WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi WhatsApp has introduced new security features aimed at helping users prevent unauthorised access to their accounts, strengthen account recovery and make safer decisions when dealing with unknown callers. The messaging platform said the latest upgrades were designed to give users greater control over their account security as scams and attempts to gain […]
$6b Bolt shuns American market, focuses on Nigeria, Africa
By Prince Osuagwu America may arguably be the most stabilised economy by many indices, but $6b-valued ride-hailing company, Bolt is not playing in the market and not planning to be there in the near future. Instead, Bolt finds favour in Nigeria and African market despite uncertainties and stories of harsh business environment and political instability. […]
First African Company to Develop a RAD Tool Announces the Release of its Software- Radsystems Studio
Nigerian Start-up Becomes the First African Company to Develop an IDE/ RADSoftware for Programmers A Nigerian start-up company, Radsystems Ltd has become the first company to develop aRapid Application Development (RAD) Software in sub-Saharan Africa. Radsystems Software Limited announced the official release of its software- Radsystems studio on November 22, 2021. Radsystems Studio will be […]
Why we’re revising Telecom Numbering Service segment — NCC
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is revising the Special Numbering Service (SNS) segment of the nation’s telecommunications sector in order to address the perception of high cost of delivering services to end-users in the SNS segment. The Commission Director, Policy, Competition and Economic Analysis, Yetunde Akinloye, who disclosed this said […]
Uber disrupts logistics market with UberConnect
Ride-hailing company, Uber, has again disrupted the existing framework in the logistics and parcel delivery ecosystem in Nigeria, giving it another touch of technological innovation.
Why I directed NCC to issue research grants on emerging technologies — Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, says he directed the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC to issue research grants on emerging technology because they have proven their importance in driving innovations and improving the resilience of the Nigerian economy.
FG directs NCC to issue research grants on artificial intelligence
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has directed the National Communications Commission (NCC), to provide grants for tertiary institutions to enhance research on robotics and emerging technologies. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isah Pantami, disclosed this during the International Conference on Computing and Advances in Information Technology, organised by Ahmadu […]
Investors pump $4.4m into DrugStoc for cheap access to quality Pharmaceuticals
By Prince Osuagwu Healthtech startup, DrugStoc has secured USD 4.4 million funding to expand access to quality medicines while providing sustainable supply chain financing for healthcare providers in Sub-Saharan Africa. The funding round is led by Africa HealthCare Master Fund, AAIC, and other investors including Chicago-based venture firm Vested World and the German Development Bank,DEG. […]
ANGEL investors poll $3m seed funding for Payhippo to help SMEs
By Prince Osuagwu LENDING startup, Payhippo, is widening credit access for small businesses in Nigeria, announced today that it raised $3 million in seed funding. The round was led by influential African fintech founders and financial leaders Ham Serunjogi and Maijid Moujaled, co-founders Chipper Cash, Olugbenga Agboola, founder Flutterwave, Bolaji Balogun, CEO Chapel Hill Denham, […]
QuickBus targets intercity travellers as it launches in Nigeria, other African countries
Online marketplace ticketing system, QuickBus, has expanded its presence in Africa with its operational launch in Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. The startup has a presence in Kenya, Angola, South Africa, and Uganda, and is now the most popular site for booking buses in Africa. QuickBus solution is vital on a continent where most of […]
Financial inclusion: Why all past initiatives failed
By Juliet Umeh Although the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector in 2001 unleashed huge growth in Nigeria’s Gross domestic product, GDP, it has however not fulfilled its target in the country’s journey to financial inclusion of people living in un-served and under-served areas of the country. This, according to different industry stakeholders is down to […]
