Nokia has Reopened their Lagos Office
The NCC and Nokia patched things up very quickly.
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The Digital Rights and Freedom Bill: Laying the Foundation for Nigeria’s Digital Future
By Honorable Chukwuemeka Ujam, Titi Akinsanmi, and ‘Gbenga Sesan.
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Nigeria’s Social Media Bill is back, and it’s time to drop this dangerous legislation once and for all
This is a call to the global community that cares about free expression, to unite behind common principles, and spread the word: when users’ rights are under attack, we have your back.
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So…I decided to write about “it”
My take on the Apple-FBI conundrum.
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Does the NCC have a bigger stick to beat MTN with?
Tucked in the Section 29 of the Cybercrime Act is a provision that could be the cornerstone of the NCC’s argument as MTN challenges the NGN780 billion fine imposed on it by the monitoring body.
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Nigeria’s Computer Village dealers don’t like online stores very much
And that’s for good reason – these stores are taking deals away from them.
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Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari could withhold his assent to the social media bill
It’s not the first time the Nigerian Senate under the present administration has attempted to censor a part of the internet – albeit with a shoddily thought-through strategy.
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IsUhuruInKenya.co.ke is back
IsUhuruInKenya.co.ke; the Kenyan website that tells if president Uhuru Kenyatta is in the country, is back in operation after it went offline yesterday.
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These are the 6 organizations “secretly” running the internet
Without these six organizations, there’s no telling what the internet would look like today. And no, the Illuminati isn’t one of them.
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The Ministry of ICT is No More; Now what?
So, we’ve been anticipating the announcement of the new Minister of ICT, who would be (ad)ministering the tech sector. But I don’t think anyone saw this coming.
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Things that could go wrong with the BVN, which no one is talking about
This BVN registration exercise means that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has the bio data of every single person with a Nigerian bank account. And this presents a very dangerous scenario.
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If your bank account has been struck by the BVNpocalypse, here’s what to do
It’s judgement day. Here’s what to do if you’ve been hit by the mighty hammer of the BVN.
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What’s in the EULA agreement no one bothers to read?
Almost everywhere, there are the clauses that say “we can switch things up on you, so keep your eyes peeled”.
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The Why, When and How of increasing service prices in your business
We all hate price bumps. But sometimes it’s inevitable. Here’s how to do it without losing your customers.
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It’s time African governments take surveillance seriously and here’s why
The currency of the future is information, and if you don’t get it, someone else will, leaving you at a disadvantage. What’s confusing though is why this surveillance issue is not a topical discourse right now in Africa.
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President Kabila is not on Twitter. Who are the impersonators and what is their agenda?
The President of DRC is not on social media, yet there are over 15 accounts claiming to be him on “Tweeter”. Okay, so who are these impostors? And what could they possibly want?
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The one principle that would put your startup on the global map
And no, it’s not work harder than everyone else.
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Here’s the latest on CcHub’s i-HQ project
Currently, we have several groups benefitting from the CcHub’s initiative including four hospitals, 21 secondary schools and more….
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Why more African businesses should embrace the telecommuting culture
As Africa continues to develop, traffic congestions can only get worse. Maybe it’s high time we adopted a new working culture.
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All you need to know about Bank Verification Numbers
The Nigerian banking sector tightens loose security threads by introducing the BVN. So we decided to bring you up to date on what the BVN does and doesn’t do.
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Nigeria’s CBN is trying to regulate Bitcoin
The Central Bank of Nigeria has called for the regulation of the cryptocurrency, bitcoin, in Nigeria.
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CBN Releases Guidelines To Allow Nigerians In The Diaspora Register For BVN
The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled the guidelines for the enlistment of Nigerians in the diaspora on the BVN initiative, according to…
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DHL Goes Tech In Bid To Improve Logistics
DHL, the leading global brand in Logistics, is introducing pocket sized, android based, touch screen computers into the sub-saharan market to improve its supply…
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Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana reduce roaming charges
Four Southern African countries – Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana have announced plans to reduce their roaming charges. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia(CRAN),…
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Etisalat Nigeria Sues NCC Over 30 Percent Differential Granted to competition
Hope the court will calm frayed nerves and ensure parties involved stick to industry best practices.
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“Sauces” Say Tolu Ogunlesi Is To Be Appointed Special Assistant on New Media by the Buhari Administration
Tolu Ogunlesi to be appointed Special Assistant on New Media by Buhari Administration according to unconfirmed reports.
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NCC upgrades rulebook on SIM card replacement
NCC announces new requirements you need to meet in order to replace your SIM card.
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Analog Switch-off: 1.3 million Kenyan Households Blocked Out From Terrestrial TV
The digital switchover in Kenya has left more than 1.3 million Kenyan households unable to access free terrestrial TV broadcast.
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Kenyans May Begin Paying for Terrestrial TV as Kenya Implements Analogue Switch-off
The analogue switch-off is based on an agreement with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
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Lagos’ Technical School, FSTC, Gets Free WiFI and Alternative Power Supply from Vodacom
The ‘Power to You Project’ project by Vodacom aims to support public and private schools in Nigeria by ensuring that students and teachers have access to ICT and new telecommunication technologies.
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Africa needs to drive interconnectivity despite rapid internet growth – Internet Society Report
“As Africa’s user base grows, the need to coordinate and manage the growth and development of the Internet becomes increasingly important.”
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Buharimeter is an Accountability Tool for Nigeria’s New Administration
Hold the new administration accountable to their campaign promises with Buharimeter.
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The South African Civil Aviation Authority Issues New Regulations For Use of Drones
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) has announced new regulations on the use of drones in the country.
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BitStake is a Nigerian Bitcoin Exchange Platform
A Lagos-based bitcoin exchange startup, BitStake, says it will soon make its digital financial services available in the country.
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Rashy Hashem Resumes as Alcatel-Lucent’s Country Senior Officer in Ghana
Mr. Rashy is expected to assume overall responsibility for managing daily operations as well as taking the lead on strategic business directions for alcatel-lucent’s activities in Ghana.
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What Will Africa’s Internet Look Like in a Few Years From Now?
It is quite possible that by the time net neutrality in Africa does become an issue, most of Africa’s internet users will have found themselves in a maze of AOL-esque internet walled gardens from the era of dial-up.
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Plans To Withdraw Inactive MMO Licenses
Dormant mobile money operators (MMOs) in Nigeria may soon have their licenses withdrawn by the country’s apex bank, Central Bank of Nigeria…
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The International Solar Community Will Gather at PVTech’s Solar Energy Event in Accra
The second Solar & Off-Grid Renewables Africa conference and exhibition of the solar energy news publishers, PVTech will kick off tomorrow in Accra.
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Nigeria’s CPC Warns MNOs in Nigeria of Possible Litigation
Nigeria’s Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has stated that punitive measures may soon be meted out on Mobile Network Operators in Nigeria for what it deems erratic network services.
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Sierra Leone and Gambia Lead the World in Real GDP Growth
Out of the top 20 countries by annual growth rate of real GDP in 2014, 13 are from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with Sierra Leone featuring 10.4% and Zambia at 8.3%
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