Author: Akin Naphtal

The new Google Wallet has begun appearing on phones in dozens of countries as the tech giant tries to reboot its mobile payments system. The Wallet, which is replacing the Google Pay app, will let users manage their payment cards, gift cards, rewards cards, as well as things such as event tickets, ID and more. It is being rolled out in 39 countries. In most, it will replace Google Pay, although the two will both be available in the US and Singapore. Google Wallet first appeared more than a decade ago but was rebranded in 2015 as Android Pay and…

In an effort to provide Nigerians with quality and stress-relieving entertainment, the customer-friendly telecommunications company, 9mobile, has launched its innovative online entertainment platform, 9TV. As part of efforts to provide Nigerians with quality and stress-relieving entertainment, the customer-friendly telecommunications company, 9mobile, has launched its innovative online entertainment platform, 9TV. 9TV is a one-stop entertainment hub where 9mobile subscribers on pre-paid and hybrid subscriptions can watch their favourite movies, TV shows, children’s entertainment, and live events on the go. Accessible on Android, and web platforms (www.9tv.com.ng), 9TV offers free to air local and international channels, video-on-demand, reality shows, and live events…

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency, has announced plans for a formal launch of the upgraded Lagos State Resident Identity Card (LAG ID Card) for loan applicants. This was disclosed by the General Manager of LASRRA, Mrs Ibilola Kasunmu, who said the new LAG ID Card would be launched by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at Police College, Ikeja GRA. The unveiling of the card, which will take place on Wednesday (today), is expected to happen simultaneously across five divisions of the state, namely, Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe. Kasunmu said…

Nigeria’s pioneer and foremost Payment Service Bank, 9Payment Service Bank (9PSB) and SeerBit, a pan-African enterprise payment platform, have entered into a strategic partnership that will facilitate seamless access to financial services for individuals and businesses in Nigeria. 9PSB and SeerBit will co-create a seamless payment and omnichannel banking ecosystem that aggregates and simplifies transactions for banking agents, merchants, end consumers, and businesses. This partnership creates a unique opportunity to deploy a home-grown solution that sets out a roadmap for the digitisation of payments and enables the ecosystem for closing the financial exclusion gap. Speaking on the partnership, Branka Mracajac,…

Snapchat’s mobile features like snapping, chatting, and video calling are coming to desktop through a new web app. With the new Snapchat for Web, you can log in with your Snapchat account and send private messages or call friends on desktop. ‘“We are always looking for ways to meet our community where they are,” he says in an interview. “It just felt like something that was an unmet opportunity.” Nathan Boyd, Snapchat’s head of messaging product says a web offering makes sense because its users are using desktop computers more frequently. “We are always looking for ways to meet our…

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has resumed its flagship staff volunteer programme, Y’ello Care, with interventions themed “Empowering Communities to Drive Economic Recovery”. This campaign aims to upskill local communities with digital skills training and development, boosting economic activity and involvement. It supports the delivery of MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy, and in particular the strategic priority to ‘create shared value’ by fostering digital skills for job creation in Nigeria. Following the opening ceremony, which was held at MTN Nigeria Head Office, Falomo, Ikoyi, on July 18, MTN Nigeria Employees joined the South African High Commission on a visit to the Halal…

Huawei Technologies, a leading global provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices has partnered with TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost distributor of tech, services and lifestyle products to launch a suite of revolutionary digital power solutions targeted at various categories of users in the Nigerian market. The well-attended launch event was held on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Tech Experience Centre, Yudala Heights in Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking at the event, Mrs. Chioma Ekeh, chief executive officer (CEO), TD Africa identified the perennial public power supply challenge in Nigeria as an opportunity for Huawei’s Digital…

Cassava Technologies (Cassava) has secured a US$50-million investment from C5 Capital (C5), a specialist venture capital firm that invests in cyber security, space, and energy security. In a statement released to the media, the companies said the investment will contribute to the acceleration of the work that Cassava has undertaken to increase digital connectivity and inclusion on the continent. Cassava will be the go-to market partner in Africa for C5’s portfolio companies to deliver best-in-class cyber security, satellite and space technology and clean energy. C5 and Cassava already announced a joint venture through which Haven Cyber, a C5 portfolio company,…

Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider, has announced the elevation of Adebimpe Ayo-Elias as Director, Human Resources & Administration, with effect from 1st July 2022. Adebimpe-Ayo-Elias-Director-Human-Resource-Airtel-Nigeria In her new role, Ms. Ayo-Elias will be responsible for driving Airtel Nigeria’s people agenda with keen focus on ensuring an inspired, happy, and highly engaged workforce. Prior to this elevation, Ms. Adebimpe Ayo-Elias held the position of Head, HR Business Partnering and she brings on board 25+ years cognate experience garnered across several industries including telecommunications, software and fintech, and human resource consulting. Commenting on the occasion, Surendran Chemmenkotil, the Managing Director…

A telecommunications network specifically designed to help Cameroon coordinate response to emergencies is expected to be fully implemented by year-end and will be rolled out nationally according to the country’s Minister of Posts and Telecommunications Minette Libom Li Likeng. The US$155-million National Emergency Telecommunications Network (NETN), funded by the Exim Bank of China, is being constructed by Chinese telecommunications company ZTE Corporation. The implementation rate of the project now stands at 90.69%, officials said, as ZTE looks to complete works by year-end. NETN will be manned by personnel from the Ministry who have been trained by ZTE. The NETN comprises…