Nigeria telecoms companies will let you rollover data subscription from June 26th

The issue of carrying over your unused data into a new subscription will soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the Nigerian Communications Commision, NCC.

Edo State's first Innovation hub 'Edo Innovates' kicks off June 14th

The Government of Edo State, as part of its efforts to boost youth employment, ICT and Innovation in the state is set to launch Edo Innovates; the state’s first innovation hub.

Upnepa Nigeria - a new app that will notify you of current state of power supply

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Upnepa Nigeria is a newly launched mobile app that notifies you whenever electricity is restored or distorted at home, office, community or campus.

Shoprite launches mobile money service "Shoprite Money," to be available in Nigeria soon

Shoprite, South Africa’s retail giant, has launched its own mobile money service called Shoprite Money. The company partnered with Standard Bank, Google and global financial technology company Celbux to launch this e-payment service.

Register now for Click-On-Kaduna Digital Jobs Workshop!

Registrations are currently on for the “CLICK-ON KADUNA” digital jobs workshop sponsored by the Kaduna State Government in partnership with the World Bank and Digital Naija.

Facebook partners CcHUB to launch NG_Hub in Lagos

Facebook, as part of its commitment and ongoing investment in Africa, has unveiled NG_hub in Lagos, Nigeria Facebook – its first flagship community hub space in Africa, in partnership with CcHub.

Bitcoin trader Paxful to launch blockchain incubator hub in Lagos, Nigeria

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Paxful has disclosed plans to launch a blockchain incubator hub in Nigeria. Lagos is the choice location for the hub and it will be officially opened later this year.

NITDA kicks-off its ICT training program for people with disabilities

As parts of its mandate to develop and regulate Information Technology in Nigeria, The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has kicked off a specialized Training for Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs).

National Information Technology Competition 2018; Registration opens for Tertiary students in Nigeria

Interested students from Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria are invited to register for the National Information Technology Competition For Tertiary Institutions.

Nigeria Innovation Summit scheduled for September 26 in Abuja

The Nigeria Innovation Summit (www.innovationsummit.ng) will in its 3rd year, according to the Organisers focus on the theme: "Building a Culture of Innovation in Nigeria for Sustainable Economic Growth."

The 2018 Start-up Kebbi Programme registration is ongoing (Apply Here)

Registrations are on for the 2018 edition of the Startup Kebbi programme.

Ecobank launches Fintech Challenge Competition for Start-ups in Africa (2018)

Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, is inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter its Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Now in its second year, the initiative gives African start-ups the chance to promote their fintech solutions, and potentially to partner Ecobank in rolling-out their solutions across Ecobank’s 33 markets.

OMG! DSTv may soon loose its exclusive rights to broadcasting the EPL

DSTv seems to be heading for a pitfall as its subsidiary, Supersports is presently under intense regulatory scrutiny by the South African government and may soon loose its exclusive rights to broadcasting the popular English Premier League (EPL) and other key sports.

Samsung Expands Bixby Assistant for Galaxy S8 To Over 200 Countries Including Nigeria and South Africa

Bixby, Samsung's own virtual assistant which debuted on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ back in March, 2017 has now been expanded to over 200 countries worldwide.

Bill Gates Says "Hello from Tanzania" In His First Ever Post On Instagram!

The richest man in the world and the cofounder of Microsoft, Bill Gates becomes the newest follower of Instagram as he joins the Facebook owned photo-sharing platform with his very first post from Tanzania.

Nigeria Ranks No. 101 In The World For Mobile Broadband Internet Speed, Behind Cote d'Ivoire and Kenya

Nigeria, according to the monthly Global Index Analysis conducted by Speedtest, for the month of July, 2017, ranked No. 101 for Mobile Broadband Internet Speed, behind other African countries like Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire and Kenya, while it placed No. 110 for Fixed Broadband Speed.

Tecno Mobile Sold Over 9 Million Devices Across Africa In 2016, Reports Say

Tecno Mobile, one of Africa based franchise retail network offering low-cost smartphone in the continent sold over 9 million smartphones in 2016 alone, according to a GSMA report.

Google Aims To Train 10 Million Africans In Online Skills

Googles CEO, Sundar Pichai, who is currently in Lagos, Nigeria, said in an interview that Alphabet Inc’s Google aims to train 10 million people in Africa in online skills over the next five years in an effort to make them more employable,

Mr. Eazi Becomes The First Ever African Act To Be Featured On Apple Music's 'Up Next Artist' Series

*It's your boy Eeeazi! Zagadat!*🙌😎

Alibaba's Jack Ma to Make His First Ever Official Visit to Africa!

Jack Ma, Asia's richest man and the founder of Alibaba Group, will be making his first ever official trip to Africa.