TikTok, a Chinese owned social media platform, has partnered with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Data Science Nigeria (DSN) to strengthen online safety and digital awareness in Nigeria. This was made known by Data Science Nigeria (DSN) on X, formerly Twitter, revealing that the collaboration aligns seamlessly […]
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Airtel Nigeria has appointed Dinesh Balsingh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran. According to him, Balsingh brings over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having […]
Galaxy Backbone Limited, Nigeria’s foremost ICT service provider, is strengthening its efforts to foster digital transformation across the country. This was highlighted during the recent visit of Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, to Galaxy Backbone’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, signaling a new phase of collaboration between the company […]
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Communications (IIC). This prestigious position highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in global telecommunications and digital innovation. The IIC, […]
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) is intensifying its efforts to combat financial crimes by adopting advanced technology and fostering global collaborations. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to remove Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, where the country was placed in February 2023 […]
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, discloses the telecoms sector regulatory Commission is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria to design a robust regulatory framework to address cases of fraud in mobile financial transactions as such mobile channels are becoming the ‘primary mode […]
OpenAI an American artificial Intelligence (AI) research oganization, Meta platforms and French telecom giant, Orange SA have announced a groundbreaking partnership to develop and launch artificial intelligence (AI) models in African languages aiming to bridge the linguistic gap in AI, providing solutions tailored to the diverse landscape of the African […]
OPay, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has partnered with AfriGo Card, powered by AfriGopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) aiming to enhance the availability of digital payment services to Nigerians. The partnership will facilitate rapid scaling while ensuring secure and convenient payment […]
Friday, November 15, was anything but ordinary at Ikeja City Mall, as the TECNO SPARK 30 city tour brought a spark of excitement that lit up the bustling city. From the very first moment, the atmosphere was electric—an irresistible mix of bubbly energy, music, and the unmistakable buzz of something […]
Hermplify, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform, has officially launched to help women entrepreneurs and young girls in Africa grow their businesses and learn valuable tech skills. The platform is designed to make it easier for women to succeed by providing tools for managing their businesses, accessing financial support, and learning in-demand […]
