Mobile-first car insurance launched in Nigeria
Airtel and Leadway Assurance said the entire process from selection of plan to payment and issuance of a digital policy document can be completed in less than three minutes.
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Nigeria partners Meta to launch AI Accelerator program
The initiative, according to Meta, aims to leverage the use of open-source Llama models to foster the development of AI-powered solutions for Nigeria in core sectors like healthcare, agriculture and security.
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Nigeria broadens digital trade through Itana alliance
The partnership sees the government offer its support and resources to leverage the potential of digital free zones to create 100,000 high-value jobs over the next five years.
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Nigeria considers cyber security policy to protect telecoms sector
To combat mounting risks, the telecom regulator is developing a national cyber security framework meant to bolster the industry's defences.
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Nigerian start-up launches social media platform
9jawap says it is designed to empower grassroots innovators and entrepreneurs, as opposed to established social media platforms in Africa that rely largely on algorithms and offer limited monetisation opportunities.
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Nigeria taps UNICEF to train 20m youths in digital skills drive
The public-private collaboration announced yesterday is aimed at assisting Nigerians aged 10 to 24 in transitioning from learning to earning through digital opportunities.
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Bill Gates backs Africa’s AI future, pledges most of fortune to continent
Following his bold commitment to donate 99% of his $200 billion fortune to Africa, Bill Gates has established a major AI hub in Nigeria.
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Nigeria struggles with AI talent despite surge in investment
The AI talent crunch is revealed in a whitepaper titled "AI in Nigeria: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategic Pathways," which was launched during Microsoft's ongoing AI Skills Week in Lagos.
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PalmPay becomes African fintech powerhouse in six years
PalmPay, a digital finance platform launched in 2019, has been ranked Africa’s fastest-growing financial services firm by the Financial Times, highlighting its rapid expansion and impact on financial inclusion.
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9mobile secures approval for roaming on MTN network
According to the deal, 9mobile subscribers will have access to MTN's infrastructure for calls, texts, and data in places where 9mobile's coverage is limited or unavailable.
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UAE's the Binary Holdings enters Nigerian market
The company says the move paves the way for an important leap into the African market, where untapped opportunities for Web3 adoption are developing.
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Nigerian regulator reigns in telcos over network outages
The Nigerian Communications Commission has demanded that service providers notify the cause of the service disruption, the affected locations, and the projected time of restoration in advance.
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IHS Nigeria, NSCDC partner to safeguard infrastructure
IHS Towers and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps plan to develop and implement measures to protect telecoms infrastructure.