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 […]
Telecoms investment in Nigeria now $75.6bn, Danbatta declares
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, said, yesterday, that the nation’s telecommunications sector has attracted both local and foreign direct investments, FDI, to the tune of $75.6 billion as of 2021.
Why Nigeria’s start-up ecosystem is masculine
•Country’s startups raised $142.8 million in 2022 •Only $24.1m went to female start-ups •Female CEOs now rushing back to drawing board By Juliet Umeh The start-up ecosystem in Nigeria could be everything but feminine. That is notwithstanding that about 54 female CEOs are driving start-up businesses in the country. Going by the funding attracted into […]
Juliet Ehimuan, Google’s first W/A Director quits after 12 years
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor One of the most prominent African women in technology and Google’s first West African Director, Dr. Juliet Ehimuan,quits the company after 12 years. Ehimuan has been a strong pillar in the organisation and an instrumental leader in Google’s regional growth. A respected figure in the tech industry and key player […]
Nigerians migrate to Trump’s Truth Social over Twitter’s restrictions
The new policy of Twitter that prescribes restrictions on the number of tweets users can read on the platform in a day is forcing many Nigerians to migrate to Truth Social as an alternative microblogging App.
How Nigerians lost N25.5bn to e-fraud in 4 years
Electronic-related financial crime is gaining massive ground in the country. Some reports have revealed that the menace have cost Nigerians over N25.5 billion in just four years.
