Nigeria, Page 25
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Wed, April 2nd, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Ibadan has highest broadband speed in Nigeria – Ookla
The city of Ibadan has the highest broadband speed in Nigeria according to Ookla’s NetIndex, with internet users in Ibadan experiencing up to 7.4 Mbps download speeds and 5.8Mbps upload speeds. → Read more
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Wed, April 2nd, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Lagos state threatens fines over telecoms mast numbers
The government of Lagos state, Nigeria, has expressed concerns over inaccurate lists of telecoms masts submitted by operators in the state, threatening to impose fines on networks refusing to submit accurate information. → Read more
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Wed, April 2nd, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
You can’t ignore Nigeria – DEMO Africa
The size of the Nigerian economy and its growing startup ecosystem make it an African market that cannot be ignored, according to DEMO Africa executive producer Harry Hare. → Read more
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Wed, April 2nd, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Nigerians lead Google Africa Connected winners
Two Nigerians, a Ghanaian, a Ugandan and a Kenyan have been announced as the winners of Google’s Africa Connected competition, walking away with US$25,000 each in prize money. → Read more
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Wed, April 2nd, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Transferbee offers free money transfer from UK to Nigeria
Transferbee, a United Kingdom (UK)-based money transfer company, has launched a campaign allowing individuals in UK to send money to Nigeria free of charge. → Read more
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Tue, April 1st, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Nigerians, Kenyans believe internet access fosters freedom
Internet users in Nigeria and Kenya lead the world in terms of believing internet access fosters freedom, feeling safe to express their opinions online and feeling free from government surveillance online, according to a new study. → Read more
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Tue, April 1st, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
Central Bank of Nigeria developing e-referencing system
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is developing an electronic referencing system designed to quicken the process of opening bank accounts in Nigeria. → Read more
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Tue, April 1st, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian bank opens self-service e-branch in Lagos
Access Bank has joined the growing list of Nigerian banks with self-service e-branches after opening of its own e-branch in Ikota, Lagos state, part of its efforts to promote inclusive banking and the cashless policy. → Read more
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Tue, April 1st, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria to increase internet penetration by reducing phone costs – Johnson
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has announced the Nigerian government’s plans to increase internet penetration in the country by reducing the cost of internet-enabled mobile phones. → Read more
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Tue, April 1st, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju
Microsoft, Nokia to host Innovation Forum in Calabar, Nigeria
This year’s edition of the Innovation Forum will take place in Calabar, Cross River state, Nigeria on April 11, hosted by Microsoft and Nokia in partnership with Dahlberg. → Read more
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Tue, April 1st, 06:00 · Abdirizaq Hussein
Gilat Satcom CEO joins WIOCC board
Gilat Satcom chief executive officer (CEO) Dan Zajicek has been appointed to the board of African fibre connectivity provider WIOCC. → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Lamudi Nigeria exceeds 10,000 listings, offers wider property selection
Africa Internet Holding (AIH)-founded online real estate platform Lamudi Nigeria has announced it now has more than 10,000 listings on the platform nine months after its launch, while it has also extended its services to provide wider property selections in major Nigerian cities such as Lagos, Abuja and Ibadan. → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
West African entertainment platform MajeOfficial launched
MajeOfficial.com, a West African entertainment platform that offers users free access to independent series, movies and visual art has been officially launched following months of beta testing. → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Interswitch, Western Union launch account-based money transfer in Nigeria
Integrated payments company Interswitch Transnational, and international payment services firm Western Union have announced the introduction of an account-based money transfer service (ABMT) in Nigeria. → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
Tomi Ahonen to speak at Mobile West Africa 2014
All Amber, organisers of Mobile West Africa 2014, has revealed the list of speakers for this year’s edition, taking place in Lagos from May 13-16, will include mobile expert Tomi Ahonen. → Read more
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Mon, March 31st, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nokia X on sale on Konga.com
Nigerian e-commerce platform, Konga.com has announced its customers can now the purchase Nokia X, which runs on the Android operating system, for NGN19,200 (US$120). → Read more
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Sun, March 30th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 30/03/2014
African startups have seen major expansions in the past few months, both in capital and geography, along with 88mph Cape Town opening its doors to introduce the media to its latest round of startups. → Read more
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Fri, March 28th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Emerging markets most promising bets – Lamudi
African online property listing company Lamudi has described selected emerging markets as the most promising locations for business investment, especially in e-commerce, amid reports of stagnating growth in the global key emerging markets. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Jumia Nigeria launches dedicated “By Naija” fashion category
Nigerian e-commerce store Jumia has unveiled a category dedicated to Nigerian fashion items, in a bid to support the local fashion industry. → Read more
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Thu, March 27th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Phase3 Telecom signs collaborative deal with Hong Kong’s HKT
Nigerian broadband service provider Phase3 Telecom and Hong Kong telecom HKT have signed an agreement through HKT’s international division PCCW Global, offering Phase3 access to the latter’s international MPLS network covering Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Maputo, Johannesburg, Cape Town and 3,000 other cities around the world. → Read more
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