Nigeria First: Indigenous businesses still need more protection — Ekeh
By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech EditorDespite the Nigeria First Policy designed to give indigenous businesses greater opportunities in government procurement, Nigerian companies are still not getting enough protection, Chairman of Zinox Group, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, has warned. Ekeh said the situation could spell doom for the economy, arguing that Nigeria cannot build a sustainable digital […]
MTN Nigeria records sharp rise in subscriber numbers
MTN Group’s largest subsidiary, MTN Nigeria, on Wednesday, reported a sharp rise in subscriber numbers in the third quarter – up 3.9 million from the second quarter to reach 75 million – while active data subscribers climbed by 1.7 million to 30.7 million. The emerging-markets telecommunications group revealed the numbers in the results for its […]
Sony seeing considerable demand for playstation 5, as launch nears
Sony is seeing “very considerable” demand for its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console via pre-orders, its gaming chief said, as the technology firm targets pole position in the race to tap the growth of gaming globally with the device’s 12 November launch. Sony pre-sold as many PS5 consoles in the first 12 hours in the US […]
9mobile celebrates MobiHealth’s Adewara on World Bank award
Nigeria’s leading telecoms provider, 9mobile, has felicitated with the founder of MobiHealth International, Dr. Funmi Adewara, on winning the World Bank SDGs and HER Global Award 2020.
LG set to expand air solution brands in Middle East, Africa
Electronic manufacturer, LG, has said it is set to expand heating, ventilation and air conditioning, HVAC, technology solutions business in the Middle East and Africa, .
BCX set for better service delivery with new brand identity
Technology Solution Provider, BCX Nigeria, has said it is ready to reposition for a better service delivery, beginning with a strategic rebranding of outlook in November.
Dokpesi, the broadcaster with trouble in his pouch
Those who love him love him to the hilt. Those who hate him hate him with a passion, to the extent that all they might be waiting for is just an opportunity for him to turn his back so that they can drop a knife. But he has followers, lots of them, including those who […]
Elections in Africa: Facebook reveals strategies to combat fake news
By Juliet Umeh As countries in Africa prepare to hold elections soon, Social Media Platform, Facebook, has revealed some of the measures it is taking to ensure fairness and integrity of the elections as part of its contributions to the region. According to the platform’s Public Policy Manager, Africa Elections, Akua Gyekye, the measures provide […]
9mobile backs Nigerian woman entrepreneur on World Bank SDGs Award
By Prince Osuagwu Telecoms provider, 9mobile, says the founder of MobiHealth International, Dr. Funmi Adewara deserved the World Bank SDGs and HER Global Award 2020 she won recently. Adewara was one of the seven women entrepreneurs recognized for using their entrepreneurial skills to support the SDGs through their business leadership and health crisis management. MobiHealth […]
Innovation: How IoT will revolutionize supply chain businesses
By Juliet Umeh How to keep track of assets has always been a challenge for Asset Management Industry. This is as knowing where things are at any given time can be critical to transforming business operations. It can reduce risk, save money, improve efficiency, and drive new service revenue. For instance, containers keep missing all […]
Nigerian company develops application for blocking stolen phones
A Nigerian company -E.F. Network Ltd, has developed a mobile application that can make a device unusable by thieves, to curb theft or resale of mobile phones and other gadgets in the country. Mr Ameh Ochojila, the company’s public relations officer said this in a statement on Tuesday, in Abuja. Ochojila, said that the application […]
