Despite urgent appeals and warnings from the Federal Government, National Assembly, state governments, security agencies, and organized private sector groups, the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria# protests have caused significant disruptions to business operations across major cities. Many businesses, including MSMEs, manufacturing firms, ICT centers, petrol stations, and other key players, opted to remain […]
Day: August 2, 2024
WhatsApp, a messaging service in Nigeria, is considering suspending its operations in the country in response to recent regulatory actions. This potential suspension comes after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a hefty $220 million fine on Meta Platforms, WhatsApp’s parent company, for alleged violations of data […]
The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’adu Abubakar III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, have called on Nigerian youths to cease their demonstrations. The leaders issued their statement on Friday in […]
9mobile, Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecommunications company, has issued an apology to its customers following significant service disruptions across various parts of the country. The disruptions, caused by multiple fibre cuts and damage to network infrastructure, left many users unable to connect and communicate effectively. In a statement, 9mobile acknowledged the inconvenience […]
The Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has firmly denied allegations that the government instructed telecom companies to interfere with network services amidst the ongoing nationwide protests. Users of major networks such as MTN and Airtel have reported experiencing unusually slow internet speeds, leading to widespread speculation that the government […]
Africa’s leading tech career accelerator with physical hubs in eight African countries, including Nigeria, has won the Most Innovative EdTech Company of the Year award at the 20th anniversary of the Titans of Tech Awards. This prestigious accolade highlights ALX’s commitment to advancing technology learning and innovation in Africa. The […]
PalmPay is at the forefront of a major and positive transformation in the financial industry. Being a well-known fintech pioneer, PalmPay is a force to be reckoned with in agent banking and commercial banking solutions. With more than 1.1 million Agents and Merchants in its strong network, PalmPay is dedicated […]
A grand plan by the Zamfara State government to set ablaze, the Gusau residence of the minister state defence Bello Mohammed Matawallen has been uncovered. The plan spearheaded by some key government officials was uncovered by intelligence reports, leading to attaching some security personnel to monitor and abort the attempt. […]