Nigeria, Page 34
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Wed, January 29th, 14:20 · Tom Jackson
Battlefield startup competition prize money increased
Nigerian tech blog TechCabal has doubled the prize money for its Battlefield startup competition to US$20,000 after online music service iROKING pledged US$10,000. → Read more
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Wed, January 29th, 11:40 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s electoral body to pay $105m fine for importing direct data capture machines
A court in Abuja has ordered Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to pay Bedding Holdings Limited (BHL) NGN17 billion (US$105 million) for importing direct data capture machines valued at NGN34.5 billion (US$212 million). → Read more
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Wed, January 29th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Q&A: Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, CEO, Fora.co
Fora.co is a platform that works with Africa’s leading universities, organisations and governments to provide young Africans with affordable access to the best educational content online, offline and on mobile. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, chief executive officer (CEO), spoke to HumanIPO about the startup and e-learning in Nigeria. → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 16:20 · Paul Adepoju
Quickteller supports cardless withdrawals for Nigerian mobile money users
Mobile money users in Nigeria can now make cash withdrawals from ATMs without a bank account or card, according to Interswitch Transnational, due to the ability of its Quickteller to power cardless ATM withdrawals. → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 14:20 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian telecoms remains one of most attractive markets in MEA – Pyramid Research
The fast pace of growth in the Nigerian telecoms sector and the country’s population of over 170 million people means the country will remain one of the most attractive markets in the Middle East and Africa, according to Pyramid Research. → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 12:20 · Paul Adepoju
Tony Elumelu invests in US startup Planet Labs
Nigerian multimillionaire businessman Tony Elumelu has invested in US startup Planet Labs’ innovative satellite manufacturing technology through Heirs Holdings, the pan-African proprietary investment company he founded. → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria is ready for e-learning – Fora.co
Nigeria’s market is ready for e-learning, according to Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, chief executive officer (CEO) at Fora.co, a platform that works with universities, organisations and governments to provide young Africans with affordable access to the best educational content online, offline and on mobile. → Read more
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Tue, January 28th, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju
Airtel launches multibillion naira promo in partnership with Pepsi
Telecoms company Airtel Nigeria has partnered with Pepsi for a promotion in which airtime worth several billion naira will be won by subscribers. → Read more
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Mon, January 27th, 20:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian Fora.co to launch consumer site in February
Online marketplace for African professionals Fora.co is set to launch a consumer site, allowing individuals to gain new knowledge and credentials by enrolling in online courses from top universities and professional organisations. → Read more
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Mon, January 27th, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian telecoms slam NCC over statement on consumer litigation
Telecoms operators have criticised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) offering to support telecoms subscribers planning to drag the networks to court over poor service quality. → Read more
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Mon, January 27th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian bank begins online reality writing competition
First Bank of Nigeria has officially commenced the third season of its online reality writing competition in partnership with thenakedconvos.com, an art and opinion platform. → Read more
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Sun, January 26th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
FEATURE: The week in startups 26/01/2014
The internet has provided the African continent with convenience and peace of mind never seen before. From providing African diaspora with means to pay for products and services for their family back home, to digital solutions for education, the last week has seen a menagerie of startups aiming to make life on the continent easier. → Read more
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Sat, January 25th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
Q&A: Chizaram Ucheaga, head of corporate strategy and operations, Mavis Computel
Innovation technology firm Mavis Computel is looking to tackle the lack of quality teachers in Nigeria with an array of digital education solutions. HumanIPO caught up with head of corporate strategy Chizaram Ucheaga to discuss the Nigerian education sector, innovation and his company’s plans. → Read more
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Fri, January 24th, 16:20 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat Nigeria celebrates 17 million subscribers with new bundles
Etisalat Nigeria has celebrated reaching 17 million subscribers by announcing the introduction of three new bundles as part of its commitment to value delivery to its subscribers. → Read more
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Fri, January 24th, 15:40 · Paul Adepoju
Konga.com to sue Rocket Internet over domain names
Nigerian e-commerce platform Konga.com is to sue Rocket Internet, owner of rival company Jumia, after Rocket acquired a number of Konga domain names across Africa. → Read more
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Fri, January 24th, 14:20 · Paul Adepoju
Strong prospects for next generation fixed service in Nigeria’s telecoms sector – BMI
Nigeria’s telecoms sector has strong growth prospects for next generation fixed network services despite the dominance of mobile-based voice and data services, Business Monitor International (BMI) has said. → Read more
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Fri, January 24th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria lead in mobile banking
Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria, and the African continent as a whole, lead the world in the uptake of mobile banking, according to a new report by mobile trade association MEF. → Read more
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Fri, January 24th, 11:40 · Paul Adepoju
Printivo web-to-print platform launched to ease printing in Nigeria
Printivo.com, an online platform that offers web-to-print services, has been launched in Nigeria, with the goal of revolutionising printing by offering both SMEs and big business the luxury of owning their personal complimentary cards at the cheapest rates. → Read more
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Fri, January 24th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
Q&A: Bankole Oluwafemi, editor, TechCabal
TechCabal this week announced its Battlefield startup competition, taking place at next month’s Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos, Nigeria. Bankole Oluwafemi, editor of TechCabal, spoke to HumanIPO on the challenges facing startups in Africa, the uniqueness of the Nigerian market and what the judges will be looking for in the startups that participate in the challenge. → Read more
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Fri, January 24th, 06:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
TwinPine brings mobile ads to MTN Play
Nigerian mobile advertising startup TwinPine has partnered with MTN Nigeria to bring mobile advertising to the operator’s MTN Play service. → Read more
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