NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B: $2bn satellites may trigger broadcast, broadband boom in 2028
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorIf the timeline set by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, for the deployment of its two new communications satellites remains on course, Nigeria’s broadcast and broadband sectors could be heading for a major capacity boom by 2028. That prospect received a major boost at the weekend after the Federal Executive […]
How Hermplify’s AI tools positions African women entrepreneurs, tech-savvy girls
To break the barriers women and girls face in business and empower them for success, Hermplify, an AI-powered platform, has officially launched.
Cyber-attack: Patricia begins customer compensation over 2022 breaches
Lagos-based fintech firm Patricia Technologies has begun repaying customers affected by a 2022 cyberattack that resulted in the loss of over N600 million.
Ozi disrupts $460b parcel delivery ecosystem with community –driven app
By Juliet Umeh Nigerians face numerous hurdles when it comes to moving packages, ranging from delays and high costs to a lack of secure options. Ozi, a community-driven delivery app, has been launched to offer users an innovative way to send packages and earn extra cash. The app connects people travelling to specific destinations with […]
How Famous, Nigerian tech founder drives fintech, telecoms growth; to launch AI-powered messaging platform
Famous Salami’s work sits at the intersection of software, inclusion and economic transformation. He’s a technology entrepreneur and director at Ditcosoft
Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome
Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by barring the firm from making favorable treatment of its software a condition of licensing. Google filed a 12-page proposed order banning the internet giant from requiring favorable distribution or treatment of its software on mobile devices […]
SpaceX to launch more private astronaut missions to ISS
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is planning to fly private crew missions to the International Space Station in partnership with a California-based startup, the two companies said on Thursday.
9mobile apologises for service outages, assures prompt resolution
Telecommunications company 9mobile has issued an apology to its customers for the recent service disruptions affecting voice, data, and internet services.
Routelink: How CPaaS extends business efficiency, inspires growth
In a world where customer expectations have continued to be sky-high, tech experts have emphasized the need to embrace Communication Platform as a Service.
Bobrisky, Nwabali, Betta Edu, top Google searches for 2024
Popular cross-dresser, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, widely known as Bobrisky, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Beta Edu and Super Eagles’ Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali are among the top stars Nigerians wanted to know more about on Google Search in 2024.
Iya Abubakar@90: How he procured first largest computer in Africa, former NIMC DG, Aziz, recounts
The immediate past Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Aziz, has paid glowing tributes to a former Minister of Defence, Prof. Iya Abubakar, for being the first to purchase the first largest computer in Africa, just to give Nigeria that Big Brother stature in the continent.
