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Right of Way tussle threatens Nigeria’s telecom sector
Telecom companies, telcos in the country are consistently crying that part of the reasons they are not upgrading services and as well move into new areas is mainly the difficulties in getting Right of Way permission from many states of the federation.
Crypto traders demand new approach to regulation after India settles rift with Binance
By Prince Osuagwu Some crypto technology experts have called on the federal government to consider new approach to handling the crypto regulation issues in the country by taking a leaf from India. The calls are coming after India recently resolved the rift it had with Binance over allegations of voilating operating rules. As a way […]
TRANSPARENCY: NEITI completes data centre for extractive industries
As part of efforts to make the petroleum and solid minerals industries more transparent and accountable, the Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI) yesterday disclosed that it has completed work on a data centre that would provide a one-stop shop for all data related to the sectors.
Top 5 rugged, most durable smartphones in 2024
Here is a list of the top 5 rugged smartphones for those looking for phones that can last a long time. While many phone manufacturers avoid the niche of professional smartphones, a few excel by offering specialized models with impressive durability and practical features. These rugged phones are designed to withstand harsh environments, making them […]
Expert condemns labeling of young tech talents as criminals
TECH EXPERT and Chief Executive Officer, Start Innovation Hub (SIH), Mr Hanson Johnson, has kicked against the labeling of young tech talents as criminals by security agencies without proper investigation.
NITDA attains 95% digitisation
…Unveils 5th Service Charter By Emmanuel Elebeke In pursuit of excellence in service delivery and digitization of all it’s processes, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA says it has so far attained 95% digitisation, especially when it comes to use digital literacy and development. The Director General of the Agency disclosed this yesterday at […]
FG hopes on new satellite, NigComSat-2 to revive economy
There are indications that the federal government has concluded plans to launch a new Satellite NigComSat-2, hoping to use its wide range of applications to stimulate critical sectors of the economy.
We can bail telcos out of network crisis – NIGCOMSAT boasts
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd, NIGCOMSAT yesterday expressed sympathy towards the harrowing conditions telecom operators are going through, which has caused very poor telecom services in the country.
Seerbit steps up cross border remittances in Nigeria
At the end of 2023, diaspora remittances to Nigeria fell three percent to $19.5 billion from 2022 when it raked in over $20 billion, according to the World Bank.
IXPN drives regional Internet growth in North-East
Following the hand over of a Point of Presence, PoP, in Gombe to the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (lXPN) by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) earlier this year, the organization has decided to intensify its drive to improve internet connectivity across the country by engaging stakeholders in the North-East.
Rack Centre, Confinity Group ink strategic partnership
Adanna Nwankwo edited Prince Osuagwu Rack Centre, West Africa’s premier carrier and cloud-neutral data centre announces a strategic channel partnership agreement with Confinity Group, Inc, CGI. to enhance enterprise access. The partnership impact positively on Rack Centre’s cutting-edge data centre infrastructure located in Lagos, Nigeria. CEO of Rack Centre, Lars Johannisson, said: “This strategic agreement […]
Maggie Peters gets into Titans of Tech Hall of Fame
By Adanna Nwankwo Managing Director of Alpha Technologies, Maggie Obehi Peters, has been inducted into the Titans of Tech Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes her contributions and impact on the Nigerian ICT sector. The induction ceremony took place during the 20th edition of the Titans of Tech Awards held in Lagos recently. The event […]
Economic Hardship: Nigeria’s online stores battle revenue decline
…As Shoppers’re becoming more budget-conscious By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian e-commerce sector, once hailed as a beacon of hope in Africa’s digital economy, now stands at a crossroads. Despite the sector’s potential, projected by the Nigerian Communications Commission to reach a market value of $22 billion by 2024, many players are grappling with dwindling revenues […]
PalmPay calls for fintech unity to empower masses
Africa-focused financial technology company, PalmPay, has called for increased collaboration and innovation among banks and fintech companies to drive financial inclusion at the last mile. This appeal was made by the Head of Partnerships at PalmPay, Chibuzor Melah, during the recently concluded Nigeria Fintech Forum held in Lagos.
Ballooning Operating Costs: NCC, stakeholders kick as telcos threaten service outage
‘Every other sector is going through same hard times. If the operators say they cannot provide quality services because of economic conditions, it is not strange. It is their strategy’

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