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Nigeria: Minister reiterates FG’s push for nationwide fibre expansion
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s plans to expand digital connectivity across Nigeria through ...
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Nigeria: CAC calls for unified beneficial ownership registers to tackle illicit finance
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has called for the harmonisation and centralisation of Nigeria’s beneficial ownership registers to strengthen efforts against illicit financial ...
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Nigeria: AI firm Flam raises $40m in Series B funding
Artificial intelligence interactive content company Flam has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by QED Investors, as it seeks ...
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Nigeria: NITDA seeks more investment in Nigeria’s data centre infrastructure
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is calling for increased investment in Nigeria’s data centre infrastructure as the country’s expanding digital economy ...
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Nigeria: New telco Lebara begins nationwide operations
Nigeria’s newest telecommunications operator, Lebara, has commenced nationwide commercial operations, making its mobile services available to consumers as it seeks to establish a ...
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Nigeria: NASD targets expansion into digital securities and commercial papers
NASD Plc is preparing for its next phase of growth by expanding beyond traditional securities trading into a broader capital-formation ecosystem, with plans ...
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Nigeria: NCC pushes digital inclusion for persons with disabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with CBM International Nigeria, has called for stronger efforts to ensure persons with disabilities are fully ...
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Nigeria: Lebara becomes Nigeria’s second commercial MVNO after Vitel
Lebara Nigeria, the local subsidiary of London-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Lebara Group, has commenced commercial operations, becoming the latest entrant into ...
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Nigeria: 61% of Nigerians want lower interest rates, says CBN survey
A majority of Nigerian households and businesses want the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to reduce interest rates, with 60.9 per cent of ...
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Nigeria: Telcos deploy 8,526 network sites despite fibre cuts — NCC
Mobile network operators in Nigeria have deployed 8,526 of the 12,179 coverage and capacity sites committed across the country, representing about 70 per ...
