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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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Nigeria’s data industry to benefit as Oyewole becomes Country CDO Ambassador

Nigeria’s data industry to benefit as Oyewole becomes Country CDO Ambassador

By Juliet Umeh The Founding members of  Country Chief Data Officer, CDO Ambassador programs, recently appointed  founder/ chairman Governing Council of the Institute of Information Management, IIM, Africa,  Dr Oyedokun Oyewole as the Country Chief Data Officer Ambassador for Nigeria. Founding members of CDO Ambassadors programme include: MITCDOIQ Symposium, International Society of Chief Data Officers and the CDO […]

Mobile app eSprayMe set to disrupt event management ecosystem

Mobile app eSprayMe set to disrupt event management ecosystem

By Prince Osuagwu Nigerian-American Information Technology expert and inventor, Fisayo Olamigoke has put measures in place to revolutionise event management in the country, using the technology. His first step began with the invention of eSprayMe website and mobile application which uses virtual conferencing to create more value for those playing in the event management field.   […]

Electricity workers sign MoU following FG’s intervention in crisis

Electricity workers sign MoU following FG’s intervention in crisis

Aggrieved members of the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to remain together. The MoU, which was signed by 11 union members including the President General, Dr Chris Okonkwo and General Secretary, Mr Nnamdi Ajibothe on Aug. 26, and made available to newsmen on Sunday […]

How drones’ll air-lift blood across forests of Cross River, deserts of Kaduna

How drones’ll air-lift blood across forests of Cross River, deserts of Kaduna

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Nigeria spends about N576 billion ($1.2 billion) yearly, on medical tourism, according to statistics from the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD. This is because healthcare delivery in Nigeria is poor. From access to infrastructure and care, Nigeria has deep problems. Bad road networks, uneven and rough terrains amid worst traffic […]

AfriTECH 2021 to showcase digital transformation solutions

AfriTECH 2021 to showcase digital transformation solutions

By Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in the telecommunications and information and communications technology, ICT sector are to showcase solutions that drive digital transformation at the fourth coming Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH). The annual event themed: ‘Embracing Change and Digital Transformation in the New Normal’ holds Wednesday, October 13, The editor of TechEconomy.ng, Mr. Peter Oluka, […]

MTN @20, promises to invest more in Nigeria

MTN @20, promises to invest more in Nigeria

By Prince Osuagwu MTN Nigeria, yesterday, recounted that 20 years of doing business in Nigeria has been very rewarding and therefore is committed to investing more in the country for long term growth. CEO of the company, Mr. Karl Toriola made the promise at the anniversary ceremony the company put up in its Victoria Island head […]

Pantami unveils book on digital innovation for economic prosperity in Nigeria

Pantami unveils book on digital innovation for economic prosperity in Nigeria

The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami has unveiled a book titled, “Digital Innovation for Economic Prosperity in Nigeria.” The compendium of activities and programmes of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) was authored by Inyene Ibanga. Speaking at the Abuja office of the Image Merchants Promotions (IMPR) Limited, Pantami said […]

Nigeria to deploy 5G network soon – Pantami

Nigeria to deploy 5G network soon – Pantami

The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy says it will soon deploy the Five Generation network (5G) in Nigeria for increased connectivity. The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, disclosed this in Abuja when he featured on FORUM, a special News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) interview programme. The minister said that […]

Why adoption of IoT technology rises in Nigeria

Why adoption of IoT technology rises in Nigeria

Executive Chairman of IoT Africa, Lare Ayoola, has said that the number of companies across different sectors of the Nigerian economy adopting emerging technologies like the internet of things (IoT) will continue to grow due to the immense capabilities the technology bring into business operations.

reselr.com, a reselling platform made easy, debuts in Nigeria

reselr.com, a reselling platform made easy, debuts in Nigeria

Making money online doesn’t always have to be complicated, and with reselr.com it’s not. reselr.com is a new online platform that makes it easy to sell anything you have quickly and securely. From one-time individual sales to full-time sales support for businesses of varying sizes, reselr.com is the e-commerce platform for you. Powered by social […]

Samsung unfolds two foldable Galaxies, ZFold3, ZFlip3

Samsung unfolds two foldable Galaxies, ZFold3, ZFlip3

By Prince Osuagwu Device makers, Samsung has just introduced the third in the series of its foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip3 smartphones. The devices, according to Samsung were designed not only to give variety of choices to its numerous users across the world but also to meet the diverse needs of […]

Australian University, Ehizua Partnership’ll create quality education for women, youths – Ezekwesili

Australian University, Ehizua Partnership’ll create quality education for women, youths – Ezekwesili

By Juliet Umeh Former Vice President of World Bank and former Nigerian Minister of Education,  Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, have lauded the partnership between  a privately-owned University in Australia, Torrens University, with an enterprise that provides equal access to education, innovation and entrepreneurship, Ehizua Hub. Ezekwesili who is the advisory board chair of Ehizua Hub stated […]

We’re making digital photography way of life for Nigerians — Somesh, Canon boss

We’re making digital photography way of life for Nigerians — Somesh, Canon boss

By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Managing Director for Canon Central & North Africa CCNA, Somesh Adukia is an expert in creating a vision for Sales and marketing strategies. His duty in Canon includes determining strategic business direction and executing plans in business areas covering most of North and Sub-Sahara Africa including Nigeria. He has set […]

FinTech group raises over N2bn to improve financial inclusion across Africa

FinTech group raises over N2bn to improve financial inclusion across Africa

By Cynthia Alo Integrated finTech group in Nigeria, CapitalSage Technology Limited, has raised four million US dollars approximately (N2.2 billion) in order to improve financial inclusion across Africa. In a statement, the firm noted that this is in its Series 1 Private Company Notes (PCN) issuance, under its N10 billion programme, which is to accelerate […]

Breaking: Twitter ban to be lifted soon–FG

Breaking: Twitter ban to be lifted soon–FG

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja THE Federal Government on Wednesday said that the Twitter ban in Nigeria will be lifted soon.  The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at […]