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3 UniLag-based startups emerge winners of inaugural Tosin Eniolorunda Innovation Challenge
Winners of the Tosin Eniolorunda challenge emerged after a rigorous selection process
Court grants bail to MAPOLY student for allegedly stealing N1.9bn from MTN
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to two persons arraigned for defrauding telecommunications company,…
NCC directs telecom companies to simply tariffs, bundle plans and promotions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. According…
Chinese Elon Musk’s Starlink rival, SSST launches first satellites
A Chinese state-owned satellite company, Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSST) has launched the first batch of satellites…
EV company, Spiro officially launches electric bikes in Ogun State
...the launch marks a pivotal moment in the electric mobility landscape of Nigeria's largest economy.
FCCPC says WhatsApp is trying to influence public opinion with ‘leaving Nigeria’ threats amid $200m fine
The FCCPC imposed an astounding $200 million fine on WhatsApp for its failure to comply with data privacy standards
South Africa may go after MultiChoice’s monopoly over live sports
South African sports minister, Gayton McKenzie has said that his ministry is prepared to battle it out with…
Protest: Bosun Tijani laments as hoodlums burn, loot 3MTT Digital Innovation Centre Kano
Nigeria’s Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has lamented the burning and looting of the newly-built…
Uber to deploy 100,000 new electric vehicles to its global markets excluding Africa
Uber may not be in a hurry to introduce electric vehicles into African markets that are not ready for it
NIN-SIM verification: NCC orders immediate reactivation of affected lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered that telco companies should suspend the ongoing suspension of SIM/numbers of…
