A pan African organisation dedicated to advancing digital rights and inclusion in the Global South, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has stressed the importance of inclusivity and policies that respect the right of the citizens as the continent pursues digital future. Executive Director at PIN, Gbenga Sesan who spoke at the just-concluded 2024 Internet Governance Forum (IGF)…
The Nigerian crypto landscape is fast evolving with the country becoming the second globally in adoption. This adoption comes with huge potential for economic growth. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quidax, Buchi Okoro, speaks on digital assets and crypto industry in Nigeria, the new regulatory frameworks of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and…
An internet connectivity focused company across West Africa, Tizeti, has launched its FreeFiber broadband service in Nigeria and Ghana, setting a new benchmark for internet speed and accessibility in the region. The service, available in Lagos, Port Harcourt (Nigeria), and Accra (Ghana) respectively, with plans to scale to multiple cities within the next 12 months…
A leading composite e-commerce group, Konga, is poised to transform the Nigerian media and commerce landscape with the upcoming launch of its AI-powered FM radio station in Lagos. The groundbreaking initiative, set to debut in January 2025, will mark Africa’s first Hit Music & Commerce Station, blending Technology, Entertainment, Commerce and more to drive impactful…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just making fraud smarter – it’s making it nearly impossible to catch. With global losses hitting $486billion annually, Bureau said it has secured $30million in Series B to level the playing field. A leading risk intelligence platform, which has seen its revenue grow 3x since it’s last fundraise, is arming businesses…
Airtel Nigeria has once again been recognized for its commitment to sustainable development, carting away the Partnership of the Year award at the 18th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The award celebrates Airtel’s continued success with its Re-imagine Education Initiative, a ground-breaking collaboration…
Monies paid by the Federal Government as electricity subsidies increased to N199.64 billion in December 2024, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) data. According to the newly released report, ‘December 2024 Multi-Year Tariff Order,’ electricity subsidies rose by 2.76 per cent to N199.64 billion this month from N194.26 billion in November. NERC explained…
President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, if sustained, have the potential to pull through critical deliverables for the economy to return to a growth path, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said. The group added that the country would witness more impact of the reforms on fundamental indicators such as inflation, interest rates…
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc has unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve total group revenue of N300 billion within the next five years. The projection was announced by the Group Executive Director, International Business & Corporate Services, Dr Sola Obabori, during the company’s ‘Bell Ringing and Facts Behind the Figures’ event held yesterday…
