Category: TECH

NCC Unleashes a Fight Against Substandard Phone Vendors in Lagos

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In an effort to shield customers from losses and other inconveniences, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has imposed sanctions on vendors of quasi and counterfeit equipment. The commission issued a warning to Nigerians against using and patronizing such devices when it was arresting leaders of three companies in Kano State. According to the agency, these devices are primarily responsible for the poor service experiences. The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) was put in charge of the offenders so that further investigation and necessary action could be taken. Here…

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ICT Sector Contributes to Nigeria’s GDP in Q3 of 2022 More it has Done in the Past 5 Years.

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According to the 3rd Quarter report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the Information and Communication Technology(ICT) have contributed an all-time high of 5% to the nation’s GDP in the last 5 quarters According to NBS, the non-oil sector expanded by 4.27 percent in the third quarter of 2022, with the growth being primarily fueled by the following industries: trade, transportation (road transport), finance and insurance (financial institutions), agriculture (crop production), and real estate, which together accounted for positive GDP growth. According to Ajibola Olude, executive secretary of…

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IWD: Google-1M-For-Nigerian-Women

LAGOS—Google yesterday announced $1m support for African women, including Nigerian women entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses. The support, according to Google forms part of its effort to mark 2022 International Women’s Day. Head Brand and Reputation, Africa – Google, Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde, who made the announcement, said: “Research shows that 58 percent of small and medium-sized business, SMB, entrepreneurs in Africa are women. Despite this, women-run businesses show, on average, 34 percent lower profits than those run by their male counterparts. They are also less likely to receive funding and…

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