Samuel Olomu

Nigeria partners Google to launch an AI fund

The partnership was unveiled this week at the U.S.-Nigeria Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa conference.
Samuel Olomu
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Hotspot, Solarkiosk partner to boost rural connectivity

The two companies are combining forces to help improve energy availability to rural tower sites, thus improving connectivity access.
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NCC issues new QoS targets for Nigerian telcos

Failure to meet each parameter attracts a N5 million fine, with an additional N500 000 per day for the period the infraction lasts.
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Nigeria approves Quidax, Busha as crypto platforms

The two exchanges were approved under the Commission's Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme.
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29 Aug

Nigeria gets tough with SIM verifications, sets last deadline

The regulator expects that by September 15, 2024, no SIM card operating in Nigeria will not be linked to a valid national identity number.
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Nigeria adds blockchain to inter-bank settlement process

Zone Payment Network has partnered with NIBSS to integrate blockchain into POS transactions.
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Nigeria’s Benue State, Google to train 10,000 youths in ICT

The project's goal is to empower young people and provide them with the skills they need to succeed in the digital economy.
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Aug 13, 2024

Japan supports Nigerian start-ups

The Japan International Cooperation Agency supported the recently concluded third cohort of the iHatch Startup Incubation Program.
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Nigeria, US sign agreement to advance AI, data protection

The two countries also agreed to bolster collaboration in the digital economy, a key pillar of cooperation outlined in the agreement.
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Jul 29, 2024

UK firm acquires majority stake in Nigeria’s 9mobile

The new investors appointed Obafemi Banigbe as CEO to guide the company through this transition period and put it back on track for recovery.
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ITU rates Nigeria highly in digital transformation readiness

Nigeria scored high in a research undertaken by the ITU and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, which was released in Abuja this week.
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Jul 25, 2024

Nigeria reaps rewards from its own tech talent programme

Awarri, which is building the country’s first AI, has tapped 500 3MTT fellows to assist with data collection.
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Meta removes 63,000 Nigerian accounts linked to cybercrime

The Facebook parent company has cracked down on “Yahoo Boys” using its networks for sextortion and growing their own talent.