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60% of Nigerians are Still not Connected to the Internet and Only About 10% are Active on Social Media
The Digital 2020 Global Overview Report provides some insights into internet access and the global digital world. Compiled…
Gokada and Max.ng Make Case for Their Exemption from Lagos Ban, But Will it be Strong Enough?
Following the recent Lagos ban of tricyles and motorbikes from plying major roads and highways, prominent ride-hailing startups…
Social Mobility: Here is Why Rising Through the Social Level is Hard for Nigerians and How to remedy it
Social mobility in Nigeria is getting worse. This means rising into higher social-economic circles in Nigeria especially for…
Partech Study: 358 Unique Investors Funded the African Tech Space With a Total of $2.02 Billion
The increasing rate of equity investments into African startups may have given the continent the title: land of…
MTN, Safaricom and 4 Other African Tech Companies Shortlisted for Global Mobile Award at GSMA MWC Barcelona 2020
6 African companies including MTN Group and Safaricom have been shortlisted for the prestigious Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO)…
Data Privacy Day 2020: CSEAN President Calls on President Buhari to Assent to Data Protection Bill
As the world marks Data Privacy Day 2020, cybersecurity expert and President of Cyber Security Experts association of…
M-Kopa Partners Safaricom, Samsung to Roll Out a Pay-as-you-go Mobile Phone Plan in Kenya
Pay-as-you-go solar energy company, M-Kopa, has partnered with Safaricom and tech giant, Samsung, to launched a smartphone pay-as-you-go…
Africa’s Logistics Space Looking Good as Kenya’s Sendy Raises $20M in Round Led by Toyota
Last year, Africa’s logistics sector attracted increased interest from foreign investors. The trend has continued this year as…
MTN to Invest $1.6bn in Nigeria’s Network and Systems Weeks After AGF Withdrew $2bn Tax Claim
Telecoms giant, MTN Group has promised to invest $1.6 billion into strengthening networks and telecoms systems across the…
Google Launches Free Hub for African Developers in Lagos
Google has launched its first Google Developers Space in Africa. The new space, located in Lagos, will serve…
