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COVID-19 pandemic bolsters case for technology-based economic resilience

By Stefan Nalletamby As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact globally, the African continent, while less affected, is preparing to undergo its own ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 15, 20200

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Worldwide 5G Connections to Grow 20x to 2.7bn by 2025

Data compiled by Finbold.com shows that in the next five years global 5G connections will be 2.7 billion. According to the data, this will be ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 14, 20200

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No scientific evidence supporting connection between COVID-19 and 5G, by ALTON

As a responsible corporate citizen and natural partner in progress, the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) deems it necessary to ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 14, 20200

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African Development Bank and partners want your ideas to beat COVID-19 pandemic

The African Development Bank and partners are set to host an online #AfricaVsVirus Challenge from 16 to 19 April 2020. The 72-hour competition ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 11, 20200

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COVID 19: NITDA’s boss, Abdullahi affirms faith in Nigerian startups and advises on adjusting to new challenges

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) said it will continue with its planned activities to improve the capacities ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 11, 20200

FirstBank upgrades Internet banking with new features to promote efficiency

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COVID-19: FirstBank reinforces e-banking offerings, says customer is king

Nigerians turns to e-banking as COVID-19 spreads: More than 2.5 million withdrawals amounting to N35 billion made across FirstBank ATMs in one week. ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 11, 20200

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The World will not be destroyed by fire or virus (but by fake news)

By Owei Lakemfa A veteran journalist called me on April 4 to confirm if indeed the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) issued a ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 11, 20200

Jumia plans 80% discount on Black Friday sales

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Is Jumia sinking as founders quit?

By Henry Cranfield On April 2, 2020, Rocket Internet announced that they have sold their holding in Jumia. Without stating their reasons for ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 10, 20200

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Facebook launches Tools to keep faith-based communities connected during COVID-19

Facebook (www.Facebook.co.za) has launched key resources to help faith groups stay connected and engaged during the current COVID-19 outbreak. The resources include the “Faith ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 10, 20200

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Pantami calls for extra vigilance as cybercriminals exploit COVID-19

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has called for extra vigilance against online fraud as cybercriminals exploit ...

By ITEdgeNewsApril 10, 20200

COVID-19 pandemic bolsters case for technology-based economic resilience

Worldwide 5G Connections to Grow 20x to 2.7bn by 2025

No scientific evidence supporting connection between COVID-19 and 5G, by ALTON

African Development Bank and partners want your ideas to beat COVID-19 pandemic

COVID 19: NITDA’s boss, Abdullahi affirms faith in Nigerian startups and advises on adjusting to new challenges

COVID-19: FirstBank reinforces e-banking offerings, says customer is king

The World will not be destroyed by fire or virus (but by fake news)

Is Jumia sinking as founders quit?

Facebook launches Tools to keep faith-based communities connected during COVID-19

Pantami calls for extra vigilance as cybercriminals exploit COVID-19

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