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Ukodie to Launch Authoritative, Comprehensive Book on ICT Industry

Nigeria’s pioneer ICT journalist and chronicler, Mr. Aaron Ukodie, is set to unveil one of the most authoritative and comprehensive books on the industry. The unveiling of the book, scheduled to hold on July 7, 2022, at the Oriental Hotel,…

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NCC alerts Nigerians over hackers new trends on cars, others

…Warns of vulnerability to new Android trojan apps Telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted telecom consumers and members of the public on an on-going cyber-vulnerability that allows a nearby hacker to unlock vehicles, start their engines wirelessly…

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For Productivity, Buhari Confers National Merit Award On NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has been conferred the prestigious “National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award” of recognition of the Agency’s high productivity, hard work and excellence in service delivery. The President of the Federal Republic of…

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Glo raises excitement with NIN TV adverts, bonus offer

Nigeria’s telecommunications power house, Globacom has brought renewed excitement to television screens and online platforms with its recently unveiled suite of adverts. The adverts provide information on how subscribers can link their National Identity Number (NIN) to their Subscriber Identity…

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Just in: Zinox may acquire Jumia if…

One of the major e-commerce players in the African market, Jumia, appears to be battling severe headwinds after its share price – which once traded at record highs of $59.96 tumbling down and currently trading at less than $5. Accordingly,…

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NCC, FIRS form alliance to Boost National Revenues in Telecoms Sector

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have taken their collaboration a notch further by setting up a Joint Committee of senior and management staff of the two agencies towards the implementation of inter-agency strategies…

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KONGA Tech Week Excites Shoppers as Deals soar

Excitement has trailed the commencement of Konga Tech Week, an annual promotion by Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, with a rain of special deals, mouthwatering discounts and other incentives sparking excitement and a huge rush among shoppers. Among the products…

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Airtel Africa’s Growth in Data contributed 32.6% (Q4 21: 30.3%) to revenue

Airtel Africa (AIRTELAFRI) released its Q4/FY 22 audited results before the market opened Wednesday, 11 May. The group reported EPS of US$0.04 (+43.0% y/y) in Q4 22, bringing FY 22 EPS to US$0.17 (+86.3% y/y). A final dividend of US$0.03…

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International Society of Automation, ISA celebrates, plans growth

The International Society of Automation celebrated the first-ever International Automation Professionals Day on 28 April. The digital event engaged automation professionals from all around the globe to recognize their efforts in the vastly growing automation industry. ISA President Carlos Mandolesi…

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Smile now most pocket friendly data bundle plan—Survey

Staying around any part of the world today without being “mobile”, not just on the move but living without your telephone or allied tablets currently seems impossible. Otherwise, modernity has predisposed most people to be largely dependent on telephony and…