Nigeria, Page 19
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Thu, May 15th, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
iStore launches iDeals interest-free finance option for iPhones in Nigeria
Authorised Apple reseller in Lagos iStore has announced the launch of iDeals, the first financing option to allow Nigerians to pay for iPhones over 12 months. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Some developed countries would struggle with NCC’s KPIs – Etisalat
The key performance indicators (KPIs) set by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) are difficult to achieve, and many telecoms in developed countries would struggle to match up to them, according to Lucas Dada, director of business segment at Etisalat Nigeria. → Read more
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Thu, May 15th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
440 opens applications for Lagos accelerator
440, a joint venture between 88mph and L5Lab, has opened applications for its first accelerator programme in Lagos, Nigeria, after raising US$1.5 million to invest in 20 startups over two years. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
Kaymu could be bigger than Jumia, Konga – MD
Online marketplace Kaymu Nigeria has the capability to be larger than Nigeria’s biggest e-commerce platforms Konga and fellow Africa Internet Holding (AIH) startup Jumia, according to managing director Massimiliano Spalazzi. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria needs broadband to advance – Ndukwe
Broadband is critical if Nigeria is to become an advanced country, according to Dr Ernest Ndukwe, founder of OpenMedia Group and co-chairman of the Nigerian Broadband Council. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
SA Mobile Marketing Association plans Nigeria expansion
Nicolle Harding, vice chairperson of the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) of South Africa has announced the association is planning to expand to Nigeria. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
NCC expresses doubt over 2nd spectrum licence auction
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed doubts over a spectrum licence auction for the 2.6 GHz range this year, having sold the licence for the 2.3 GHz range in February. → Read more
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Wed, May 14th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Spectranet launches new tariff aimed at boosting broadband affordability
Nigerian broadband company Spectranet has announced the launch of a new tariff plan called “Pay Lite Download Heavy” for its customers in Lagos and Abuja, which it said is part of its company’s plans to enhance affordability and accessibility of broadband internet in Nigeria. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 19:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian university signs $5.3m Wi-Fi agreement
A public-private partnership agreement has been signed by the management of the University of Ilorin and IT firm WaveTek Nigeria for the provision of a campus-wide Wi-Fi network to further enhance academic and administrative processes in the institution. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
MTN not calling for devaluation of Nigeria’s currency
MTN Nigeria has denied calls made by outgoing chief financial officer (CFO) Andrew Bing for the country’s currency to be devalued in order to boost MTN’s import costs are company policy. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Mobile marketing strategy should be based on campaign objective – Syracuse Digital
The goal of a mobile marketing campaign is essential in choosing the right strategy and metrics, according to Sunkanmi Ola, chief digital strategist at Syracuse Digital. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
E-commerce in Nigeria still in its infancy – Faleye
Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is still in its infancy compared to those of developed countries in spite of the success of the likes of Konga and Jumia, according to Oluseye Faleye, founder of TopDownDeals. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
TopDownDeals making international games affordable to Nigerians
Nigerian gaming e-commerce site TopDownDeals believes it is filling a vacuum by providing a platform for gamers in the country to purchase offerings from international providers who have overlooked the vast opportunities in Africa and Nigeria in particular. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
CBN, NigComSat partner on effective internet service for cashless policy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has partnered with NigComSat to fast-track the bank’s cashless policy through effective and efficient internet services, with the latter to provide Wi-Fi hotspots to local government bodies. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Poor telecoms services in Nigeria becoming unbearable – subscribers
Nigeria’s National Association of Telecom Subscribers (NATCOMS) has expressed dissatisfaction with the continued deterioration in the quality of telecoms services in the country. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian Internet Group asks government for access subsidy
The Nigerian Internet Group (NIG) has asked the Nigerian government to subsidise the cost of internet access, which it believes would enhance broadband penetration in Nigeria. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju
Kaymu MD to speak at Mobile West Africa
Nigerian online marketplace Kaymu.com.ng managing director Massimiliano Spalazzi will be speaking at this week’s Mobile West Africa event in Lagos. → Read more
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Sat, May 10th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Lagos state unveils 5-hectare forensic lab plan for Africa
The government of Lagos state in Nigeria is set to establish a forensic lab and has acquired five hectares of land at a beach in Badagry for the project, which is designed to assist Nigerian police with criminal investigations. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Jumia named Nigerian e-commerce site of year
Nigerian e-commerce startup Jumia has been named E-commerce Website of the Year in Nigeria at the Beacon of ICT awards organised by Nigeria Communications Week Media, recognising the company’s efforts towards expanding online commerce in the country. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Carmudi records 20,000 unique listings in Nigeria
Car classifieds platform Carmudi has announced it has more than 20,000 unique listings in Nigeria, having only in March reached 10,000 listings. → Read more
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