Why a wave of technology giants will come from Africa

Why a wave of technology giants will come from Africa

Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC, investors in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses, notes a significant increase in investment demand for African technology startups. He says startups... Details
NCC, NESG Mull Collaboration to Boost Telecoms Impact on Nigeria’s Economy

NCC, NESG Mull Collaboration to Boost Telecoms Impact on Nigeria’s Economy

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) are considering possible areas of increasing collaboration to enhance the impact and contribution... Details
Cash is king – but digital payments are coming for the throne

Cash is king – but digital payments are coming for the throne

​ Even with a high banked population and a multitude of electronic payment options available, the average South African still use cash for daily purchases... Details
CYBERSECURITY: KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL ECONOMY

CYBERSECURITY: KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL ECONOMY

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has tasked Information Technology professionals to prioritise the safety and security of the country’s cyberspace. Dr Isa... Details
5G TECHNOLOGY: NCC VERY OPTIMISTIC OF DEPLOYMENT IN THE NEAREST FUTURE

5G TECHNOLOGY: NCC VERY OPTIMISTIC OF DEPLOYMENT IN THE NEAREST FUTURE

In the ever changing and evolving information communication technology (ICT) ecosystem, fifth generation (5G) technology which is the latest form of communication which would make... Details
We are expanding into Interstate & International Logistics Operations – Emeka Azubuike

We are expanding into Interstate & International Logistics Operations – Emeka Azubuike

As a logistic firm when did you start and what prompted you into the world of logistics? I started thinking about logistics in 2019 while... Details
NAPAfrica Internet Exchange Leads the Way for Internet Growth and Accessibility in Africa

NAPAfrica Internet Exchange Leads the Way for Internet Growth and Accessibility in Africa

NAPAfrica throughput extends beyond the 2Tbps milestone as the exchange delivers strong growth driven by a dynamic peering community and an ever-increasing demand for content... Details
FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to October 31, 2021

FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to October 31, 2021

...As focus shifts to remote, hard-to-reach areas, schools, health centres The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber... Details
NIGERIA IS THE SECOND-LARGEST BITCOIN MARKET IN THE WORLD – PATRICIA

NIGERIA IS THE SECOND-LARGEST BITCOIN MARKET IN THE WORLD – PATRICIA

Why the name Patricia and also why Bitcoin? In 2015,I received Bitcoin from his uncle, but he could not find a place to sell them... Details
Lifting tech ideas into reality with a smart operations mindset

Lifting tech ideas into reality with a smart operations mindset

Turning a lightbulb moment into a workable strategy and transforming concepts into concrete plans, especially within a startup, requires a blend of big picture thinking... Details