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Google to roll out disclosure rules for AI-generated election Ads

by Deborah Dan-Awoh

September 7, 2023

In a move to enhance transparency and combat misinformation, global search giant Google has announced its plan to mandate verified...

40% of fintech apps in Nigeria have security issues – Appknox

September 7, 2023

Mobile application security company, Appknox, has said that its analysis of fintech apps in Nigeria shows that 40% of the...

Why Lagos needs an ICT development agency – Sikiru Shehu

September 7, 2023

Sikiru Shehu, has said that the Lagos State Government would need to establish an ICT development agency fashioned after the...

Itana raises $2 million pre-seed to build Africa’s first digital free zone

Itana, formerly known as Talent City, has raised $2 million in a pre-seed that will power its dream of building...

Reactions

Nigerians push for a new NIPOST that will operate like NIBSS

Some Nigerians have pushed forward ideas that will transform the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) into an entity that operates in...

Nigeria’s telecom industry still burdened with hidden taxes – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that despite its efforts and recent executive orders issued by President Bola Tinubu...

virtual dollar card apps, Payday, ALAT by Wema

Metrics

Top 5 virtual dollar card apps in Nigeria by number of downloads

Despite the forex scarcity challenge that has seen some virtual dollar card providers suspend the service, a number of other...

Appointments

Google appoints Nigerian, Alex Okosi, as Managing Director for Africa

September 5, 2023

Google has announced the appointment of Nigerian-born Alex Okosi, currently Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, as the...

New NASENI boss vows to boost economy with tech, innovation

September 5, 2023

The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil...

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Nigeria’s internet connections hit 159.5 million in July 2023