The impact of the pandemic and lockdown demands a lot of innovation from entrepreneurs, a process that might be eased with the creation of transparent and open government data across different public …
What’s next for other African countries as Kenya finally lifts ban on drones?
After a drawn-out process that began early in 2019, Kenya’s regulation on unmanned aircraft systems has been signed into law, meaning the purchase and use of drones is no longer illegal. A look at the…
How Nigerian crowdfunding startups can survive new SEC regulations
Given the heavy requirements present in the SEC’s new regulations for crowdfunding in Nigeria, we have a chat with some experts on how these platforms can keep afloat as well as some regulatory recomm…
NITDA to obtain exemption for essential services startups during lockdown
Following the proposals of the recently convened tech advisory committee on COVID-19, NITDA begins working on exemptions for startups offering essential services during the lockdown, but other cushion…
11 burning questions about 5G answered
Given the rise of speculations on 5G and its role in the current global pandemic, we answer some questions on what exactly 5G is, its current state in Nigeria, and its health implications relating to …
Fact check: Sealed Jumia warehouse reopened, deliveries still ongoing
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency recently announced sealing off a Jumia warehouse in Lagos, but insider sources reveal that it has since been unsealed and essential items are still bein…
German investment firm, Rocket Internet, sells off stake in Jumia
Roughly a year after its IPO in 2019, Africa’s largest eCommerce platform, Jumia, looks set for another phase as its parent company, Rocket Internet, sells off its remaining shares in the firm.…
NITDA sets up committee to cushion economic effects for Nigerian startups
Nigeria’s information technology development agency, NITDA, has set up a committee of seasoned tech experts, to help cushion the effects of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown, on Nigerian startup…
How will Nigeria achieve 90% 4G/5G national broadband coverage by 2025?
With ambitious goals of reaching a 4G/5G population coverage of 90% by 2025, Nigeria’s new national broadband plan still faces its predecessor’s roadblocks, and for it to succeed all hands must be on …
How will the SEC’s new regulations shape crowdfunding in Nigeria?
After revolutionising fundraising and investments in Nigeria, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has moved to regulate the country’s crowdfunding activities. What will this mean for the sect…
X-raying the emerging culture of digital predatory lending in Nigeria
In what could potentially be financially trying times for most individuals in Nigeria, we take a closer look at the activities of digital lenders and what it could mean for low and average income earn…
The COVID-19 effect: Should Nigeria expect another data war?
As the COVID-19 outbreak forces isolation and remote work, and the internet becomes more important, should Nigerians expect a data price battle between telcos, or brace themselves for poor connectivit…
COVID-19, technology, and the future lessons for Africa
As advanced technologies like artificial intelligence are being used globally in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, we look at some lessons that could put African countries at the forefront of t…
More COVID-19 precautions taken as Kenyan manufacturers launch online shopping portal
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kenyan Association of Manufacturers has launched an online shopping portal for locally manufactured goods and raw materials, in order to forestall disruptions…
Why West Africa’s smartphone market could witness a sharp decline in 2020
According to a recent report by the International Data Corporation, regulations and other factors could cause a sharp decline in West Africa’s smartphone market, despite the millions of smart devices …
Alliance4ai wants to increase AI adoption levels in Africa to meet global standards
From governments, companies, and NGOs, to innovators and places of learning, Alliance4ai, a community for African innovators, wants to tackle the continent’s problems by boosting AI adoption levels on…
Ekocab launch: Implications for commuters, e-hailing drivers, and yellow taxi operators in Lagos
Last week, Ekocab, a ride-hailing app for featuring yellow taxis, launched with polarising reactions on social media. We take a look at the possible impact for yellow cab drivers, e-hailing riders, an…
How these developers want to use soundwaves to make last-mile payments seamless and secure in Nigeria
Team Digital came out tops in CBN and NIBSS backed fintech sandbox hackathon. We take a look at the solution that seeks to use soundwaves from mobile phones to ease last-mile payments for low-income e…
Ekocab Nigeria, in partnership with Lagos state government, launches an e-hailing platform for yellow taxis
The transport scene in Lagos appears to be set for another twist as Ekocab Nigeria, in collaboration with yellow taxi transport unions and the Lagos state government, launches an e-hailing service in …
Pressing questions ahead as CBN sets to implement cashless policy from April 2020
Despite questions about the country’s readiness, the Central Bank of Nigeria has confirmed that from April 2020, it will begin a nationwide implementation of its cashless policy directive.…