The telecommunications and Information Services sector in Nigeria has, in the first quarter 2023, delivered a handsome N2.508 trillion in terms of financial value contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), representing 14.13 per cent. Figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the sector recorded […]
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There has been public outcry over the trending story based on Hindenburg Research against Tingo Group CEO, Nigeria’s Dozy Mmobuosi; an emerging large-hearted entrepreneur and his group of companies. Some critics of the said report say that it can best be described as an attempt to smear the good intentions […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has showcased Nigeria’s Innovative Information Technology Policy Formulation Approach at the just concluded London Blockchain Conference. NITDA led the Nigerian delegation at the conference, held from 31st May to 2nd June 2023 at the Queen Elizabeth II International Conference Centre, Westminster, London, United […]
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) is happy to announce a significant development in its lease and service arrangement with Tingo Mobile Limited, a significant provider of mobile and fintech solutions in Nigeria. The Nwassa platform and other smartphone and fintech applications from Tingo Mobile have been incorporated into […]
…Over 10,000 residents to benefit from new primary healthcare centre In a bid to boost healthcare delivery to thousands of residents, the Lagos State Government has built and unveiled a new Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Ije-Ododo Community, Iba Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the Ojo Council Area of […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) have agreed to institutionalise the activities of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Country. The proposed agreement was revealed at a meeting between the NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa, […]
The MTN Foundation has officially announced a call for applications for its annual undergraduate scholarship award. The award seeks to recognise and reward high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. It targets two categories of students – undergraduates in Science and Technology-related courses and blind students in any field of […]
Africa Data Centres, the largest interconnected data centre network in Africa, has announced plans to commence construction on a newly acquired property in Accra, Ghana’s Central Business District. The facility, set to be the largest in West Africa outside of Nigeria, is designed for an initial capacity of 10 MW, […]
Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications company, has announced that its Nigerian subsidiary, Airtel Networks Limited, has made a payment of N58.7 billion to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to renew its 2×10 MHz and 2100 MHz spectrum licenses. The renewal, which is valid for 15 years, reflects Airtel Africa’s commitment […]
In a bid to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday launched the 4th Edition of its Service Charter and the iServe Emblem, which is in line with the objectives of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) and NITDs Strategic […]