Digital solutions provider, Globacom, and global news medium, Cable News Network (CNN), have celebrated 15 years of partnership on the sponsorship of the highly acclaimed programme, African Voices, sponsored by the telecom firm. At an event held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, to mark the milestone where a special edition of the weekly magazine…
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has reiterated its commitment to drive foster innovation, promote digital literacy and empower young Nigerians with the tools and opportunities to realise their potential and contribute to Nigeria’s growing digital economy. Meta gave the commitment during its first Youth Summit in Lagos, a forum that brought together over 200 young professionals,…
The Banana Island community in Ikoyi, Lagos, came alive on Saturday night as Globacom, Nigeria’s leading technology company, sponsored the community’s Starlight Night to kick off the Yuletide season. Organized by the Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association Lagos (Biporal), the 2024 Starlight Night was an evening of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. The event…
IHS Nigeria has sealed a strategic partnership deal with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy (FMACCE) to support the digitization of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. This collaboration aims to make Nigeria’s historical artifacts, artworks, and cultural monuments more accessible to the public through…
A leading provider of innovative travel solutions, Flymate Travel Limited, has launched Visadoc, a cutting-edge travel app designed to simplify and enhance users’ travel experiences worldwide. Visadoc empowers travelers to take control of their journey, from visa applications to booking accommodations and flights. The app offers a range of unique features and functionalities, including: Seamless…
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the non-profit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has opened the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will enable the introduction of new gTLDs (including those…
An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform, Hermplify, has made its debut to help women entrepreneurs and young girls in Africa grow their businesses and learn valuable tech skills. The platform is designed to make it easier for women to succeed by providing tools for managing their businesses, accessing financial support, and learning in-demand digital skills. Hermplify…
Elon Musk’s Starlink has suspended fresh orders for its residential kits across Nigeria, saying the suspension would be lifted after securing approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for price hike. The company, however, allows orders for its high-end Business Plan, in which it is allowed to charge N159,000 for a monthly subscription compared with…
A self-custody wallet built by Block Inc., Bitkey, has announced the launch of an inheritance feature for customers around the world that will start to roll out next month, and will be available to all Bitkey customers in January next year. While people who hold the keys to their bitcoin have full control of their…
