frees telecoms boss over Siemens bribe
The Nigerian Court of Appeal in Abuja has freed Edwin Moore Momife, former chief executive officer (CEO) of M-Tel, and three others accused of receiving bribes from Siemens Limited. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Microsoft holds Current Issues in Technology Conference in Lagos
Microsoft’s Current Issues in Technology Conference takes place this week in Lagos, set to be attended by business leaders, key influencers and policymakers to discuss and develop solutions for issues holding back Nigeria’s ICT. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Tutor.ng, Sterio.me launch full-stack mobile learning across Nigeria
African online learning platforms Tutor.ng and Sterio.me have partnered to launch a full-stack mobile learning experience across Nigeria, including SMS and voice based VAS mobile education services using the Sterio.me platform and e-learning via the mobile web and the Tutor.ng app. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel Nigeria offers free access to Wikipedia
Airtel Nigeria has partnered with the Wikimedia Foundation to launch Wikipedia Zero, offering subscribers free access to Wikipedia. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Film streaming service launched for African, Latin American content
United States (US)-based MojoCreatives has launched a film streaming platform for African and Latin American content, WuraTV, aimed at making “content of culture” accessible to all without the high fees and administrative burden of pay-TV stations. → Read more
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Fri, May 30th, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
NCC launches Service Charter for service delivery optimisation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has launched a Service Charter aimed at ensuring the commission effectively and efficiently delivers its mandates and programmes. → Read more
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