Nokia has acquired Rapid, a leading company in API marketplace solutions. The acquisition will integrate Rapid’s powerful API platform into Nokia’s “Network as Code” initiative, paving the way for telecom operators to grant developers streamlined access to network functions and boost 5G-powered innovation. By bringing Rapid’s advanced API capabilities into […]
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Airtel Nigeria welcomed the 2024 Generation Unlimited (GenU) Steering Committee to its Banana Island headquarters in Lagos, where leaders from government, business, and civil society gathered to discuss strategies for empowering Nigerian youth through digital education and job-readiness. This collaboration, in partnership with UNICEF, reflects GenU 9JA’s mission to provide […]
To fortify the security of digital platforms for Nigerian users, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a comprehensive advisory on securing WhatsApp accounts. The guidelines are designed for both individual users and group administrators, outlining essential steps to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate the risks of cyber […]
MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has announced Osarode Stephen Odemwingie as the winner of the 2024 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge for his innovative biorefinery solution, which transforms fruit, vegetable, and chicken feather waste into nutrient-rich farming supplements. His […]
Nigeria’s petrol prices have surged despite a recent 20.34% drop in the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N971.57 per litre, as revealed in the November 8, 2024, report from the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). The unexpected rise in pump prices has drawn sharp criticism […]
Access Bank UK Limited has announced the opening of its Hong Kong branch, operating as a restricted license bank. This milestone marks the bank’s entry into the Asia-Pacific market, underscoring its commitment to facilitating trade and financial services between Asia and Africa. With this launch, Access Bank UK Limited becomes […]
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, the leading independent pan-African financial services group, has announced a strategic partnership with Nium, a global leader in real-time payment infrastructure. This partnership will facilitate faster, more efficient cross-border payments for Ecobank’s 32 million customers across 35 African markets, marking a significant advancement in the region’s financial […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) held its 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP) in Abuja on Friday, with the theme “Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry.” In his opening address, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, emphasized the Commission’s role […]
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, a prominent telecom expert and former Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for increased collaboration among African nations to secure 600MHz band mobile spectrum allocations. Speaking at the 9th Sub-Sahara Spectrum Management Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, he emphasized the critical […]
The Kwara State Government has called on all public sector workers to promptly register with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency (KWSRRA) to secure their November salaries and bonuses. In an official statement released on Monday in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, emphasized that any state employee […]