Technology
Fraudsters target Nigerians with fake loan websites, says NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has warned students and the general public to be cautious of fraudulent loan websites that pose as legitimate loan providers. This was revealed in a statement released...
30th April 2024
MTN, Zoom launch new video conferencing platform
MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with Zoom Video Communications and SpeechLogix, has launched Meetings+, a video conferencing platform, designed for small and medium-sized enterprises. According to the G...
30th April 2024
'Paga processed $32bn transactions in 15 years'
Paga, a Nigerian digital payments company, has announced that it has processed 335 million transactions worth over $32bn since its inception 15 years ago. The founder and CEO of Paga, Tayo Oviosu, dis...
30th April 2024
What you need to know about mobile phone radiation
We must be aware of the possible health risks linked to prolonged exposure to mobile phone radiation. In this article, DANIEL ADAJI provides some safety tips Mobile phones have become an integral part...
30th April 2024
FG moves to regulate IT profession
The Federal Government has announced plans to crack down on individuals and organisations practising information technology without proper registration. The Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sunu...
28th April 2024
Nigerians trust Bitcoin for financial security than banks – Report
Nigerians have more trust in Bitcoin-based systems than in traditional alternatives such as banks and government, a new report by an open-source blockchain website, Elastos, has stated. According to i...
28th April 2024
Banks need AI infrastructure to deepen transformation, say global lenders
The heads of two of the world’s largest banks, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, have warned that the financial industry must invest in artificial intelligence infrastructure to remain competitive a...
28th April 2024
Local startup unveils software to streamline logistics
Firazi, an indigenous startup tech company, has launched a software solution designed to transform the operational challenges in Nigeria’s logistics and haulage industries. According to the firm, ...
28th April 2024
MTN appoints M&C Saatchi new marketing company
MTN Group has appointed M&C Saatchi Abel and Group of Companies, a pan-African marketing services firm, as its new marketing services partner across all MTN Group operating companies, effective Ja...
28th April 2024
TikTok owner prefers shut down in US over sale
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is contemplating shutting down the app in the US instead of selling it, Reuters reported citing four sources. This is coming as ByteDance faces legal challeng...
26th April 2024
20% Nigerians using Bitcoin to transact daily - Report
A report by an open-source blockchain website, Elastos on Thursday revealed that 20 per cent constituting at least one in five Nigerians are using Bitcoin to carry out transactions everyday. According...
26th April 2024
Schneider Electric, Ashoka collaborate on youth devt
In commemoration of its 25th anniversary, Schneider Electric says it has partnered with Ashoka to launch a global campaign for youth development. Titled ‘Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future’...
24th April 2024
How to boost your bank account, mobile wallet security
Cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive information. DANIEL ADAJI outlines ways to safeguard your bank account and mobile wallet. In today’s ra...
24th April 2024
TLcom raises $154m African VC fund
TLcom, a venture capital firm with offices in Lagos and Nairobi, raised $154m for its second fund, TIDE Africa Fund II, on Monday. The new fund, according to an official statement, will accelerate the...
23rd April 2024
Cybercriminals attack enterprises through user identities, says IBM
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting user identities to launch attacks on enterprises, a new report from a global tech company, IBM, has disclosed. According to the report titled “2024 X-Force ...
23rd April 2024
FG rolls out data tracking to boost education sector
President Bola Tinubu has approved a data tracking initiative aimed at improving learning and skill development, increasing enrolment, and ensuring the academic security of the nation’s children. Ac...
23rd April 2024
How to boost your bank account, mobile wallet security
Cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive information. DANIEL ADAJI outlines ways to safeguard your bank account and mobile wallet. In today’s ra...
22nd April 2024
NGOs donate energy solutions to Kwara tech hub
Akomolafe Foundation and the Governance Advancement Initiative of Nigeria have donated and installed a solar energy system at the Makers and Leaders Hub, a technology hub in Ilorin, Kwara State. A sta...
22nd April 2024
Local messaging app adds privacy feature
SoftTalk Messenger, a Nigerian-owned messaging app, has introduced a new feature allowing users to chat and make calls without sharing their phone numbers. The company introduced a feature to address ...
22nd April 2024
FG launches first AI tool
The Federal Government has launched the country’s first multilingual large language model in a move to advance its course in artificial intelligence. The Communications Minister, Bosun Tijani, discl...
22nd April 2024
‘Africa’s digital infrastructure needs fixed broadband boost’
African countries are lagging behind G20 nations in digital infrastructure, a crucial element for economic growth, according to a new report. The report, titled “Digital Economy Foresight Africa 202...
22nd April 2024
InDrive pledges to strengthen safety with technology
Ride-hailing company, inDrive, has said that it will continue to leverage technology to enhance the safety of all users of its platform. The Senior Business Development Representative of the firm, Dim...
22nd April 2024
Meta AI services now available in Nigeria, 11 countries
Meta, the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, has expanded its AI service, “Meta AI,” to twelve countries outside the United States. These countries include Nigeria, Ghana, and South ...
21st April 2024
Cybersecurity firm debuts in Nigeria
SHELT, a cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the debut of its latest subsidiary in Nigeria, SHELT System Integration (SHELT SI). The new venture, in a statement, reaffirmed its dedication ...
21st April 2024
Telcos record N27bn loss from damaged fibre cables
Repairs and revenue losses from damaged cables are estimated to have cost Nigeria’s telecom industry almost N27bn ($23m) in 2023, according to documents obtained by Bloomberg. MTN Nigeria, the bigge...
21st April 2024
MTN, Huawei build innovation lab to drive digital transformation
MTN Group, a pan-African telecom company, has collaborated with Huawei Technologies to build an innovation laboratory to drive digital transformation across Africa. Situated at MTN Group’s headquart...
21st April 2024
Meta expands AI services to Nigeria, 11 others
Meta, the company behind Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has expanded its AI service, “Meta AI,” to 12 countries outside the United States. These countries include Nigeria, Ghana, South...
19th April 2024
NIMC eyes 200 million NIN enrolments 2025
The National Identity Management Commission has announced that it is targeting the enrolment of 200 million Nigerians in the National Identification Number system by 2025. The Head of Corporate Comm...
16th April 2024
African digital marketplace to hit $72bn by 2026, says study
A Platform Livelihoods Project, a study carried out by Caribou Digital, a research and advisory firm, in collaboration with Mastercard and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has disclosed that t...
16th April 2024
Meta suspends Threads in Turkey
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced its decision to temporarily suspend its Threads app in Turkey, effective April 29. The action follows a regulatory dispute with the Tu...
16th April 2024
FG assembles 120 experts for AI strategy workshop
The Federal Government assembled 120 researchers, startups, and stakeholders to kick off the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy workshop. The workshop is scheduled from April 15 to 18, 2024, in...
16th April 2024
