Medallion Data Centre, a subsidiary of Digital Realty, has unveiled its second data centre in Lagos in response to the growing demand for local content and data hosting by customers. This new facility, named LOC2, offers an additional one-megawatt IT capacity and will be interconnected with the existing LOS1 […]
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Renowned technology company, Samsung, has expanded its device offerings, providing Nigerians with enhanced user experiences. Recently introduced in Lagos, these new devices, namely the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Buds FE, are part of the company’s latest FE series, integrating fresh takes on iconic […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasized its dedication to fostering the growth of the Fintech sector through strategic regulatory measures. Speaking at the 2023 NITRA Financial Technology (Fintech) Forum in Lagos, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, emphasized the increasing influence of Fintech in transforming […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has successfully trained 500 youths in Cross River State in the art of solar power installation and maintenance. As part of the Board’s youth empowerment and human capacity-building initiatives, the comprehensive six-month training took place in three locations across the state, […]
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape into a global hub for tech talent. NITDA aims to foster innovation and reposition Nigeria as a prominent player in the technology sector. This declaration was made […]
With our value-based collaboration with ISPs to unlock mutually beneficial opportunities and partnerships, we foresee an era of limitless possibilities for growth, innovation, and excellence with Phase 3 being poised as the network of the future Africa’s leading independent fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications service provider Phase 3 […]
Sterling Bank has revealed its intention to dedicate N1bn to support agro-innovators during the upcoming 5th edition of the annual Agric Summit Africa. The event, renowned for its significant contributions to the agricultural sector, is scheduled to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 2023, under the theme ‘Empowering […]
Micro and small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria and other emerging markets are being encouraged to explore innovative financing solutions to address funding gaps, accelerate growth, and expand their operations. A recent study conducted by Stears in collaboration with the digital supply chain finance platform, Fiducia, sheds light on the […]
The Digital Nigeria 2023 Conference, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, made waves with its dynamic theme, “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Job Creation, Inclusive Economic Growth, and Stability.” The event drew a constellation of tech thought leaders who focused on the transformative potential […]
Outsized, an independent talent marketplace for firms, has announced the successful completion of its Series A fundraising round. This round was spearheaded by the reputable South African venture capital firm Knife Capital, with additional contributions from several individual investors, including Adrian Durham, the founder of the renowned wealth management […]
