Nigeria’s creative industry urge funding support as AI reshapes cultural economy

Leaders in Nigeria’s creative industry say artificial intelligence (AI) presents both risks and opportunities for the sector, while calling on financiers to recognise its economic value and channel funding into technology-driven growth. Speaking during a panel session at the QED NG Creative Powerhouse Summit in Lagos on Tuesday, Kunle Afolayan, Nollywood filmmaker, says technology “is […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingNigeria’s creative industry urge funding support as AI reshapes cultural economy

AI could power Nigeria’s creative economy leap, Africa Soft Power founder says

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be the catalyst that propels Nigeria into a global leadership role in monetising its rich cultural assets, according to Dr. Nkiru Balonwu, Founder of the Africa Soft Power Group. Speaking at the QED NG Creative Powerhouse Summit in Lagos, themed “Financing as a Catalyst for a Thriving Creative Economy,” Balonwu describes […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingAI could power Nigeria’s creative economy leap, Africa Soft Power founder says

Interswitch MVNE unit plots rollout of 5G, IoT services in Nigeria

Systegra Technologies, a subsidiary of Interswitch Group, is gearing up to launch 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) services across Nigeria, in a bold move expected to reshape the country’s telecoms landscape and deepen access to next-generation mobile connectivity, its parent company says.

Source of Article

Continue ReadingInterswitch MVNE unit plots rollout of 5G, IoT services in Nigeria

Verve inks major tech, e-commerce alliances to expand digital access for Africans 

Verve, which has operated for over 15 years, says the partnerships will empower consumers and entrepreneurs with secure, versatile, and convenient access to global platforms using payment methods tailored to Africa’s unique financial landscape. Verve, which has operated for over 15 years, says the partnerships will empower consumers and entrepreneurs with secure, versatile, and convenient […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingVerve inks major tech, e-commerce alliances to expand digital access for Africans 

Lagos to deepen land reform with digital skills training for land officers

The Lagos State Government is ramping up its digital transformation drive in land governance with a two-day capacity-building programme aimed at equipping Land Officers with vital digital skills in land titling and documentation. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Establishments and Training, gathers officials from land-related agencies across Lagos to embrace international best practices […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingLagos to deepen land reform with digital skills training for land officers

Muzakkari: Inside KASITDA pioneer D-G’s bold drive for Kano’s digital transformation

In a bold stroke signalling its resolve to chart a future rooted in innovation and digital inclusion, Kano State has appointed Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari as the pioneer Director-General of the Kano State Information Technology Development Agency (KASITDA). Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s selection of Dr. Muzakkari — a computer scientist, seasoned public servant, and policy […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingMuzakkari: Inside KASITDA pioneer D-G’s bold drive for Kano’s digital transformation

Nigerians now spend about ₦30,000 monthly on data amid hike

Data: A luxury or a lifeline?  Across the board, many respondents reveal that their monthly data expenses have ballooned to around ₦30,000—an amount equivalent to nearly half of Nigeria’s national minimum wage. And yet, they still complain of inconsistent network service and poor value for money. “I use Glo and spend almost ₦30,000 monthly. But […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingNigerians now spend about ₦30,000 monthly on data amid hike

Tech pioneer Nkiru Balonwu to deliver QEDNG Creative Summit keynote

The announcement was made by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG in a statement issued in Lagos. Dr. Balonwu, known for her time as CEO of Spinlet, Sub-Saharan Africa’s first major music streaming platform oversaw the company’s growth to over two million subscribers solidified her reputation as a leading figure […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingTech pioneer Nkiru Balonwu to deliver QEDNG Creative Summit keynote

Nigeria opens licensing round for International A2P Messaging Services

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is licensing International Application-to-Person (A2P) Messaging Aggregator Services in a move to tighten regulatory oversight, boost security, and enhance quality of international messaging traffic terminating in Nigeria. The telecoms regulator says the new licensing regime introduces “a structured and transparent framework for managing the flow of international messaging […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingNigeria opens licensing round for International A2P Messaging Services

Heirs Technologies warns businesses on risks of outdated IT systems, calls for tech audits

Heirs Technologies, a Nigerian enterprise technology firm, is urging African businesses to prioritise technology audits, warning that outdated systems and disconnected tools are undermining operational efficiency, increasing costs, and limiting growth across the continent. “Technology underpins nearly every aspect of modern business, including operations, decision-making, customer experience, and scalability,” Heirs Technologies says in a company […]

Source of Article

Continue ReadingHeirs Technologies warns businesses on risks of outdated IT systems, calls for tech audits