Nigeria

SoftTalk’s new privacy feature hides users’ profiles on chats

SoftTalk has enabled users to turn off and on their profiles from the SoftTalk directory if they prefer to remain anonymous in the course of a public search.
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19 Apr

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.
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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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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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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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Mar 27, 2024

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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Mar 26, 2024

Nigeria launches a manhunt for fleeing Binance exec

Nigeria authorities say a thorough investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to Nadeem Anjarwalla escape from lawful detention.
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Mar 22, 2024

Families concerned about jailed Binance execs in Nigeria

The families say they don’t feel that enough is being done to get them out, or at least the embassies' are not communicating directly with them.
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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.
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Mar 22, 2024

Meta's 2Africa cable landing a windfall for African economies

At 45,000 km, 2Africa is the world's longest undersea cable, connecting 33 countries with 46 landing points in Africa, Europe, and Asia when completed.