TYPE APPROVAL ENFORCEMENT: Why your phone may stop working soon
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor That fairly cheap smartphone you bought from an unfamiliar dealer, the one that came without much paperwork, may soon have a date with the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. Not because the Commission is interested in what is inside your phone, but because it wants to know whether the device itself […]
Data Mentorship: Raphael Popoola’s quiet impact on tech careers
By Kenneth Oboh In an industry where technological advancements frequently outpace workforce development, Raphael Popoola is emerging as a critical figure in the tech world — not through self-promotion, but through a steady commitment to guiding new talent into the field of data science. Popoola, whose career in data analytics and machine learning began in […]
Ericsson upskills ICT policy makers in Africa
Ericsson and Smart Africa Digital Academy announce the digital up-skilling of 100 policy makers and regulators across 19 African countries on the topics of emerging technologies to promote and boost digital transformation across Africa through education and capacity building.
Mastercard gradually withdraws first-use PVC plastic cards
Global payment company, Mastercard has accelerated efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028.
ChatGPT: Why Nigeria should join the conversation
Some tech experts in Nigeria think Nigeria should also join in the discussion to pause on further development of Open artificial intelligence, OpenAI, across the world, for six months, following profound risks it poses to the collective wellbeing of humans.
OurPass transits from Checkout Company to business banking
One-click checkout company, OurPass, has transited to a business banking organization in a rebranded attempt to become a global neobank for businesses revolutionizing commerce in Nigeria.
Tekedia Capital lifts fortunes of budding African Startups with Angel Investors
US-based venture capital firm, Tekedia Capital, has launched a new syndicate funding cycle to attract individuals and organisations to co-invest in early-stage tech startups across the world.
FG commences final implementation of N41.6bn broadband connectivity projects
…Targets higher institutions, Airports, Markets By Emmanuel Elebeke & Favour Ulebor The federal government has commenced the implementation of phases Two and Three of the N41.6 billion Nigerian Communications Commission’s Broadband Connectivity Intervention in critical sectors of the Nation’s economy. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, disclosed this on Thursday at […]
Huawei targets SMEs in next generation networking suite
Multinational technology company, Huawei has rolled out a suite of tech solutions targeted at growing the small and medium enterprises, SMEs.
Google tightens the noose on bad advertisers
Google tightens the noose on bad advertisers
MTN links Tecno to introduce impressive features with ‘Tecno Spark 10’
MTN links Tecno to introduce impressive features with ‘Tecno Spark 10’
