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…Knocks NCC, Telcos for poor handling of refarm lines ..It’s not our fault-NIMC By Juliet Umeh When Victory Ibezim walked into the registration point of one of the telecom operators in Lagos to purchase a new SIM card, he believed he was taking ownership of a fresh mobile identity. Like millions of Nigerians, he submitted […]
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By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi For more than two dec-ades, Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have powered one of the country’s biggest economic success stories, connecting millions of people, driving financial inclusion and providing the digital infrastructure that supports banking, education, healthcare, commerce and governance. However, they have come out to demand stronger government support, policy […]
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By Stephen Bolu Contrary to the new normal where technology leads business reformations, growth conversations in Africa’s business landscape, particularly in Nigeria energy sector, often begin with capital. Investment, infrastructure, and asset acquisition are frequently treated as the clearest indicators of progress. While important, they do not tell the full story of what is required […]
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…Banks, Telcos, immigration, still do silo data registrations …Confirmation protocol with NIN not same as unified databaseBy Juliet Umeh The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the era of fragmented identity databases. However, the reality on ground appears to contradict that claim as […]
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A new study has revealed that digital payment infrastructure is transforming Nigeria’s food service industry, helping businesses overcome operational challenges
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…Waves market incentives on Chinese OEMs ….Telcos, subscribers commend move By Prince Osuagwu, Hitech Editor. THE Federal government has waved a carrot stick on Chinese phone manufacturers and their Nigerian counterparts to consider establishing phone manufacturing plants in Nigeria in exchange of mouth watering business incentives. The government said that tax waivers and other rare […]
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The Ilorin Innovation Hub says it is equipping young people with digital skills that can earn them up to $2,000 monthly through technology and entrepreneurship
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Nigeria’s airtime lending market, a lifeline for millions of mobile subscribers, stands at a crossroads. With rapid growth driven
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For millions of Nigerians, poor telecom service has become more than an inconvenience. It is disrupting businesses, delaying emergency responses, frustrating financial transactions and fueling public anger over the rising cost of digital connectivity.
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Nigeria’s digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented rate. Electronic payment transactions crossed the N1 quadrillion mark in 2024, fintech adoption is accelerating, government services are moving online, and businesses are becoming increasingly digital. Yet, alongside this transformation is cybercrime, a growing threat that is quietly draining billions of naira from the economy.
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