Fed Govt, opeartors unveil free data access to learning platforms
By Admin The Federal Government yesterday unveiled a collaborative partnership with mobile operators to launch…
Fed Govt, opeartors unveil free data access to learning platforms
By Admin The Federal Government yesterday unveiled a collaborative partnership with mobile operators to launch the Zero Rated Data Access to Approved Educational Platforms and Content Initiative across the country. The government, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and operators, acting under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), said…
Konga, Armed Forces partnership goes live as Freedom Sale offers about 66% off
By Kolade Timilehin, Lagos Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has officially activated its landmark partnership with the Armed Forces, offering exclusive discounts and deals to members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed just about a week ago in Abuja was witnessed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…
Schneider Electric unveils world’s first fully software-defined medium voltage switchgear
By Kolade Timilehin Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has unveiled the world’s first fully Software-Defined Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear, redefining how electrical distribution systems are designed, deployed, and operated. Announced at YOTTA 2026, the innovation is part of Schneider Electric’s broader vision for Software Defined Energy, which decouples system intelligence from hardware to…
Data localization: Stakeholders at GrowthX identify infrastructure, trust as key success factors
Industry leaders have highlighted that Nigeria’s digital economy will require stronger local infrastructure, trusted digital identity and skilled talent to translate the country’s growing technology adoption into greater economic value. The stakeholders made the remarks in Lagos at the inaugural GrowthX by Techeconomy & TiLAwards. President of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Adesola Akinsanya,…
My Family Business, PwC, others to examine family business failure
By Admin Approximately between 70per cent and 80 per cent of family businesses fail, collapse, or become moribund after the original founder retires, becomes incapacitated, or passes away. Studies from institutions such as Lagos Business School and PwC indicate that only between 20per cent and 30 per cent successfully survive into the second generation. Worse…
NIMC: no data breach from our end
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has become aware of a video currently circulating on social media alleging a breach of the National Identification Number (NIN) database. The Commission wishes to state, categorically, that this claim is false and unfounded. This is a recycled news story reported in 2024 and duly disclaimed by the Commission….
LSEF, Zinox Group inaugurate AI tech centres in Lagos colleges
By Admin The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), in collaboration with businesses within the Zinox Group, Task Systems, TD Africa, Zinox Technologies Limited and Konga Group, has commissioned state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology Centres at Gbagada Senior Grammar School and Lanre Awolokun High School, both in Gbagada, Lagos State. The new centres are designed to…
Uber quits Nigeria after 12 years of operation
After 12 years of operation, a global ride-hailing company, Uber, has announced plans to exit Nigeria, effective September 2, according to its statment on Wednesday. “We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2…
AFC, Vision Invest approve $300m cash for WIOCC’s expansion
Africa’s leading carrier-neutral digital infrastructure platform, WIOCC Group, said it signed a Shareholder Subscription Agreement (SSA) with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Vision International Investment Company (Vision Invest), through which the two investors will make a combined $300 million investment in the company. The investment comes at a pivotal moment for Africa’s digital development as…
