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Tue, February 19th, 15:38 · Tom Jackson

NCC adopts strict MNP regulations

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ruled any subscriber who applies for mobile number portability (MNP) will be required to swap their SIM card to a new operator. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 14:33 · Nanine Steenkamp

Nigerian mobile offices to benefit from new Glo Wi-Fi package

Nigerian network operator Globacom (Glo) has released Internet wireless routers, empowering users who move around to stay connected. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 14:12 · Paul Adepoju

Nokia’s poor status in Nigeria is a good thing for the company – Ricc Webb

Nokia’s Social Media Experience Manager, Ricc Webb, has described the manufacturer’s loss of its leading status in Nigeria and other parts of the world as a good thing for the company. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 13:35 · Paul Adepoju

Only mobile-based online campaigns will succeed in Nigeria – Guinness

Oyinade Olajiga, brand manager of digital marketing at Guinness Nigeria, has described mobile as the best platform for online campaigns in the country. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 12:31 · Paul Adepoju

Superbowl blackout led to PR nightmare for Nigerian power sector on social media

Vladimir Duthiers, correspondent of Associated Press (AP) and CNN in Nigeria, has revealed Nigerians were responsible for the bad publicity the country’s power sector received during the night of the American Superbowl. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 11:52 · Paul Adepoju

Africans can influence international policies – Nnena Onyewuchi

Nnena Onyewuchi, founding partner of Nigerian marketing firm Yellow Brick Road, has encouraged African youths to become actively involved in influencing international policies. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 10:40 · Paul Adepoju

Revealed: Huawei Technologies wanted to invest US$627 million in NITEL

China's telecoms giant Huawei planned to invest US$627 million in the now defunct Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) following NITEL’s acquisition by Transcorp. → Read more
Tue, February 19th, 10:10 · Paul Adepoju

Mobile telcos killed NITEL – Nicholas Okoye

Former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL), Nicholas Okoye, has blamed mobile operators for the company’s failure. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 16:33 · Tefo Mohapi

Public voting open for Afrinolly competition after shortlist decided

Afrinolly have concluded the screening of the entries for the Afrinolly Short Film Competition and drawn up a shortlist of 20 finalists. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 16:27 · Paul Adepoju

OPINION: Running on African time, poor communication mars day one of Social Media Week Lagos 2013

Without doubt, Africa’s first Social Media Week is the biggest event of its kind yet in the West African region and with the large number of talks, seminars and forums, it could be billed as one of the largest on the continent. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 16:24 · Paul Adepoju

Lagos State Government promoting indigenous innovations with state-owned hubs

The government of Lagos state, Nigeria’s commercial capital, has declared it is promoting innovations in technology with its innovation hub located in the Surulere area of the state. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 11:44 · Paul Adepoju

Digital entertainment startup relies on Facebook for market research

Derek Ofodirinwa, Chief Executive of Maje Media Network (MJM) and founder of Majeofficial.com, has told HumanIPO his company used social media to gain better understanding of its target demography. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 11:29 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian government does not understand social media – Tolu Ogunlesi

A top journalist and Social Media Week Lagos 2013 host has said the Nigerian government is yet to fully understand the potential of social media despite the large number of Nigerians using platforms such as Facebook and Twitter daily. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju

Africa’s first Social Media Week underway in Lagos with call to fight terrorism with technology

A call has been made by the Nigerian government to fight the Islamist Boko Haram terrorists in the northern region of Nigeria using intelligence gathered by citizens. → Read more
Mon, February 18th, 06:47 · Paul Adepoju

Expert lauds Nigerian cut in company registration cost, pushes government to go further

A Nigerian tech expert has described the government’s recent 70 percent slash in the cost of company registration as a welcome development. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 15:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

Goldie death prompts emotional social media response

A statement on Nigerian singer Goldie’s Facebook page and Twitter announcing her sudden death at the end of last week prompted a surge of tributes on the social media sites. → Read more
Fri, February 15th, 09:59 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian schools urged to ban students’ unsupervised access to social media

Child Affairs, an Abuja-based non-governmental organisation, has added its voice to calls to control children’s access to social media. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 14:20 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian legislators pass bill prohibiting indiscriminate telemarketing

Invasion of privacy through telecommunications marketing in Nigeria could soon be outlawed after the House of Representatives passed the second reading of legislation aiming to alleviate subscribers. → Read more
Thu, February 14th, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s daily electronic transactions reach all-time high

The volume of daily electronic transactions in Nigeria has reached 40 billion naira (US$254 million), the highest ever in the country, according to the Nigerian Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). → Read more
Wed, February 13th, 15:41 · Paul Adepoju

Study reveals northern Nigeria least covered by mobile operators

A survey carried out by PwC has revealed states in northern Nigeria are the least covered by network operators, with only around 75 percent covered. → Read more