Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company, has launched its latest data center expansion, LG2.3, in Lagos, Nigeria aiming to bolster the country’s digital economy by providing advanced colocation and interconnection services to businesses driving the region’s digital transformation. During the inauguration which was held in Lagos, Bruce Owen, President of […]
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In a progressive movement to promote local manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, the Federal Government of Nigeria has placed a ban on the importation of solar panels. This decision, announced by the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, during the unveiling of the NEV T6 electric buses in […]
PalmPay, a leading digital payments platform with over 1.1 million agents and merchants, has partnered with Verve, a prominent payment card brand, and launched a debit card that enables seamless and secure transactions. During the 4th edition of Tech Unite Africa which was held in Lagos, Chika Nwosu, the Managing […]
The Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN) has strongly condemned the recent suspension of Remita, an indigenous payment solution, from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) by the Federal Government (FG). This was contained in a press release issued by the President of the Guild, Wole Adedoyin, who described the decision as […]
With a big shift from its previous focus on business-to-business transactions, Paystack, a Nigerian fintech company owned by Stripe, has launched Zap, a consumer app designed for instant and secure bank transfers marking a grand entry into the consumer payments space. This was disclosed during a live stream on YouTube […]
AltSchool Africa, a global talent organization has partnered with Bybit to establish the Bybit Academy, offering 1,000 scholarships to African students, an initiative that aims to provide accessible, technology-focused education, equipping students with skills to thrive in a digital economy. Bybit’s COO and co-founder, Helen Liu, through a statement revealed […]
Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a 1.2 gigawatt (GW) solar energy project in Nigeria. This was revealed by Oando through a press release where it further unveiled that the project is part of the $950 […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on key industry players—including government agencies, mobile network operators, infrastructure providers, equipment manufacturers, development partners, and telecom trade groups—to strengthen collaboration in expanding digital inclusion across Nigeria. Speaking at the Industry-Focused Stakeholders’ Engagement Session of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) in […]
The Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN) has expressed profound sorrow over the untimely death of Mr. Gbolahan Awonuga, the President of the Association for Information and Communication Technology on Local Content (ICTLOCA) and the Executive Secretary of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). His demise, which occurred […]
The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internet infrastructure by outlining key achievements and future initiatives at its annual Members’ Engagement Forum in Lagos. Speaking at the event, IXPN’s Chief Executive Officer, Muhammed Rudman, highlighted the organization’s role in enhancing local internet traffic […]
