Category Technology

Abbey Mortgage Bank relaunches mobile app

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Abbey Mortgage Bank, a financial institution operating in Nigeria, has revamped its mobile app with innovative digital solutions to enhance customers’ mobile banking experience. The bank said in a statement on Sunday that the mobile app known as ‘AbbeyMobile 2,0’…

‘Data management will foster transparency’

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Stakeholders have been encouraged to adopt best practices in data management to foster transparency, accountability, and progress. Speaking at an online tech forum recently, data policy analyst, Gideon Abegunrin highlighted the critical importance of data-driven decisions and innovation, underscoring the…

Cyberchain set to promote blockchain

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Cyberchain, Africa’s Web 3, and digital economy aggregator, will host a tokenized economy conference. According to the organisers, in a press release sent on Sunday, the event aims to spotlight the transformative potential of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, as…

GTB channels attack heightens cybersecurity concerns

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An attempt to hack into Guarantee Trust Bank’s website has reignited calls for tighter cybersecurity measures in Nigeria’s banking sector, industry experts have said. The attempt on Thursday, which was unsuccessful, according to the financial institution, has raised concerns about…

NIGCOMSAT addresses climate change with carbon credits

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The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. has launched a carbon credit initiative in a move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. The programme, which focuses on sustainable farming practices, allows rural farmers to earn carbon…

Payment tech will reduce cross-border costs – Duplo

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A new report from Duplo, a leading provider of payment, spending, and vendor management solutions for African businesses, has highlighted the potential of payment technology to simplify cross-border trade in Africa. According to the report, cross-border trade in Africa is…

Uncertainty threatens blockchain adoption

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Nigeria’s efforts to adopt blockchain technology are at risk due to unresolved regulatory uncertainties. The President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (a self-regulatory body in Nigeria), Obinna Iwuno, highlighted those concerns in a recent chat with…

MTN Group suffers loss over naira devaluation

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Africa’s biggest telecommunications company, MTN Group, recorded a half-year loss, due to naira devaluation and operational challenges in Sudan. The company reported a loss before tax of nine billion South African rand in the six months ended June 30, compared…

Huawei honours TD Africa

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TD Africa Limited, Africa’s leading technology solutions distributor, has received multiple awards at the Huawei Connect 2024 conference. According to a statement, these awards recognise TD Africa’s exceptional performance in after-sales support, distribution channel management, and commitment to skills development.…

APTECH begins aviation academy

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Aptech, a leading technology company, has announced plans to establish an aviation and hospitality academy in Nigeria. According to the firm, the academy will provide students with standard training in aviation and hospitality basics, equipping them with the skills needed…