Nigeria

Broadband connections in Nigeria are increasing gradually

The Nigerian Communication Commission says the country's broadband internet connections climbed by 1.3 percent month over month in February to 93.4 million.
Okoro Chinedu
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16 Apr

Nigeria launches startup portal, sparking massive response

The portal is part of the Nigeria Startup Act, which aims to promote the growth of businesses and technology talent in Africa's largest economy.
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TikTok removes 1.7 million Nigerians for platform breaches

TikTok says the removed videos violated several regulations, including those governing integrity and authenticity, privacy and security, and safety, among others.
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African countries feature high on cyber criminals’ target list

The latest Check Point Global Threat Index reveals eight African are in the top 20 of countries most targeted by cyber criminals.
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10 Apr

MTN maintains top brand position in SA

Brand Finance named MTN as the country’s most valuable brand, followed by rival telco Vodacom.
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IDEMIA to upgrade Nigerian biometrics system

The World Bank has provided support for Nigeria's biometrics system, which will now be able to hold 250 million records.
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Alternative Bank, TK Tech Africa launch Nigerian Sukuk initiative

The $500 million project is expected to transform the overall landscape of financial technology and non-interest banking market in Nigeria.
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3 Apr

Absa sees digital transaction volumes continue to grow

The pan-African bank says it is progressing on its journey of digital transformation.
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Binance exec’s wife calls his detention in Nigeria ‘’blackmail”

Yuki Gambaryan accused Nigeria of holding her husband liable for "the unsubstantiated actions of his employer" rather than engaging in negotiations with the company.
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MVNO Zegtel plans to invest $21.8 million in Nigeria

The telco says this investment aims to bridge the digital gap and deliver affordable connectivity to millions of Nigerians who now lack access to telecom services.
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MTN Nigeria's CEO being sued for copyright infringement

The Nigerian Copyright Commission claims MTN and its top executives engaged in the unlawful use and distribution of copyrighted assets, such as music and other digital content.
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Lagos State University gets innovation lab

The lab marks a significant milestone in technological advancement and collaboration in building technological solutions in Nigeria.