Global big tech, Microsoft on Wednesday said with the right skills and access to digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) could add an estimated $15 billion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. Managing Director, Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, Ms Ola Williams, who spoke at a Microsoft AI Tour media briefing in Lagos, also announced…
Angry subscribers yesterday took to Airtel Nigeria’s X (formerly Twitter) page to express their displeasure over the operator’s decision to implement a significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. The revised data plans, published on the telco’s website, include daily plans: N50 for 40MB (valid for one day), N100 for 100MB (valid for one day),…
A leading technology distributor in Africa, TD Africa, has launched TD Super App Version 2, an upgraded, feature-rich platform designed to revolutionize technology procurement for individuals and businesses. The enhanced App offers seamless access to a wide range of cutting-edge tech products at unbeatable prices, with faster delivery options to improve efficiency and convenience. Available…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, Sunil Taldar has described as remarkable the progress recorded by St Agnes Primary School, Maryland Lagos with the use of the Nigeria Learning Passport as part of the Reimagine Education Programme introduced by Airtel and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 2022. Mr Taldar made this…
The Managing Director, Kuda Microfinance Bank, Musty Mustapha, has called for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect consumers and sustain fintech growth. He said the fintech revolution has transformed financial access, but it comes with a rising threat of cybercrime. According to the Oxford University World Cybercrime Index 2024, Nigeria ranks fifth globally for cyber-related crimes,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said beginning from today, Nigerian workers and other willing citizens should boycott the services of MTN, Airtel, and GLO daily between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM until the end of February 2025. Recall that MTN Nigeria had on Monday started the implementation of the 50per cent tariff adjustment approved by…
The Federal Government has said going forward, the possession of National Identity Number (NIN) shall be a prerequisite for citizens to access social services. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who gave the indication said the poor and vulnerable population would need NIN to benefit from palliatives. Akume spoke while…
Telecom subscribers went angry as MTN Nigeria began the implementation of the 50 per cent adjustment in end user tariff of telecom services approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in January. MTN Nigeria raised the prices of its internet plans to reflect the adjustment. The prices reviewed include a 1.8GB monthly plan for ₦1,500,…
By Monijesu Ogunojuwo The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), a critical infrastructure for keeping Nigerian internet traffic within the country, has restated its commitment to building a stronger internet exchange ecosystem and advancing Nigeria’s digital landscape through efficient interconnectivity, robust collaborations, and the seamless exchange of ideas. IXPN’s CEO, Muhammed Rudman, gave the commitment…
