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Identity confusion: More Nigerians use replaced SIMS in fear

Identity confusion: More Nigerians use replaced SIMS in fear

…Knocks NCC, Telcos for poor handling of refarm lines ..It’s not our fault-NIMC By Juliet Umeh When Victory Ibezim walked into the registration point of one of the telecom operators in Lagos to purchase a new SIM card, he believed he was taking ownership of a fresh mobile identity. Like millions of Nigerians, he submitted […]
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57% construction talent gap, slows down Africa’s infrastructure boom

57% construction talent gap, slows down Africa’s infrastructure boom

By Prince Osuagwu Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary water systems. With over […]

Facebook, TikTok, X face another ban in Nigeria if….

Facebook, TikTok, X face another ban in Nigeria if….

A young man wakes up in the morning and hits the streets of Lagos to look for daily bread. His mind is on unpaid school fees of his children, the food that will be on the table the next day and how the shelter over his head will still remain after incessant rent increments.

From ideas to validation: How startups can structure pathways

From ideas to validation: How startups can structure pathways

Nigeria’s startup ecosystem has grown into one of Africa’s most vibrant innovation hubs, producing globally recognised companies and attracting billions of dollars in investment. From fintech platforms to health and logistics, startups are solving everyday problems and young technology companies have become a key driver of the country’s digital economy.

PalmPay pushes for gender inclusion in fintech with Purple Woman initiative

PalmPay pushes for gender inclusion in fintech with Purple Woman initiative

By Juliet Umeh In a renewed effort to bridge the gender gap in Nigeria’s financial technology sector, digital payment platform, PalmPay, has reinforced its commitment to women empowerment with the expansion of its Purple Woman initiative. The programme, now in its third year, is designed to nurture, mentor and equip young women with the skills […]

How policy hurdles threaten Nigeria’s digital economy

How policy hurdles threaten Nigeria’s digital economy

… Sector’s growth hinges on decisive government intervention — RudmanBy Juliet Umeh Industry stakeholders have warned that inconsistent policies, regulatory bottlenecks, and multiple taxation are slowing growth in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure sector. Experts say decisive government action is critical to unlocking the country’s full potential as a leading digital economy in Africa. The concerns were […]

Deepfakes in trouble

Deepfakes in trouble

Artificial Intelligence, AI has enhanced the practice of many careers. From technology to medicine, agriculture to banking, application of AI is creating wonders.

Afrobeats streams jump 5,022%

Afrobeats streams jump 5,022%

Global audio streaming platform Spotify used the celebration of its five years of operations in Nigeria, to unveil a new data highlighting explosive rise in the way people listen to Nigerian sounds.