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Expert urges Buhari to assent toData Protection Bill – Daily Trust
A cyber-security expert, Mr. Remi Afon, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Data Protection bill, which was passed by the 8thNational Assembly in May 2019. He...
Read moreHuawei to establish ICT Academy in Bauchi varsity – Daily Trust
Huawei Technologies Company Nigeria Limited has concluded plans to establish its ICT Academy in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi. Ms Melissa Chen Yefang, Huawei Enterprise Service & Delivery...
Read moreQuiz: How will your startup survive in Lagos? | TechCabal
You started a million-dollar company, where will you locate your HQ? Ikoyi. That's what smart business people do. ...
Read moreWith over $1 million in seed funding, QuickBus looks to drive an online bus-booking revolution in Africa | TechCabal
It would be good if you knew in advance what people had said about buses before you got on, Humphrey Wrey thought to himself. He was traveling by bus...
Read moreIn Lagos, Gokada and MAX.ng riders take to the streets to protest “okada ban” | TechCabal
A group of Gokada and MAX.ng riders in Lagos are having a rally to protest an Okada ban The Lagos state government announced a ban on motorcycles and tricycles...
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#NerdsUnite2020: Global tech leaders to discuss enabling expertise, cloud computing in Lagos Feb 21 – Daily Trust
Over 500 IT professionals from leading tech-focused organisations across West Africa are expected to meet in Lagos on February 21, 2020 for MainOnes 5th annual gathering of its flagship...
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Godaddy acquires South African startup, Over as it looks to expand beyond domain registration | TechCabal
Godaddy acquires Over, a South African startup as it moves to become a media start-up Godaddy is one of the biggest names in domain registration. As of March 2019,...
Read moreLateral Capital on track to close a $50 million fund for emerging markets | TechCabal
After accepting its first Limited Partner (LP) investment in 2018, Lateral Capital has exceeded its initial closing target of $20 million. The US-based fund aims to accelerate and invest...
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How technology will shape studying, enterprise communication in 2020 Wowbii CEO – Daily Trust
Nigerians would experience immense technology disruption in the education and business sectors this year, as its expected to shape how students learn and businesses interact with their staff and...
Read moreDespite legal questions, Lagos commissioner insists ban on ORide, MAX.ng and Gokada will stand | TechCabal
Bike hailing startups are operating in a regulatory grey area in Lagos. The proposed license offers a way out, but at an unsustainable N25m annually fee. While sources in...
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Grammy bites: Cybercriminals target 9,000 internet users in Nigeria – Daily Trust
Cybercriminals are actively abusing the names of artists and songs nominated for a Grammy 2020 award, in order to spread malware. Kaspersky protection technologies (www.Kaspersky.co.za) detected a 39% rise...
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Why this fintech company is helping African SMEs finance Facebook and Google ads | TechCabal
For many small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria and across Africa, access to finance anywhere on the continent remains a critical issue that determines to what degree...
Read moreAfrican tech companies raised $2.02 billion in equity in 2019 – Partech Africa report | TechCabal
In 2019, there were at least 250 rounds of equity investment above $200,000 into African tech startups. These funding rounds involved 234 startups raising a total of US$2.02 Billion...
Read moreUKs decision good for more superior, secure telecoms infrastructure - Huawei – Daily Trust
Huawei says it is reassured by the UK governments confirmation to allow it to participate in the countrys 5G roll-out. Victor Zhang, Vice-President, Huawei, said in a statement that...
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Sendy, a Kenyan logistics startup, closes $20m Series B round | TechCabal
Sendy, a Kenyan startup that facilitates on-demand delivery services, has closed a $20 million Series B round, TechCrunch reports. Founded in 2015 by Meshack Alloys, Evanson Biwott, Don Okoth,...
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Why WhatsApp may stop working on your phones next month – Daily Trust
WhatsApp has said the messenger will stop working on millions of people’s phones from Saturday, February . WhatsApp has at least 1.5 billion users all over the world. The...
Read moreUK may permit Huawei equipment in 5G networks – Daily Trust
The UK government may soon decide on whether to allow the leading technology giant, Huawei, to participate in its 5G networks rollout. British officials will reportedly green light the...
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Facebook unveils new look, new features – Daily Trust
Worlds biggest social network, Facebook, has unveiled a new look with all new designs and features. Facebook released the new feature on Beta and would roll it out worldwide...
Read moreBREAKING: ORide, MAX.ng, Gokada and others banned from major areas in Lagos | TechCabal
Following weeks of rumors and a crackdown on commercial motorcyclists in Lagos state in January, the Lagos state government has officially banned motorcycles and tricycles in most parts of...
Read moreBREAKING: OPay, MAX.ng, Gokada and others banned from major areas in Lagos | TechCabal
Following weeks of rumors and a crackdown on commercial motorcyclists in Lagos state in January, the Lagos state government has officially banned motorcycles and tricycles in most parts of...
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StarTimes slashes decoder, dish prices – Daily Trust
ADVERTISEMENT StarTimes has announced the price reduction of its decoder and dish with one-month free subscription for new subscribers. The pay TV company announced the price reduction from N8,...
Read moreGoogle launches Developer Space in Lagos – Daily Trust
ADVERTISEMENT Google will launch a Developer Space in Lagos that will allow developers, entrepreneurs and community groups to train, network, and grow their expertise. Google CEO, Sundar Pichai had...
Read moreQuickteller commences sale of 2020 JAMB e-PINs – Daily Trust
ADVERTISEMENT Parents and guardians of wards intending to sit for the 2020 UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) and DE (Direct Entry) examinations can now obtain the required JAMB (Joint...
Read moreTelecom: RoW issue has been resolved FG – Daily Trust
The Governors Forum has resolved to address the lingering issue of Right of Way (RoW) charges in a bid to deepen broadband penetration in the country and promote a...
Read moreSaudi Arabia crown prince suspected of hacking using WhatsApp – Daily Trust
This one is big. So big that the United Nations (UN) last week demanded that the US investigate the possibility that Mohammad bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi...
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Jumia shares soar as it plots new paths to growth and sustainability | TechCabal
With JumiaPay, what is the future of Jumia? On Wednesday, January 22, Jumia invited a group of journalists to a press conference in a cushy conference room at Eko...
Read moreFlutterwave and Paystack, and an acquisition path for African fintechs | TechCabal
Theres a consolidation going on in the fintech space. Last Wednesday, 15 January, Visa announced it was acquiring Plaid for $5.3 billion. Plaid is a US-based fintech that develops...
Read moreTC Quiz: What phone app can you not do with out? | TechCabal
How many images do you take before choosing the one to publish online? 5 ...
Read moreWorking in paradise: A Nigerian’s tech experience in Mauritius | TechCabal
Its 5:19pm in Lagos when my conversation with Jerome ends. His final text to me is: Im living and working on paradise island, I cant complain. Grab a chair,...
Read moreNigerian-based Semicolon has a unique approach to training world-class software engineers | TechCabal
Sam Immanuel, Semicolon's founder, inspects Omotolani Ligali at the Semicolon campus Gbemisola Imran is one of only four women in a class of thirty-one at Semicolon. In ten months,...
Read moreGovernors have resolved to address Right of Way issue - FG – Daily Trust
The Nigerian Governors Forum has resolved to address the lingering issue of Right of Way (RoW) charges in a bid to deepen broadband penetration in the country and promote...
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African payday lenders face distribution problems if Google acts | TechCabal
Access to credit in Africa is difficult because banks consider retail loans risky. But payday lenders are filling this gap, promising instant loans with no collateral. While they provide...
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Perception: Iyin Aboyeji’s Future Africa Fund is offering more than money | TechCabal
Billion-dollar companies are not built by rich founders with shiny pitch decks. Bullish big-ticket announcements do not guarantee great leaps. And while capital remains a primary need globally, a...
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Flutterwave raises $35 million for business expansion across Africa | TechCabal
Business-to-business payments platform Flutterwave has completed a $35 million Series B round. With operations across eight African countries and the UK, Flutterwave is positioning itself as a strategic partner...
Read moreThe CDC Group invests $15 million in TLcom’s Africa Fund | TechCabal
The African tech ecosystem has scored a new pool of funding. CDC Group, a UK development finance organization, is investing $15 million in TLcom Capitals TIDE Africa Fund. The...
Read moreTop seven things leading CEOs say about Nigerias tech industry in 2020 – Daily Trust
Over the last few years, we have seen a major disruption in Nigeria largely due to the role that technology has played (and is still playing) in modernising the...
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Muster is becoming Nigerias Airbnb | TechCabal
Obianuju Nsofor is a young professional building up her career. She works in finance. Its a pretty demanding industry, so she prefers to live close to work. But Lagos...
Read moreDeployment of technology will tackle insurgency in N/East NASENI – Daily Trust
Deployment of technology and engineering tools will tackle insurgency in the North- East, the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has said. To this end, the Yobe...
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VerifyMe secures Series A Financing from Consonance Investment Managers – Daily Trust
ADVERTISEMENT As part of efforts to build Africas Know Your Customer (KYC) infrastructure, VerifyMe Nigeria, an ID verification and KYC technology company has secured a Series A financing from...
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How China acquires high technology – Daily Trust
Catching up on high technologies developed by others almost a century ago can probably not take place via conventional, civilized manner; and especially so because the countries you are...
Read moreKenyan bus-travel platform QuickBus raises seed funding from Abu Dhabi | TechCabal
A Kenyan online platform for reviewing and buying bus tickets in Africa has completed a seed round. Beyond ticketing, QuickBus lets users review and rate experiences on bus travel...
Read moreQuiz: How Much Will You Raise In Your Seed Spherical? | TechCabal
Who is your co-founder? Who needs a co-founder? ...
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Is your SIM registration data in the wrong palms? | TechCabal
My first 9Mobile SIM was registered with a roadside agent. I submitted my fingerprints, a photo of my face, address, full name, date of birth, state of origin, and...
Read moreInside the Finance Bill: Nigeria is planning to introduce digital taxes | TechCabal
Nigeria could be joining the number of countries introducing digital taxes. The recently signed Nigerian Finance Bill quietly gave the Minister of Finance full powers to impose digital taxes...
Read morePaying a 20 daily tax to access social media in Museveni’s Uganda | TechCabal
If you’re finding our tech series for the first time, catch up on when we talked about John’s Nigerian’s tech experience in Saudi Arabia and Tunde’s experience as a...
Read moreInsight: How Migos credit-as-a-service innovation attracted clients in Brazil | TechCabal
Helping emerging enterprises and individual borrowers access reliable credit is good business. When your model also helps banks guarantee recurring returns, chances are youll get business requests from various...
Read moreLagos begins e-registration of candidates for 2020 WASSCE – Daily Trust
ADVERTISEMENT The Lagos State Government has commenced electronic-registration (data capturing) of the 2020 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Senior Secondary School candidates in public secondary...
Read moreNCC takes tech hubs to rural areas – Daily Trust
ADVERTISEMENT NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says there is need to facilitate local content development by promoting ICT innovation and technology...
Read moreBuhari voices commitment to public service delivery through ICT – Daily Trust
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the commitment of his administration to use technology for enhanced public service delivery. President Buhari, while receiving the leadership of Computer Professionals Registration Council...
Read moreNew smart diaper unveiled at CES 2020 – Daily Trust
A company in Miami called Smardii is developing a new smart diaper that will monitor for the presence of urine and stool to help keep both senior citizens and...
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