Technology
Binance expands crypto access to Ghana, Uganda
As regulatory challenges persist in Nigeria, Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange, has rolled out its One Click Buy and Sell service in several African countries, including Ghana, Tanzania, Ug...
27th August 2024
Coding jobs threatened as AI disrupts software market
The growing presence of artificial intelligence is significantly disrupting the business model of training young people in developing countries to secure remote software-related jobs in developed nati...
27th August 2024
Galaxy Backbone unveils Tier IV data centre
Galaxy Backbone said on Monday it had achieved Uptime Institute’s Tier IV certification for its second data centre, making it the first facility in the country to secure both Tier IV design and faci...
27th August 2024
Konga, Starlink to bridge Nigeria’s digital gap
Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga, has announced a partnership with Starlink to provide satellite internet services to underserved areas across the country. This initiative, according to a s...
27th August 2024
GITEX summit to focus on AI, others
The GITEX Global 2024 will centre on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and fintech. According to organisers in a statement, this year’s edition of GITEX Global, whi...
27th August 2024
Satellite manufacturers urged to prioritise affordability
Satellite original equipment manufacturers need to prioritise affordability in Africa to drive adoption and growth, the Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite, Jane Egerton-Idehen, has...
27th August 2024
FG to start fibre optic rollout February
The Federal Government’s anticipated fibre optic rollout will commence in February 2025. The project, which involves the deployment of 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable across the country, aims...
26th August 2024
Samsung AI TVs debuts in Nigeria
Samsung Electronics has launched its 2024 television lineup in Nigeria, featuring cutting-edge AI technology designed to revolutionise the home entertainment experience. According to the South Korean ...
26th August 2024
Firm pledges to bridge digital infrastructure gap
Worried over Nigeria’s infrastructure gap hampering economic growth and development, Hammakopp Consortium has announced plans to support the nation’s economic managers to bridge infrastructure gap...
26th August 2024
NATCOMS hails govt move to protect telecom infrastructure
The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers has lauded the Federal Government for its resolve to safeguard the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. Reacting to the release of the offici...
26th August 2024
SiBAN advocates blockchain adoption to combat food shortages
The Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria, a self-regulatory agency, has said blockchain adoption is the solution needed to transform the country’s agricultural landscape. According to SiBAN ...
26th August 2024
TikTok expands online safety with new advisory council
TikTok has taken steps to enhance safety on its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa with the launch of its inaugural Safety Advisory Council and the expansion of its SaferTogether community education c...
26th August 2024
MTN Group suffers loss over naira devaluation
Africa’s biggest telecommunications company, MTN Group, recorded a half-year loss, due to naira devaluation and operational challenges in Sudan. The company reported a loss before tax of nine billio...
20th August 2024
Huawei honours TD Africa
TD Africa Limited, Africa’s leading technology solutions distributor, has received multiple awards at the Huawei Connect 2024 conference. According to a statement, these awards recognise TD Africa�...
20th August 2024
Uncertainty threatens blockchain adoption
Nigeriaâs efforts to adopt blockchain technology are at risk due to unresolved regulatory uncertainties. The President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (a self-reg...
20th August 2024S.Mobile boosts digital services with new API
S.Mobile has officially launched its application programming interface for distributing MTN data bundles, aiming to enhance digital service delivery. This new solution, according to the Enugu-based co...
20th August 2024
10 great technological innovations to look out forÂ
As we stand on the brink of a technological revolution, the future holds incredible promise, with innovations that will reshape our world in ways we can barely imagine. From the rise of quantum comput...
19th August 2024
IXPN boosts Internet access in North
The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria has stepped up its efforts to enhance internet connectivity in northern Nigeria, with a focus on promoting balanced growth of the internet ecosystem across the c...
19th August 2024
APTECH begins aviation academy
Aptech, a leading technology company, has announced plans to establish an aviation and hospitality academy in Nigeria. According to the firm, the academy will provide students with standard training i...
19th August 2024
Payment tech will reduce cross-border costs â Duplo
A new report from Duplo, a leading provider of payment, spending, and vendor management solutions for African businesses, has highlighted the potential of payment technology to simplify cross-border t...
19th August 2024
NIGCOMSAT addresses climate change with carbon credits
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. has launched a carbon credit initiative in a move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. The programme, which focuses...
19th August 2024
GTB channels attack heightens cybersecurity concerns
An attempt to hack into Guarantee Trust Bankâs website has reignited calls for tighter cybersecurity measures in Nigeriaâs banking sector, industry experts have said. The attempt on Thursday, whic...
19th August 2024
How to maximise tech hubs
With the advancement of technology and the increasing demand for gadgets, the computer and GSM hubs witness a high influx of intending buyers and sellers daily. DANIEL ADAJI explains how you can navig...
16th August 2024
Five mistakes to avoid when charging phones
Since the world has become a global village with advancements in technologies, humans across the world have connected more through several gadgets, including mobile phones. Every mobile phone has its ...
15th August 2024
TBD launches hackathon to drive payment innovation
TBD, a subsidiary of Block, has announced the launch of the TBD Hackathon in collaboration with the Africa Bitcoin Conference. The competition aimed to drive innovation and technological advancement i...
13th August 2024
AVEVA improves software with new features
AVEVA, an industrial software vendor, has announced new features and flexible pricing models for its InTouch Unlimited software, designed to help businesses easily develop, deploy, and scale their ind...
13th August 2024
NITDA, Japan partner to empower startups with skills
The National Information Technology Development Agency and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have partnered to empower Nigerian startups through the iHatch Startup Incubation Programme Cohort...
13th August 2024
Verve offers cardholders instant rewards in promo
Verve has offered instant rewards and discounts to its cardholders in the fifth edition of its Goodlife Promo. This was disclosed at the launch of the promo; a reward programme designed to enrich the ...
13th August 2024
Galaxy Backbone, Benue seal deal on digital transformation
Galaxy Backbone has reinforced its partnership with the Benue State Government to advance digital transformation initiatives in the state. The collaboration was highlighted during a recent tour of Gal...
13th August 2024
Aptech, UK varsity support students with tech skills
Aptech Learning, a leading education and training company, has partnered with Middlesex University, London, to empower Nigerian students with technology education. The partnership, announced at the 16...
13th August 2024Google strengthens Gemini platform
Tech giant Google has announced a significant overhaul of its Gemini conversational AI platform, introducing a slew of new features and enhancements aimed at boosting user experience. Gemini is a conv...
12th August 2024
