MarkHack 2.0’s top 5 finalists will go through a 3-month incubation program at Eko Innovation Center, receiving $50,000 USD seed capital upon completion. MarkHack’s curator and Founder of Eko Innovation Center, Victor Afolabi, announced this at the event’s grand finale in Lagos, Nigeria. The program involved innovative pitch sessions, […]
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has refuted allegations that its offices were raided by the Department of State Services (DSS) with the intention of confiscating potentially damaging documents concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his associates. In a statement issued by the Director of Education and Advocacy Services […]
Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, has lauded the remarkable leadership of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). He further expressed appreciation for the NCC’s dedication to ensuring high-quality regulation, […]
The president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, and former vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, are among the 30 million users who have joined Meta’s new platform, Threads. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, aims to reach one billion users in the near future. Threads, launched in over 100 […]
The parent company of TikTok, Bytedance, has ventured into the realm of music streaming by introducing TikTok Music. This newly launched subscription-based service allows users to synchronize their existing TikTok accounts. By doing so, they gain the ability to explore, download, and enjoy tracks discovered within the video app. With […]
The technology brand,TECNO, announces the introduction of its environmentally-friendly ‘Magic Skin’ design, powered by recycled materials, contributing to the preservation of the planet and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change. During a recent media parley in Lagos, the Marketing Manager of the company, Thompson Ani, revealed that TECNO is […]
The Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCCI), Leye Kupoluyi, cautioned industrial entities about the impending disruptions caused by advancing technology at a media launch for this year’s Information Communication Technology and Telecommunications Expo. He emphasized the need for businesses to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has enacted four Executive Orders, including the suspension of the 5% Excise Tax on telecommunication services and the increase in Excise Duties on domestically produced goods. The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake, disclosed this during a media […]
The Zone 2 Police Command, Lagos State has apprehended two individuals associated with a syndicate involved in hacking over 1000 bank accounts in Nigeria. The suspects, known for targeting local banks, were arrested at a hideout in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State following a new generation bank. The spokesperson […]
The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has managed to remain Africa’s wealthiest individual, even with the Nigerian currency’s fluctuation relative to the dollar, as indicated by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. In the latest daily top billionaire lists, Dangote’s wealth was evaluated at a remarkable $15.6 billion, securing his position […]