Uber: technology is driving urban mobility

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IN many bustling urban cities around the world, policy makers and regulators are becoming increasingly focused on creating sustainable solutions that effectively address the rising vehicular congestion that these cities experience. In Lagos, traffic and congestion    are what inhabitants grapple with  daily. According to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the population of the state stands at over 24 million. This is equal to 30 African cities combined. Uber General Manager West Africa, Lola Kassim, said by 2050, it is estimated that the… Read more

Bracing for machine learning, artificial intelligence era

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Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) will be key enablers in a new era of digital experiences and value propositions, but the revolution needs human interaction. Experts say keeping the interactions between AI and clients in a fair and unbiased manner will be critical to the success of businesses, LUCAS AJANAKU reports. Machine Learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) are two very hot buzzwords right now, and often seem to be used interchangeably. They are not quite the same thing,… Read more

Investors: five amazing innovations from Nigerian fintech entrepreneurs

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ice President Yemi Osinbajo recently addressed key players in the technology arena at the Silicon Valley to support and investment into Nigeria’s budding technology companies, Hence, Paul Oluwakoya in this report analyses some of the home-grown(Nigeria) Financial Technology innovations for the global market. The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo recently visited Los Angeles, USA with a delegation drawn from both public and private sectors. He visited a couple of places in the smart city, including Hollywood and the… Read more

Why Ericsson Shares Global Reports on Mobile Data Traffic

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In this interview, Chafic Traboulsi; Head, Networks; Ericsson, Middle East & Africa Gives Insight on the Importance of Regular Mobility Report on Live Networks across the Globe. Excerpts How did you arrive at the numbers released in the report? The Ericsson figures for actual and net added subscriptions are based on several data sources including regulators and operators, as well as macroeconomic factors. Ericsson performs forecasts on a regular basis to support internal planning as well as market communications. The… Read more

‘Software can displace oil’

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Over the years, there have been issues around little or no emphasis on the software industry and preference of offshore software to local ones. Countries, such India and the United States, have taken advantage of the software industry to make huge dollars. The Managing Director of Upperlink Limited, an indigenous software development company licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Payment Service Solution Provider (PSSP), Mr. Segun Akano, says the software industry has the potential to displace… Read more

‘How to beat cyber criminals’

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Cybercrook
With so many cyber threats out there, today's organisations need a consolidated view to detect, report on and prevent attacks on their networks. This is because businesses are investing heavily in gathering threat intelligence in an effort to stay ahead of cyber criminals. A cyber security expert and Manager at Infoblox Africa, Rene Bosman said upfront knowledge about current and potential threats can help people identify security risks to your business so you can make informed decisions and defend against… Read more

MTN, Nokia term up on customer experience

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With the increasing demand on telecoms network services and the subsequent rise in customer related issues, MTN, in partnership with Nokia, has launched a revolutionary cognitive analytics solution for customer insight. The proprietary solution was designed to provide a complete view of customer experience, device analytics, network experience and usage. This will help the company better and much quicker understand network quality/user issues, reduce customer churn, grow usage, achieve best experience in the market and lead to a more positive… Read more

CPN to govts: embrace IT for economic development

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CPN to govts: embrace IT for economic development
The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) has urged the three tiers of government to embrace technology to deliver services to the people. It warned that governments that failed to embrace technology have fallen while those that deploy technology have continued to rise. Its Registrar, Mr. Allwell C. Achumba, who spoke during 2018 IT Professionals’ Assembly in Abuja,  said: “We live in a world driven and powered by intellect and technology, a world where we see nations rise and… Read more

MTN Foundation conducts ICT, Business Training in Oyo

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MTN Foundation has held Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Business Skills Training for youths  and for journalists. The two-day training which was the pilot phase of the initiative, held on Thursday and Friday, June 28th and 29th, 2018 at the Olola Ogunlana Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State. Cross section of participants at the on the 1st day of the MTN Foundation’s ICT and Business Skills Training at MTN Foundation's ICT and Business Skills Training… Read more

How technology can deliver credible elections, by NCS

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Nigeria’s elections have usually been marred by rigging and violence, leading to deaths and destruction of properties. But the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) believes the application of technology to the process would change the narrative, reports LUCAS AJANAKU THE Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) has said the application of technology to the elector  al process in the country would deliver free, fair and rancour-free elections. Its President, Prof Adesola Aderounmu, said there is the need for information communication technology (ICT) to… Read more

Nigeria: Visafone 800MHz to MTN Okay for Telecoms Growth

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MTN
MTN Nigeria has said the 30% National Broadband Plan (NBP 2013-2018) by the Federal Government can be actualized by fourth quarter of the year with the release of Visafone’s 800 Megahertz spectrum for usage in the telecommunication sector. The multinational mobile telecommunications company explained that its network coverage and Quality of Service (QoS) bound to improve for the benefit of subscribers in the sector with Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC)’s approval of the spectrum transfer to MTN Nigeria. According to Senior… Read more

Taxes, other charges killing us, say telcos

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Telecoms operators have lamented the crippling effect of multiple taxation, arbitrary charges and other challenges besetting the industry. The operators, acting under the aegis of Association of Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ATCO), also lamented that the sector was left out in this year’s Appropriation Bill, which was assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari. Its President, Olusola Teniola, said lamented that the budget demonstrates the incapability of the government to further fund and spend on the much-needed infrastructure projects, such as… Read more

Technology exhibition holds July 14

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Technology exhibition holds July 14
TEXPO Technology Exhibition, in conjunction with Purple Chip, is set to stage this year's technology exhibition. A statement by its coordinator, Mr Adetolani Eko, explained that the forum will hold on Saturday, July 14, at LCCI Conference & Exhibition Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos with: "Driving affordable and sustainable innovation" as its theme. He said  it is a yearly event aimed at encouraging young and innovative technology entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Africa as a force to reckon with in the… Read more