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Tue, September 9th, 13:04 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Mavis Computel launches new version of talking books
Nigeria's educational technology company Mavis Computel has launched a new version of its Talking Book Literacy Series developed in partnership with educators and linguists. The project is aimed at using technology to advance quality teaching and learning. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Easy Taxi offers Abuja residents free rides
On-demand taxi service mobile app Easy Taxi today (Monday) announced it is offering users in Abuja free rides today and tomorrow. → Read more
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Mon, September 8th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
DfID-supported TradeViz aims to simplify trade in Nigeria
Advisory and data portal TradeViz has been launched with the aim of helping to simplify trade for Nigeria. Supported by the Department of International Development (DFID), TradeViz is offering importers, exporters and prospective investors access to expert advice on importation, exportation and business registration. → Read more
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Thu, September 4th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
IHS acquires MTN’s towers in Nigeria
IHS Holding Limited (IHS) has acquired 9,151 of MTN’s mobile network towers in Nigeria. MTN said the transaction will reduce its operating costs, drive network efficiencies and further expand its voice and data capacity. → Read more
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Thu, September 4th, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju
VC4Africa announces special package for investors attending DEMO Africa
Platform for startup funding VC4Africa has announced a special package for investors attending DEMO Africa. For US$650, investors would get VIP tickets to DEMO Africa and associated Investor Summit, and a 1 year Pro account subscription on VC4Africa. → Read more
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Wed, September 3rd, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
She Leads Africa announces inaugural showcase for female entrepreneurs
She Leads Africa has announced it would be hosting its inaugural Entrepreneur Showcase later this month in Lagos. According to the social enterprise dedicated to fostering the spread of business growth and ideas in Africa, the showcase would provide female entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business ventures to a panel of potential mentors and investors, and compete for cash and other prizes. → Read more
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Wed, September 3rd, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
PricePadi.com allowing Nigerians to make informed purchasing choices – founder
Lagos-based consumer internet company Iconway has launched PricePadi.com, an online e-commerce platform that allows users to find products and compare prices from various sellers. → Read more
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Tue, September 2nd, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Microsoft sponsors DEMO Africa
Microsoft Corporation has announced it is a platinum sponsor of 2014 DEMO Africa that will be held later this month in Lagos, Nigeria. This is the third time the company would be participating in DEMO Africa through the Microsoft 4Afrika initiative. → Read more
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Tue, September 2nd, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
eTranzact drives mobile money adoption in Nigeria with new project
Mobile banking and payment service company eTranzact International Plc has said it is driving mobile money adoption in Nigeria with its PocketMoni 500 project. The company said it is investing US$350,000 in the mobile money activation project which is in partnership with a financial sector development organization EFInA. → Read more
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Mon, September 1st, 11:38 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s CcHUB launches $500,000 seed investment fund
Nigeria’s Co-creation HUB (CcHUB) has launched a US$500,000 seed investment fund to boost its incubation programme, the fund is to support early stage startups over the next two years. → Read more
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Fri, August 29th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria launches e-ID cards with electronic payment functionality
Nigeria’s president Goodluck Jonathan has launched the country’s national e-ID card programme, which sees citizens issued with MasterCard-branded biometric identity cards which have electronic payment functionality included. → Read more
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Fri, August 29th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Q&A: Charles Ifedi, CEO, Verve International
Verve is currently the most widely used payment card in Nigeria, with 18 million of the country’s 25 million payment cards Verve branded; while 19 out of the 21 Nigerian banks issue Verve cards, in addition to microfinance banks (MFBs) and mobile money operators. HumanIPO spoke to Charles Ifedi, chief executive officer of Verve International on what the company and its partners are doing for app developers in Nigeria and the epayment sub-sector. → Read more
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Fri, August 29th, 10:03 · Paul Adepoju
Digital migration to cost Nigeria US$370m – NBC
The migration from analogue to digital television signal in Nigeria will cost the country NGN60 billion (US$370 million), the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) said, revealing it expects to achieve 90 per cent digital coverage by the June 2015 international digital migration deadline. → Read more
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Thu, August 28th, 10:30 · Paul Adepoju
MTN Nigeria celebrates 13th anniversary with free data
Nigerian mobile operator MTN is celebrating 13 years of operations in Nigeria, offering users of its data services 100 per cent extra data. → Read more
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Wed, August 27th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
LG launches G3 smartphone in Nigeria
LG has unveiled its G3 smartphone in Nigeria, saying the device was developed under the company’s ‘Simple is the New Smart’ initiative. → Read more
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Wed, August 27th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria to launch first digital radio station
Nigeria’s first digital radio station is to be launched soon, the country’s minister of information, Labaran Maku, announced. → Read more
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Wed, August 27th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Western Union launches outbound remittances for Nigeria
Western Union has launched an outbound remittance service in Nigeria, allowing people to send - not only receive - money around the world. → Read more
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Tue, August 26th, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Truppr fitness app launches
Social network for fitness enthusiasts Truppr has launched in Nigeria, aimed at connecting sports fans across the world, and promoting and facilitating a fit lifestyle. → Read more
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Mon, August 25th, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s cashless policy a cornerstone of economic development – Ifedi
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) cashless policy is the key to the country’s fast economic development, according to Charles Ifedi, chief executive officer (CEO) of Verve International. → Read more
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Fri, August 22nd, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Bharti Airtel to sell African towers to American Tower Corporation, Eaton Towers – report
Bharti Airtel is concluding talks with American Tower Corporation (ATC) and Eaton Towers on the sale of its tower assets in several African countries including Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda, according to a report. → Read more
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