Category Technology

Telcos turn to renewables, satellites to cut costs

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Nigerian telecom operators are intensifying discussions to explore innovative solutions, including renewable energy sources and satellite technology, to mitigate the escalating operational costs that have plagued the sector. Telecom industry insiders, who spoke during the weekend at the Nairametrics Industry…

Free online platforms for learning software development

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Aspiring developers can learn software development through numerous free online platforms, from foundational courses to interactive experiences, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes Software development is one of the most sought-after skills globally, driven by rapid technological advancements and the expansion of software-driven…

Bondly unveils marketplace to bridge trade gap

Bondly, one of the leading escrow platforms for e-commerce, has launched a new marketplace named Kuraway, with ambitions to become the “Alibaba of Africa”. The firm said in a statement on Wednesday that the innovative platform was expected to reshape…

Microsoft, Flapmax empower 2,000 African startups

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Microsoft and Flapmax have announced the success of their FAST Accelerator programme, which has significantly boosted the growth of Nigerian startups and empowered over 2,000 businesses across Africa. According to the tech giant, the initiative, aimed at fostering local innovation,…

Aptech empowers students with N621m scholarships

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Aptech, an IT and education training institute, has announced that it would be providing N621m worth of scholarships to Nigerian students in partnership with Middlesex University, London. According to a release on Monday, the scholarships, covering 50 per cent of…

FG to raise digital infrastructure investments

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The Federal Government is set to make significant investments in digital public infrastructure to enhance the reliability and transparency of digital services nationwide. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed that at the G20 Digital…

Release 2022 telecom competition report, PMCRG tells NCC

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The Pervasive and Mobile Computing Research Group at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, is mounting pressure on the Nigerian Communications Commission to publish the findings of a 2022 telecom competition study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The study focused on competition…

NIMC, SecureID partner to deepen identity security

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The National Identity Management Commission and SecureID, Africa’s smart card manufacturing company, have strengthened their partnership to enhance Nigeria’s national identity management landscape. The smart card maker said in a statement on Monday that the collaboration was initiated during a…

NITDA unveils initiative to tackle infrastructure gaps

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The National Information Technology Development Agency has announced the launch of the 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, aimed at addressing Nigeria’s infrastructure challenges through technology and innovation. The technology agency said in a statement obtained from its website on Monday…