Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC
…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
Digital future: NCC creates digital economy awareness, sensitization platform
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the inaugural edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora as a platform to strengthen policy and innovation for a digital future.“ “The fora are to facilitate a conducive environment to build Infrastructure for Innovation and Inclusion and to lay a […]
Coderina university challenge produces 10 student-led innovator teams
Nigeria’s commitment to nurturing a new generation of innovators capable to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development through science, technology, and innovation, STI, is beginning to yield great results as 10 student-led innovator teams have emerged from the Coderina University Challenge, COUCH.
Balloons and Boardroom hub leads tech-enabled corporate events revolution
The Lagos corporate events landscape received a major boost recently when Ballons and Boardroom, a cutting-edge venue that seamlessly blends celebration and professionalism under one roof, was unveiled.
IEEE CTU-EMEA Summit: Over 200 global leaders to discuss digital divide in Abuja
Towards the end of this month, over 200 global leaders will gather in Abuja to discuss how to bridge the digital divide in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Three EdTech startups get seed funding from Women and Career foundation
By Prince Osuagwu Three education technology, Edtech startups have received a huge boost to their careers when a nongovernmental organisation, Women and Career, recently doled out seed funding necessary to scale their ideas into proper entrepreneurship. The lucky startups, The Varlc project, Ntapi Inc, and Neuronest were among the finalists after a rigorous 12-weeks training […]
