The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with Microsoft, has announced plans to roll out high-speed internet infrastructure across the country’s six regions.
USSD service disruption: MTN to use Flutterwave, Opay, Kuda, other payment channels
It is no longer news that customers of telecom giant, MTN have over the last few days, experienced disruptions in USSD and some other services offered jointly by MTN and commercial banks owing to disagreements between the two parties over commission and service charges.
Why you should be concerned about Nigeria’s cybersecurity problems
According to the CIA Country Fact Check, Nigeria has nearly 85.5 million internet users. Mobile cellular subscriptions are slightly more than 184 million, an approximate 88 per 100 Nigerian inhabitants.
NigComSat signs new deal to boost rural connectivity in Nigeria
Nigeria Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has entered a new partnership with Hotspot Network Limited aimed at expanding internet access to rural communities across Nigeria.
The Need For Internet Firewall in Nigeria
In the aftermath of the recent Twitter ban in Nigeria, which saw prompt compliance by Nigerian telcos, a report emerged from the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), stating that the Federal Government and China’s Cyberspace Administration office had discussed plans of building a Nigerian internet firewall.
Microsoft Broadband Deal: Implications and how to maximize for AfCFTA
On the 3rd of May, 2021, The Federal Government announced a deal with Microsoft through the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy for the development of high-speed internet infrastructure across the six regions in the country.
NITDA launches technology and entrepreneurship scheme
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched its Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scheme that is specially designed for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Tech startups.