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Mon, May 27th, 14:21 · Nick Sato

Airtel Nigeria to sponsor Big Brother Africa

Airtel Nigeria is sponsoring this year’s edition of Big Brother Africa, dubbed ‘The Chase’. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 10:23 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian government blamed for poor patronage of local software

Software developers in Nigeria are enjoying less patronage than they might expect due to the lack of sustained support from the Nigerian government, which is accused of neglecting local developers. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 09:34 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian lawmakers oppose planned NITEL liquidation

Nigerian National Assembly senators have expressed their opposition to government plans to complete the liquidation of former national telecoms firm the Nigerian Telecommunications Company Plc (NITEL). → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 09:16 · Gabriella Mulligan

Kenyan consumers prefer face-to-face to online – Yum

Online startups in Kenya are hindered by consumers’ preference for face-to-face interaction when making purchases, says Jacob Lennheden, managing director of online food delivery service Yum. → Read more
Mon, May 27th, 08:43 · Paul Adepoju

Etisalat eases data top-up with Direct Data Voucher and e-PIN

Nigerian mobile communications firm Etisalat has launched Direct Data Voucher, allowing subscribers a simplified means through which to purchase data bundles. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 14:17 · Martin Cheruiyot

Zinox to build ICT product mall in Nigeria

Zinox Group is to launch Africa’s largest Information Communications Technology (ICT) products mall in 2016, providing software and hardware products under one roof. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 14:14 · Martin Cheruiyot

Information technology to enhance security in Nigeria

Terrorism and other security issues will only be addressed through providing information technology, education and employment opportunities, according to Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) president Demola Aladekomo. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 10:40 · Gabriella Mulligan

PriceCheck to expand across Africa with B2B, offline models

Online price comparison directory PriceCheck is looking to expand its services across Africa by introducing a new B2B model, while also working on a new offline digitised catalogue to facilitate shopping in unconnected areas. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 10:17 · Paul Adepoju

Nearest Locator app aids navigation in unknown areas

A Nigerian app developer has developed Nearest Locator, an app that assists in finding the closest stores stocking products of interest at discounted prices. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 10:16 · Martin Cheruiyot

Finacle 10 to enhance First Bank service delivery

The management of First Bank (FirstBank) Nigeria Limited has said the bank is upgrading to the Finacle 10 banking platform for better service. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 09:27 · Paul Adepoju

Konga.com clears air on controversy surrounding new employee

Konga.com has revealed new employee Abdullateef Abdulsalam did not jump ship from Google but is joining Konga.com in furtherance of the working relationship between Konga and the search engine giant. → Read more
Fri, May 24th, 08:42 · Paul Adepoju

Gidilounge set to launch new free music streaming app

Online African music platform Gidilounge is set to launch its latest product, a mobile-focused music streaming service called gPlayer. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 14:15 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian social media explodes over news of #Woolwich

Nigerians have taken to social media platforms in their thousands after news emerged the suspects involved in the gruesome murder of a British soldier in Woolwich, London, are of Nigerian de scent. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 09:48 · Martin Cheruiyot

Technology adding value to Nigeria’s education sector

The distribution of technology will generate faster growth in the Nigerian education sector, according to Robert Ikazoboh, managing director of Dragnet Solutions. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 08:05 · Paul Adepoju

Whogohost introduces US Dollar payment option

Nigerian domain registrar Whogohost has introduced a US Dollar payment option for its services, in an effort to ensure it delivers the best service to its customers. → Read more
Thu, May 23rd, 07:19 · Paul Adepoju

NCC threatens telecoms with sanctions over poor service

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has asked telecoms in the country to explain how quality of service has worsened in the last month, after an increasing number of complaints. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 09:15 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian merchants prefer face-to-face visits over e-mail – PriceCheck

Online shopping and price comparison directory PriceCheck says merchants in Nigeria prefer one-on-one conversations to online business discussions via email. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd, 08:17 · Paul Adepoju

Restore telecoms access in northern Nigeria – govt told

Parents of students in northern Nigeria have appealed to the government to restore GSM services to the areas in the region cut off as a result of a state of emergency. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerians still prefer mobile to SMS for online shopping – Konga.com

Nigeria’s online megastore Konga.com has revealed more Nigerians use its mobile platform for e-commerce than its recently launched SMS platform, saying users were still getting used to the idea of an SMS platform. → Read more
Mon, May 20th, 09:45 · Paul Adepoju

More than 4,000 subscribers ported within 48hrs of MNP launch – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed the number of mobile subscribers who switched their networks following the launch of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) exceeded 4,000. → Read more