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Telecom operators seek stronger infrastructure protection to sustain Nigeria’s digital growth

Telecom operators seek stronger infrastructure protection to sustain Nigeria’s digital growth

By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
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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.

AI in healthcare: A partner, not a replacement for doctors

AI in healthcare: A partner, not a replacement for doctors

For years, many people have worried about the rise of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in healthcare. A common fear has been that machines might one day replace doctors. But across Africa, a different story is beginning to take shape.

Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms

Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms

Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, platform owner Meta announced Thursday, as the company faces mounting legal pressure over its handling of young users.

Why AI is critical to Nigeria’s economic growth — Arts & Culture Minister

Why AI is critical to Nigeria’s economic growth — Arts & Culture Minister

As Nigeria intensifies efforts to grow its creative economy and unlock new frontiers of opportunity, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has declared that technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence, will play a defining role in shaping the nation’s future.