Global leader in video streaming services, Netflix, has dismissed reports suggesting it plans to exit Nigeria, reiterating its commitment to the country’s burgeoning creative industry. The streaming giant responded to the speculation on Wednesday in an email to The PUNCH.…
Telecom operators across Africa have been urged to embrace infrastructure sharing as a strategy to reduce rising costs and improve connectivity across the continent. The Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships at Tizeti—an internet service provider, Temitope Osunrinde, shared this…
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, celebrated her 100 days in office with the official launch of three major digital platforms aimed at transforming Nigeria’s civil service. The new services—Govmail, ServiceWise GPT, and the…
The President of the Association of Telecoms Companies of Nigeria, Tony Emoekpere, has announced that he will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Nigerian Telecommunication and Innovation Conference. The event, organised by the OAU/NCC Centre of Excellence in Telecommunication,…
AfriGoPay Financial Services Limited, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Ebehijie Momoh, has announced plans to reduce payment processing costs by introducing a new local card designed to support Nigeria’s financial inclusion goals. The company, in collaboration with Nigerian…
GiriToday, an e-commerce platform, has been unveiled to connect Nigerian entrepreneurs to global markets. The platform, which integrates cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence, targets streamlining the buying and selling process, enabling Nigerian creators to expand their reach internationally. Scheduled to…
With its low-cost, direct-from-manufacturer model, Chinese e-commerce giant Temu has entered the Nigerian market, challenging local players such as Jumia, Konga, and Jiji. Analysts predict this increased competition will benefit Nigerian consumers through lower prices and a broader range of…
Telecom operators in Nigeria may reduce energy costs by as much as 50 per cent by shifting to solar power, according to a recent report by GSMA, the global industry body for telecommunications. The document, titled “Rural Renewal: Telcos and…
The Africa Startup Festival has called for increased innovation to drive the growth and transformation of Africa’s startup ecosystem. Held recently in Lagos, the 2024 edition of the festival brought together over 3,000 stakeholders, including innovators, investors, and policymakers from…
Funding for climate tech startups in Africa dropped sharply to just $900,000 in the third quarter of 2024, a stark decline from the $325m raised in the first half of the year. This significant downturn reflects a broader global trend,…
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