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Wed, January 23rd, 05:29 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian operators on war path with regulator over anticipated sanctions

Mobile networks have slammed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the proposal to hit them with further sanctions. → Read more
Wed, January 23rd, 05:19 · Paul Adepoju

Globacom Nigeria launches Glo mobile Wi-Fi

Nigerians are being offered another Wi-Fi option after telecommunications provider Globacom announced a new device which can be used at home, in the office or on the move. → Read more
Tue, January 22nd, 09:18 · Paul Adepoju

Social media can greatly influence political campaigns – expert

Social media experts need to partner with other professionals to ensure credible leaders are elected to office according to the Chief Executive of FCO Limited in Nigeria. → Read more
Mon, January 21st, 16:42 · Paul Adepoju

Telecommunications Teledensity in Nigeria exceeded 80% in 2012

Teledensity in the Nigerian telecommunications sector in 2012 has been projected to exceed 80 percent, showing a continued growth in the country's connection. → Read more
Mon, January 21st, 16:34 · Paul Adepoju

Companies set to launch Sybrin Automated Cheque Truncation Solution in Nigeria

A partnership has been struck by Proactive Technologies Limited and Sybrin Systems (Pty) Limited for the deployment of Sybrin Automated Cheque Truncation Solution to banks in Nigeria. → Read more
Mon, January 21st, 13:08 · Brandon Gregory

NCC issues new guidelines for interconnection debt

Nigeria’s Interconnect fee debt of N20 Million (US$127, 302.65) is a continuing problem as affected operators battle to recover the enormous liability. → Read more
Mon, January 21st, 09:21 · Paul Adepoju

Expert argues subscribers are worst hit by Nigeria’s ban on lotteries and promos as end nears

Sola Salako, President of the Consumer Advocacy Foundation of Nigeria (CAFON), believes subscribers of Nigerian telecoms companies are the biggest losers by the ongoing ban placed on network’s offering promotions and lotteries by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
Mon, January 21st, 07:20 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian football website encourages fans to tackle the men running the game

The chief of one of Nigeria’s biggest football websites has slammed the current treatment of soccer fans by the authorities and sponsors and plans to help them join together and organise themselves online. → Read more
Fri, January 18th, 15:13 · Paul Adepoju

PeakSoccerMoments.com launched for AFCON

FCO limited, owners of FansConnectOnline.com, has launched a new fans site especially for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) where supporters can predict and win prizes throughout the entire duration of the nations’ cup. → Read more
Fri, January 18th, 10:18 · Elly Okutoyi

Mobile Money Expo coming to Lagos

The third Mobile Money Expo is scheduled for February 6 and 7 in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos, where mobile money operators are expected to share operational experiences. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 15:35 · Paul Adepoju

Governor inspects Nasarawa Geographic Information System (NGIS) project in Nigeria

Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, of Nasarawa state, has commended the work of its Geographic Information System (GIS) project sited at Mararaba, Nigeria after an inspection. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 13:40 · Paul Adepoju

StarTimes launches DVB-T2 technology in Nigeria and other African countries

Broadcaster StarTimes has introduced DVB-T2 technology to a host of African countries in a bid to meet its target of providing wholly digital television signal by June 2015. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 10:50 · Paul Adepoju

Omatek CEO calls on Nigeria’s capital market stakeholders to support SMEs

Florence Seriki, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive of Omatek Ventures Plc, has called on players in the Nigerian capital markets to support the goods, products and services being offered by the country’s small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) listed on the stock exchange. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 10:26 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s Interswitch promotes web payment security with Safetoken

Integrated payment and transaction processing company Interswitch has launched Safetoken in compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policy concerning mandatory tokens for payments made online in Nigeria. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 09:49 · Paul Adepoju

Centralized biometric identification database project for Africa underway

A project is underway to launch a centralised biometric identity database for West African countries. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 09:24 · Paul Adepoju

Etisalat Nigeria hits 15 million subscribers base, focuses on expansion and service upgrade

Etisalat Nigeria, a major network operator, has announced an increase in subscribers to 15 million, equating to 15 percent of the country’s telecoms market. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria will generate wealth and jobs via indigenous technology – Science and Technology Minister

Professor Ita Okon Bassey, the Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology, has revealed plans to create wealth and millions of jobs through indigenous technology. → Read more
Thu, January 17th, 07:33 · Paul Adepoju

80 percent of data collection in Africa is with pen and paper or face-to-face interviews

Online data collection is yet to become well established in Nigeria because of the unreliability of communication services, according to Paul Nnanwobu, Chief Executive of Random Dynamic Resources, a fast-growing indigenous market research company. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 15:27 · Paul Adepoju

Indian company launches new tablets in Nigeria

HCL Infosystems, a major Indian premier services provider involved in ICT systems integration, distribution and hardware has launched a new range of tablets across Africa and the Middle East. → Read more
Wed, January 16th, 13:57 · Elly Okutoyi

MTN scam site discovered

A website that purports to be an MTN Nigeria affiliate has been uncovered, promising MTN subscribers they will win N50,000 (US$320) worth of airtime if they recharge N3,000 (US$20) using the portal. → Read more