Telecom operators seek stronger infrastructure protection to sustain Nigeria’s digital growth
By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
Juice Jacking: Why carrying own cable could save one from sudden cyber attacks
By Juliet Umeh What seems like a harmless act like charging your phone or laptop in a public place could open the door to a silent but dangerous cyberattack known as juice jacking. According to cybersecurity analyst and tech advisor Akin Ibitoye, simply plugging your phone into a public USB charging station could allow hackers […]
The Big Picture: NBC, NIGCOMSAT re-enact DSO to deliver universal access, digital content to Nigerians
In an effort to expand digital access and bridge the information divide, the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, and the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, have unveiled “The Big Picture”, a transformative reinvention of Nigeria’s Digital Switchover, DSO, project.
EMOSIM kicks off mobile Virtual network revolution with e-SIM
A Nigerian technology company, EmoSIM, has kicked off a mobile virtual network revolution in the country, launching an electronic SIM, e-SIM product which makes the traditional roaming method of network interconnection look outdated.
New board takes office as .ng Domains grow to 229,583 in 2024
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association, NiRA, has recorded unprecedented growth in 2024, with the total number of .ng domains under management reaching 212,890.
Tradift’s AI-powered tool eliminate digital barriers for SMEs, builds e-commerce stores in seconds
In a move to eliminate the digital barriers facing African small business owners, Nigerian SaaS platform, Tradift has launched an AI-powered feature that allows users to create fully personalized e-commerce stores in seconds only by describing what they want.
