Internet outage was due to faults in the undersea cables connecting the region to the rest of the world Internet users in the East African region are experiencing poor connectivity In March, parts of West and Southern Africa also faced similar outages Internet users in the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda are experiencing poor connectivity, with service providers across the region acknowledging the issue. Ben Roberts, an industry expert told the BBC that the intermittent service was due to faults in the undersea cables connecting the region to the rest of the world via South Africa.…
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9PSB Is A Nigeria Digital Payment Service Bank Focused On Financial Inclusion 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s digital payment service bank, has encouraged the growth and development of more Information Technology startups by sponsoring the just concluded Kano TechPrenuer Conference, a tech entrepreneur gathering held at Meena Event Centre, Lodge Road, Kano. The flagship event, which was organised by IMH Global with the theme: ‘Empowering Tomorrow: Innovating in the Digital Space,’ aimed at bringing together tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore emerging trends, share insights, and enhance networking opportunities within the technology ecosystem, with a focus on fostering…
Google Re-launches Hustle Academy With AI Focus To Empower African SMBs Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a programme dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Digital TimesNG reports that this year, the programme introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI training integrated directly into the curriculum. SMBs are the backbone of Africa’s economy, yet many face challenges accessing funding and developing the essential skills needed to grow their businesses. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), 40% of formal SMBs in developing countries have…
9mobile, Nigeria’s customer-centric telecommunications company has refreshed its ‘MoreBusiness ComboPak’ offerings with additional benefits to enable new and potential customers enjoy more value on calls, data, SMS and CUG for their Businesses. The ‘MoreBusiness ComboPak’ product offering is a flexible and customizable plan with an array of add-on services. The plan gives customers benefits of extra cost-saving tariff within the bundle, and 100% bonus data upon repurchase of select bundles. With the update, 9mobile customers on this plan will also enjoy free incoming calls while roaming on select networks in the following 10 countries: UK, UAE, South Africa, Kenya, Spain,…
CyberAgric Will Drive Food Production In Nigeria Flexify Solutions, a leading tech-based firm in Oyo State, has introduced “CyberAgric,” an innovative solution designed to drive food production in Nigeria. Digital TimesNG understands that the launch is in recognition of the crucial role of modern agricultural practices in ensuring food security, especially in a nation like Nigeria, where this is a top priority. CyberAgric is a cutting-edge mobile application that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to support Nigerian farmers, particularly those involved in cash crop cultivation such as cassava and maize. The app’s groundbreaking features include early disease detection, with the capability…
The Blockchain Industry Meeting Was Originally Scheduled For 10 AM Monday (Today) The proposed meeting between stakeholders in the blockchain industry and the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Emomotimi Agama, earlier scheduled for 10 am today (Monday, May 6, 2024) has been rescheduled. The virtual meeting being facilitated by the Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN) will now hold at 2:30 pm today, Monday 6, 2024. This change in time was disclosed in an email sent to Digital TimesNG early Monday and signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria,…
Konga is offering its customers free same-day delivery across all major cities in Nigeria Konga, the only authorised shop-in-shop for Starlink Internet kits in Nigeria, said it is offering its customers free same-day delivery across all major cities in the country. With prices of Starlink Internet kits slashed by 50%, the company is delivering additional value so that both homes and businesses in urban and remote places can enjoy infinite possibilities with their internet on both their standard and enterprise installations. This offer which is available both online and in its retail stores nationwide is exclusive to new and existing…
Global consumer electronics pioneer LG Electronics, recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 in the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi, under the brand’s theme of Reinventing Together. The event, which focused not only on showcasing the latest innovations, but also on building relationships with its stakeholders, had a confirmed attendance of over 500 guests each who were provided with the chance for a hands-on experience with each product. During the course of the showcase event, LG Electronics exhibited their latest products and innovations in home appliances that not only enhance daily life, but also provide functionality, unique upgradability and personalization.…
-The rebranded ABoICT Merit and Leadership Distinguished Lecture/Awards Series holds on Saturday, May 25, 2024 -ABoICT 2024 theme is ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Good, The Complex and The Anticipated’ CommunicationsWeek Media Limited, a certified global ICT company with over two million online subscribers, has announced Prof. Yakub Aliyu, as the keynote speaker at the 2024 Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Distinguished Lecture. Aliyu will be speaking on the theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Good, The Complex and The Anticipated”, whichleans heavily on the fact that AI is changing lives. This year’s rebranded Africa’s Beacon of ICT (ABoICT) Merit…
The president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Adesola Akinsanya has said that the .ng domain name, Nigeria’s country code top-level domain (ccTLD), is the nation’s critical resource in the digital space. The .ng domain extension is unique to Nigeria, and it can give businesses a strong local identity. This can help establish trust with customers, which is especially important for businesses that rely on local customers. Akinsanya made the comments at NiRA Executive Board of Directors (EBOD) and Management Training held at the Lagos Business School (LBS). The NiRA Executive Board and Management Training at LBS spanned a…