ICT
In response to recent disruptions caused by undersea cable cuts, the Nigerian government has announced plans to advocate for a review of international and regional laws to better protect undersea cables. Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, ‘Bosun Tijani, revealed this initiative in a statement posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) […]
Zone, a fintech startup in Africa specializing in blockchain payments, has secured $8.5 million in seed funding to bolster its payment network expansion across the continent. The investment, led by TLcom Capital and Flourish Ventures, underscores the growing demand for innovative financial services in Africa’s burgeoning digital economy. Founded in 2008 by Obi Emetarom, Emeka […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the commencement of repair works on damaged undersea cables, which disrupted data and fixed telecoms services along the West African Coast. Despite the disruption, Glo 1, owned by Globacom, continues to operate seamlessly, ensuring uninterrupted services for financial institutions, internet service providers, and data consumers. Repair efforts are […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its decision not to extend the deadline for linking Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to National Identification Numbers (NIN), set for February 28, 2024. Consequently, telecom operators are gearing up to deactivate approximately 12 million lines that remain unlinked to their owners’ NINs. Confirming the stance of the […]
In a significant move towards advancing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development in Nigeria, Anambra and Lagos states have entered into a partnership aimed at strengthening their respective IT ecosystems. The partnership, born out of bilateral meetings with IT ecosystem members during the Reverse Trade Mission in the United States of America, focuses on cybersecurity […]
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