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 […]
MasterCard creates tech – based story telling platform for cardholders
MASTERCARD has introduced s “Win a trip few can win” campaign to enable its card holders share unique electronic payment stories on how the use of MasterCard products have positively impacted their lives.
Broadband Boost: Phase3 to deploy more 3,000km fiber optics
NATIONAL long-distance telecommunications network operator, Phase 3 Telecoms, may have perfected plans to deploy 3,000 km of optic fiber for the next 18 months to boost Nigeria’s broadband penetration.
Rebranding recruitment with technology
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan recently declared that the families of those who lost loved ones at the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, recruitment exercise, be given three employment slots each in the service.
Interswitch links Quickteller, western Union on account based money transfer
PAN-African integrated payments company, Interswitch Transnational, introduced account based money transfer system in Nigeria, hooking up with Quickteller and Western Union service initiatives in the process.
Digital Africa, policy makers to meet
IT is often said that Nigerians are heavy consumers of technology, but hardly produce any.
