Nigeria and Zipline, a company that specializes in autonomous delivery, have partnered to boost the country’s infrastructure, positioning it to leapfrog barriers to economic growth and development. The Federal Government will leverage the company’s drones to promote health access and equity for delivery. Tomorrow (Sept 26, at the United Nations General Assembly, Zipline and the…
Digital Jewels in collaboration with the Africa Fintech Network, has collaborated to tackle the growing complexities of regulatory compliance in the African fintech sector. The collaboration saw the hosting of a webinar entitled: “Navigate and Comply with Regulations with Ease through International Standards and Industry Frameworks: Fostering a Culture of Transparency and Accountability.” The online…
Leading financial platform with over 30 million users on its smartphone app in Nigeria, PalmPay, has unveiled its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code to enhance users financial accessibility and account security. This service offers Nigerians an additional way to manage their finances without the need for internet connectivity. With the PalmPay USSD code, customers…
Leading global voices representing diverse sectors of society have gathered at SDG Digital: “A Digital Future for All” at United Nations Headquarters to showcase digital solutions and announced new commitments to realize a brighter digital future. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), SDG Digital is a cornerstone of…
Nigeria’s leading online market place, Glovo, at the weekend announced its expansion into Port Harcourt, Rivers State marking a key milestone in its mission to become the largest online marketplace in Nigeria. With its services and commitment to operational excellence, Glovo is set to provide seamless, on-demand services to the bustling city, meeting growing demand…
A technology company, Zoho, said it grew by 31per cent in Nigeria last year, one of its key markets in the Africa region. The company which provides its 55+ apps in Naira to help local businesses amid the fluctuating dollar rate also announced its collaboration with Bridge International Academies to support the education of underprivileged…
The Republic of Palau became the 194th member state of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) during a ceremony at United Nations Headquarters. The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Palau to the United Nations, Ilana Victorya Seid, handed Palau’s instrument of Accession to the Constitution and the Convention of the International Telecommunication Union to ITU…
Global multi-orbit satellite provider, Avanti Communications (Avanti), and IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (IHS Towers) Group, have been recognized for their work in connecting rural Nigeria at the 2024 World Space Business Awards. Each year at World Space Business Week, Novaspace, a merger of Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners, award the most forward-thinking…
MTN Group Chairman Mcebisi Jonas has stressed the need to boost intra-African trade, stating that the telecom company remained proudly Pan-African in its business approach. Jonas who spoke during a courtesy visit by the third cohort of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP-3) at his office in South Africa, saidd: “The goal at MTN is to…
