Fred Ofili dreads going to work. Like many Lagosians, the 26-year-old content creator lives on the mainland but works and rents camera equipment on the island – a busy district that hosts many businesses. He gets to work using the ubiquitous Lagos danfos, which are often expensive and slow. In September 2023, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a popular public-private metro …

Nigeria’s telecom landscape has driven the West African tech economy up the ladder with the region’s telecoms sector now hitting $63.1 trillion. The huge revenue accrues from activities in the Fintechs, E-commerce and Digital Market places which contribute 80 per cent growth annually. The region is also bolstered by $30 billion injected annually, into the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), …

Google Ads has announced a suite of new AI-driven tools designed to revolutionize the way marketers create and optimize campaigns. By combining advanced analytics with intuitive creative features, Google Ads empowers businesses to unlock their full potential and deliver exceptional results. Google’s Communications & Public Relations Manager, West Africa, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, said: “We are excited to introduce these innovative tools …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has described Meta’s threat to exit the country in response to the $220 million fine as a move to influence public opinion and coerce the commission into reevaluating its decision. It affirmed that the ruling to fine Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, followed legitimate concerns about …

One week after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) imposed a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for a data privacy breach, the company may suspend its operations in the country due to further regulatory demands. Sources close to the situation indicate that WhatsApp’s parent company, Meta, is contemplating the withdrawal of certain services from Nigeria. Alongside the substantial …

Hoodlums have looted the newly built Digital Innovation Park in Kano as the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest started on Thursday. The vandals targeted the Kano Information and Communication Technology Centre, just days before its scheduled launch, setting it on fire and making off with valuable equipment. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani expressed concern over the destruction of …

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc reported a loss after tax of N519.1 billion for the first half of 2024, due to record-high inflation and a weaker Naira. The loss was reported in its financial results for the period ending June 2024 The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Karl Toriola said: “The macroeconomic conditions in Nigeria have been challenging during …

The 20th edition of the Titans of Tech Awards, held at the weekend, was a spectacular celebration of innovation and excellence in Nigeria’s ICT industry. The event, marked by glamour and dazzle, opened with an enchanting performance by the national dance troupe, setting the stage for a memorable and exciting evening. The highlight of the evening was the cutting of …

Nigeria’s leading telecoms operator, MTN has shut all its stores and service centres across the country. This is coming on the heels of an outrage by some of its subscribers across the country after the network provider barred their lines on Sunday. In a viral video on social media Monday, a mob is seen destroying a barricade fence just outside …

A Nigerian student in the United States, Preston Nnadi, has emerged winner of the Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. national championship held in Orlando, Florida. Nnadi, who just completed his second year at Steele Early College High School, topped 195 finalists at the live event and was named the Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps) U.S. national champion. As the first-place winner, …