Adeyemi Adepetun, Author at Guardian Nigeria News

Lifeline for PoS operators as CAC extends registration deadline

A TWO-MONTH lifeline has been handed Point of Sales (PoS) operators in the country by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for them to register with it. Specifically, PoS operators now have till September 5,

13 hours ago

by Adeyemi Adepetun

Startup funds slump by 31% in H1 as Nigeria raises $172 million

Startup funding to Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya and other parts of Africa dropped by 31 per cent in the half year of 2024. This is according to an analysis by Africa:

3 days ago

Business

Germany explores tech, business collaboration with Nigeria

Germany has expressed willingness to explore more opportunities in Nigeria for the mutual development of both countries.This was made known when Lagos hosted a delegation of German entrepreneurs, innovators and investors, underscoring

3 days ago

Business

Koo app to shut down after failing to gain traction

Social media platform, Koo, which has X (Twitter) features is shutting down four years after launch. Co-founders Aprameya Radhakrishna and Mayank Bidawatka announced this, citing the inability to raise funds and unfavorable

3 days ago

News

9mobile gets new CEO, Banigbe, gears up for new challenge

AS part of preparation for a new phase of business transformation, the Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, on Thursday, announced the appointment of seasoned

4 days ago

Telecoms

Six geo-political zones to get AI, blockchain, other research centres

National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans for the establishment of research centres for emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain, among others across

4 days ago

Technology·Technology|News

CBN tasks fintechs on regulations, stakeholders’ engagement

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has tasked financial technology (fintech) firms in the country on regulations and increased stakeholders’ engagement to strengthen the sub-sector. The CBN stated this when FintechNGR, the

4 days ago

Business

Telcos swap 1,911 users in Q1 as Lagos, two others control 23% subscribers

Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have revealed that mobile network operators (MNOs) exchanged 1,911 subscribers through mobile number porting (MNP) in the first quarter. The NBS disclosed that MTN

4 days ago

Business

Telecoms operators tasked on connectivity in crisis zones

Telecommunications operators have been tasked with the responsibility of ensuring that crisis-affected zones in the country are connected. This move is expected to improve the quality of living within those areas, especially in the

5 days ago

Technology·Telecoms

Telecoms attracts $191.5 million foreign investments in Q1

The telecommunication sector attracted $191.5 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the first quarter of 2024. This was disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in the latest capital importation

5 days ago

Business

Ndukwe seeks reduction in mobile phone tariffs

MTN Nigeria Chairman, Ernest Ndukwe, has advocated the reduction of mobile phone tariffs in Nigeria to enable wider accessibility. Ndukwe stated in Lagos at the weekend when ZTE renewed competition with a line-up of

5 days ago

Technology

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Lifeline for PoS operators as CAC extends registration deadline

Startup funds slump by 31% in H1 as Nigeria raises $172 million

Germany explores tech, business collaboration with Nigeria

Koo app to shut down after failing to gain traction

9mobile gets new CEO, Banigbe, gears up for new challenge

Six geo-political zones to get AI, blockchain, other research centres

CBN tasks fintechs on regulations, stakeholders’ engagement

Telcos swap 1,911 users in Q1 as Lagos, two others control 23% subscribers

Telecoms operators tasked on connectivity in crisis zones

Telecoms attracts $191.5 million foreign investments in Q1

Ndukwe seeks reduction in mobile phone tariffs

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