Smile Nigeria, acclaimed as the leading second-tier telecom operator in Nigeria, has a history that belies its age and spread. Always deploying cutting-edge technology, Smile has often ascended heights which other industry players not only marvel at but always strive to emulate and then play catch-up. The company has recorded […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is fully committed to the effective and efficient implementation of the Federal Government’s policy direction in repositioning the youth for the job opportunities of the digital era through a program dubbed Digital Job Creation for Youths (DJCY). This is in line with one of the […]
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in Africa, has announced the appointment of Carl Cruz as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Networks Limited in Nigeria. The appointment, which takes effect from May 5th, 2023, will also see Mr. Cruz join […]
One of the most significant trends in the African payments sector is the increasing collaboration between banks and fintech companies. Banks, as regulated entities, play a critical role in processing funds, which then flow into digital wallets where fintechs are best positioned to provide digital services. By working together, banks […]
President-elect, Bola Tinubu, yesterday, pledged that his administration would put incentives and policies in place to make corruption unattractive for judges and other legal officials working in the judiciary. Tinubu made the promise during the inauguration of the Magistrate Courts Complex in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.This was disclosed in […]
Organizations looking to enhance customer engagement in Nigeria are urged to maximize their customer acquisition efforts during the Holy Month of Ramadan, as consumers in the country are mobile-first. This is according to recent data released by AppsFlyer, which revealed that overall mobile app installs were up by 19% […]
Mr. Niyi Toluwalope, the CEO of eTranzact, an electronic and mobile payment solution company in Nigeria, has stated that the Nigerian payment system is among the best in the world. Toluwalope made this statement during a seminar for finance correspondents and editors organized by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]
In a bid to proactively facilitate the development of Nigeria into a sustainable digital economy and fast-track the creation of an enabling environment where Nigerians can develop, adopt and derive value from digital technology, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has given a […]
The Federal Executive Council approved the National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria during its meeting today, the 3rd of May, 2023. This followed the presentation of a memo by the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami). The process of developing the Policy involved robust stakeholder […]
Zia, Zoho’s in-house AI, is strengthened in terms of customer experience, privacy, and value thanks to the integration of generative AI technology. The launch of 13 generative AI-powered ChatGPT-powered Zoho application extensions and integrations is the first step in Zoho Corporation’s execution goals and continued investment in AI. Platform expansion […]