Ad Dynamo by Aleph has named José Gonsalves managing director for East Africa. Gonsalves will oversee the digital workstreams, deliverables, and management of Ad Dynamo by Aleph’s suite of platforms and networks. Ad Dynamo by Aleph is the exclusive media buying extension for Spotify, Twitter, Snap, and Yahoo in Africa. As an […]
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Twitter has recently announced its plan to impose daily limits on the number of Direct Messages (DMs) that unverified accounts can send. The company stated that this move is part of its ongoing efforts to reduce spam in Direct Messages To send unlimited DMs, a Twitter user will now need […]
Jiji, Nigeria’s online marketplace, said it remained committed to empowering SMEs to maximise their resources, increase sales, and grow their businesses across the country. In a statement, the firm stated that it had resolved to enable small businesses to reach their prospective customers without having to pay commissions on the […]
Swift Network Limited, a broadband and data service provider, has described the allegations which led the Federal High Court to grant an Ex Parte injunction to Union Bank as ‘false and baseless’. Ex parte injunction is a court order that tells someone or a party to either do or stop […]
The Federal Government has issued a cease-and-desist order to Point of Sale (POS) operators from conduct that constitutes an infringement of the law. The Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission disclosed in a statement on Monday by its Executive Vice Chairman, Babatunde Irukera, said “The Commission advises PoS operators that […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has taken proactive measures to bolster Nigeria’s startup ecosystem and support the country’s digital economy by engaging with international organizations. With the aim of creating a million tech jobs in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s vision, NITDA is forging partnerships with […]
eTransact International Plc, one of Africa’s leading providers of mobile banking and payment services, has recorded 157.8 percent in its profit after tax, in one year. This was disclosed during the company’s 19th annual general meeting in Lagos recently. Speaking at the event, the chairman, eTransact International Plc, Wole Abegunde […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has called on journalists covering the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector to explore the vast opportunities presented by the National Data Protection sector. He made this plea during a capacity-building workshop organized by the NDPC specifically […]
Global Tech Africa (GTA), an initiative of the Future Map Foundation designed and implemented by Ascend Studios Foundation; and in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos launches in Nigeria. The Conference is designed to bring together African and international stakeholders in […]
In a significant move aimed at propelling Africa’s tech industry onto the global stage, Global Tech Africa (GTA), an initiative of the Future Map Foundation, has officially launched in Nigeria. The momentous launch took place in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the U.S. Consulate General […]