NCC Opens 6GHz Spectrum to Address Nigeria’s Network Congestion and Outages

To tackle this problem, the NCC is turning to long-haul microwave links as a backup for fiber cuts. Additionally, the 6GHz spectrum will be opened up for Wi-Fi 6 applications and International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), offering a solution for relieving network congestion, particularly in urban areas.

ByEmmanuel DanijiSeptember 23, 20240Comments

Money News

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank Introduces Multifactor Authentication to Enhance Payment Security

Nigeria’s leading digital bank, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (MFB), has introduced multifactor authentication (MFA) across its mobile and web platforms

ByEmmanuel DanijiSeptember 23, 20240Comments

Money News

Ghanaian Startup Kofa Expands Battery-Swapping Network with $8 Million Investment

Kofa, a leading Ghanaian startup specializing in battery network solutions, is making strides in West Africa’s clean energy sector.

ByEmmanuel DanijiSeptember 19, 20240Comments

News

CBN Reduces Cybersecurity Levy on Electronic Transactions Amidst Backlash

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant reduction in the cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions, lowering it from 0.5% to 0.005%, as part of its new fiscal guidelines for 2024-2025. This reduction follows widespread opposition from various groups, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and numerous bank customers,…

ByEmmanuel DanijiSeptember 19, 20240Comments

News

Nigerians Launch SeeMeGlobal To Enhance Children’s Safety

SeeMeGlobal, a groundbreaking new app developed by a team of Nigerians based in the United States, has been unveiled with the aim of enhancing personal safety and security for individuals, including children under the care of others.

ByEmmanuel DanijiSeptember 19, 20240Comments

News

LinkedIn’s Quiet Move to Use User Data for AI Training: What You Need to Know and How to Opt Out

LinkedIn, the widely-used professional social networking platform, has quietly introduced a controversial update that automatically opts users into contributing their personal data for the training of generative AI models.

ByEmmanuel DanijiSeptember 19, 20240Comments

News

Google’s Economic Impact in Sub-Saharan Africa: $16 Billion Boost to Regional Economy

A new report released by Google has shed light on the significant economic contribution of the company’s products and services to Sub-Saharan Africa

ByEmmanuel DanijiSeptember 19, 20240Comments

Money News

Foodpreneurs Hub Secures $500,000 Pre-Seed Funding to Combat Food Insecurity in Africa

Foodpreneurs Hub, a foodtech platform founded in Nigeria, has recently secured $500,000 in pre-seed funding as part of its ongoing mission to tackle food insecurity across Africa.

ByEmmanuel DanijiSeptember 19, 20240Comments