Nigeria, Page 20
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Fri, May 9th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
NCC warns customers over fake promos
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is not conducting any promotions and warned members of the public not to fall victim to fraudsters. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Rockefeller Foundation partners Intel to close Africa’s digital gender gap
The Rockefeller Foundation has partnered with Intel on the latter’s She Will Connect programme at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa taking place in Abuja, Nigeria, as efforts continue to close the digital gender gap. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Jumia partners with African Fashion Week Nigeria
Nigerian e-commerce firm Jumia has partnered with Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, a move that allows both parties to engage fashion followers all over Africa and discover new talents in the process. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 18:30 · Paul Adepoju
Gbenga Sesan collects Social Entrepreneur of the Year award at WEF on Africa
Gbenga Sesan, executive director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), has recognised at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa in Abuja, Nigeria after being named one of the winners of the Social Entrepreneur of the Year award. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
NigComSat underfunded – manager
Nigerian Communication Satellite (NigComSat) is underfunded and needs US$600 million to be effective and capable of ensuring security in Nigeria, according to deputy general manager of technical Danjuma Ndihgihdah. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
US, Britain, China promise Nigeria technology to track missing girls
The Nigerian government has said it has received promises to provide tracking technologies from the likes of the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), China, Canada and France to help in the rescue of over 200 girls abducted by militant group Boko Haram in Borno state in northern Nigeria. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
70% of investment in Nigeria’s telecoms sector goes to taxes – Johnson
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has said about 70 per cent of investments in Nigeria’s telecoms sector are paid as taxes and levies to government at all levels. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN warns Nigerian government over more stringent licence conditions
MTN has warned the Nigerian government against making its licence conditions more stringent, claiming such action would increase the cost burden on telecoms subscribers. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Wewi Telecommunications launches solar-powered laptops in Nigeria
Canadian company Wewi Telecommunications has introduced its solar-powered laptop into the Nigerian market with a focus on revolutionising Africa’s tech sector, especially computing. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Dana Air launches mobile app
Nigerian airline Dana Air has launched an app called FlyDana Mobile, a mobile and social media sales and distribution solution the airline said will improve the all-round passenger travel experience in areas relating to searching for and booking flights, as well as checking-in. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Power supply major hindrance to manufacture of phones in Nigeria – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has identified instability in electricity supply in Nigeria as a major setback to the local manufacture of phones in the country. → Read more
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Wed, May 7th, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju
Konga wins Nigeria’s Most Innovative and Impactful Retail Brand Award
Nigerian e-commerce platform Konga.com has been declared the winner of the Most Innovative and Impactful Retail Award by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat offers subscribers in Nigeria free life insurance cover
Etisalat has announced it is offering its subscribers free life insurance cover for a period of one month between May and July. → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
MTN to sell telecoms towers in Nigeria
MTN Nigeria has announced a bidding process is underway for the sale of its 11,000 telecoms towers in Nigeria, following the lead of MTN and operators in other companies shedding their towers to independent management firms. → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Megacare debuts online pharmacy in Nigeria
Megacare Pharmacy has announced the launch of Nigeria's first online pharmacy and health mart, which it said would make users healthier by allowing individuals to buy the company's pharmaceutical products online. → Read more
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Tue, May 6th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Firstmonie customer base hits one million
First Bank of Nigeria has announced its mobile payment solution Firstmonie has more than one million customers less than two years after it was launched. → Read more
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Mon, May 5th, 10:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian state introduces smartcard for civil servants
The government of the State of Osun in southwest Nigeria has launched a smartcard for its civil servants, aimed at intensifying the use of ICT to achieve effectiveness in administration and put an end to challenges posed by ghost workers. → Read more
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Mon, May 5th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
BT appoints Sub-Saharan Africa boss
British multinational telecoms firm BT has announced the appointment of Oliver Fortuin as managing director (MD) in Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
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Fri, May 2nd, 18:30 · Paul Adepoju
Over 40,000 .gov.ng email accounts created for Nigerian officials – NiRA
Mary Uduma, president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced the creation of more than 40,000 .gov.ng email accounts for Nigerian government officials across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). → Read more
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Fri, May 2nd, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria to double investment in ICT sector to $50bn
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has expressed the readiness of the Nigerian government to double the current level of investment in the nation’s ICT sector. → Read more
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