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•⁠ ⁠500 successful candidates to get starter packs•⁠ ⁠Rolls our Free Data and airtime to Civil Servants, Students, others S Mobile Tech Hub, an offspring of S Mobile Group has open applications to technology entrepreneurs in Southeast Nigeria. S Mobile Tech Hub was recently conceived by Mr. Kingsley Adonu, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO/Founder S Mobile Group, who aims to manifest the Group’s deliberate programmes toward building a dynamic and vibrant startup ecosystem in the eastern region of the country. APPLY by visiting www.smobilegroup.com to register. Speaking against this backdrop, Mr. Adonu, said that even against tremendous challenges faced by…

…. ALTON calls for understanding The recent Internet and Voice services being experienced in some African countries have been blamed on the disruption of some undersea cables along the West African Coastline.   In a statement issued yesterday by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the disruption is a combination of cable cuts, resulting in equipment faults on the major undersea cables along the West African Coast.   The statement signed by Reuben Mouka, Director of Public Affairs at NCC, noted that the cuts have negatively impacted data and fixed telecom services in several countries of West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana,…

Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Realty Nigeria (formally Medallion Data Centres Limited) is set to keynote the “50 Most Valuable Personalities in Nigeria’s Digital Economy” event, scheduled to hold on Thursday, March 22 2024 at the Providence Hotel in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. At the high-profile gathering, which will be attended by industry luminaries, thought leaders and top executives from both public and private sectors, Engr. Nnamani will champion the Conversations: The Myths and Realities of Nigerian Digital Economy.  As a key issue shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape, the former President of the Association of Telecom Companies of…

…. QNET has been actively advocating for consumer rights by educating consumers about the dangers of scams and empowering them to make informed decisions. In a groundbreaking initiative, QNET, a renowned global entity in the lifestyle and wellness direct-selling sector, has joined forces with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) to spearhead a pivotal movement in consumer rights awareness and empowerment. This collaboration aligns with the theme of Consumer Rights Day 2024, “Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers,” and sets the stage for an influential event in Lagos, aimed at sparking crucial dialogues on consumer rights and the emerging…

Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), will take the stage at the esteemed 50 Most Valued Personalities (MVPs) event to highlight the critical role of data protection in Nigeria’s burgeoning digital economy. This high-profile gathering, attended by industry luminaries, thought leaders, and top executives from both public and private sectors, aims to delve into key issues shaping Nigeria’s digital landscape. Dr. Olatunji joins a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Leo Stan Ekeh, founder of Zinox Group; Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, digital systems expert and APC gubernatorial flagbearer in Plateau State; Engr. Ikechukwu Nnamani, CEO…

MTN Nigeria has been awarded the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) , making the technology company the first in Africa to be awarded this certificate. According to MTN in a statement, the EDGE certificate is a testament to its commitment to identifying and addressing gender disparity in the workplace. MTN joined over 250 organisations across 57 countries and 27 industry sectors, including institutions like the World Bank Group, Deloitte Switzerland AG, and UNICEF, among others in September 2023. Commenting on the EDGE Certificate, Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria said,…

At Avancee Pinnacle, we are driven by a bold vision to transform Nigeria’s healthcare system, currently ranked 157th globally by Statista, into a model of global competitiveness. Our mission is simple yet ambitious: to harness the power of Revenue Technology (RevTech) and Health Technology (HealthTech) to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that address the most pressing challenges faced by hospitals nationwide. Since our founding, Avancee Pinnacle has emerged as a leading force in this movement. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise, we have created Pay1One—Nigeria’s first fully digital platform to enhance revenue assurance within public sector healthcare institutions. Our aim…

The underrepresentation of women in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields continues to persist.  This is despite progress being made in gender equality and equity over the last decade. According to the latest UNESCO report on gender-responsive education, too many girls and women are held back by biases, social norms and expectations influencing the quality of the education they receive and the subjects they study. Girls are particularly under-represented in developing countries in the African continent; particularly around STEM education and, consequently, in STEM careers. This gender disparity is alarming, especially as STEM careers are the jobs of the future.…

Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the cross-industry platform focused on addressing issues that require broad cooperation and coordination across many constituents in the payments industry, has attracted sponsorships from Digital Encode Limited, Cybervergent and Payble. Financial industry experts are warming up for the first edition of PAFON, scheduled to take place at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos on Thursday March 21, 2024, by 9am. The Forum aims to provide an inside look at the industry, offering perspectives from key stakeholders, including payment networks, technology innovators, leading merchants, issuers, acquirers and payment processors. Throughout the years, the finance world has shifted into…

The 2024 Global Payments Innovation Jury Report, by Interswitch in partnership with the World Bank, and other notable international payment players, namely HPS and Fime has been released. The report, which offers insight into many aspects of the payments industry that were impacted by the recent period of market turmoil comes with these key findings. The primary reason for previously high payment company valuations and funding rounds was investors bidding up deal prices and paying insufficient attention to profitability – a view shared by the investors canvassed. The above has led to a greater focus on earlier profitability over hyper-growth,…