Soon after the launch of the much-talked-about streaming service Linda Ikeji TV, it was reported that the platform gained 10,000 subscribers in the first three days. I could have been part of that number, if not for the undesirable stream of negative reviews I came across on my Android app store, ranging from technical glitches... Read More

April 25, 2018

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Globacom and Huawei are about to bring us the fastest Internet Nigeria has seen yet

What self respecting media company in Nigeria hasn’t had its fair share of struggles with getting good internet. We are all struggling to siphon our meager quota from a singular stream, sharing IP addresses and suffering massive downtime at the slightest hint of trouble. It is stress we honestly do not need considering how much... Read More

The Media Blog

data, fibre optics, Globacom, Huawei, MainOne, submarine cable

April 4, 2018

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Facebook to make its terms and data policy clearer without new rights to use people’s data

Facebook has announced a new plan to make its terms and data policy clearer without new rights to use people’s data on the platform. In a statement released by Erin Egan, VP & Chief Privacy Officer, Policy and Ashlie Beringer, VP & Deputy General Counsel today, “It’s important to show people in black and white... Read More

Nigerians to get 14-day grace after data expires – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is set to issue a directive to network operators to give a 14-day window to subscribers to enable them roll over their unused data. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Umar Danbatta, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Mr. Danbatta spoke at the NCC Special Day at... Read More

The News Blog

browsing, data, Internet, ncc

June 29, 2017

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Earth to Nigeria: Your population is officially a crisis | 4 takeaways from latest United Nations data

By the year 2050, Africa will be the most populous place in the world and Nigeria will be the third most populated country in the world. The population of Nigeria is expected to surpass that of the US to become the third as the population of China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and the United States of... Read More

Thinking Through

data, nigeria, population, UN report

May 6, 2017

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Crosscheck your data before Saturday midnight | JAMB urges candidates

by Azeez Adeniyi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged prospective candidates for its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to crosscheck their registration forms before Saturday midnight. The board’s Head of Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the call in an interview with the News Agency if Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. The 2017... Read More

The News Blog

candidates, crosscheck, data, JAMB, UTME

January 26, 2017

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The Media Blog: Let’s talk about media and ‘The forbidden experiment’

Legend has it that King James IV once stretched, yawned and thought to himself ‘hm – what language would babies speak if they didn’t have any humans to learn language from?’ And – because he is a king, duh – he was able to hijack a few babies and place them in the care of... Read More

The Media Blog, Thinking Through

Buzzfeed, data, experiment, Garden of Eden, Linda Ikeji, Media, The Media Blog, TMB

December 22, 2016

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It’s FREE! No need for data on Fidelity website, online banking and online app

It’s not even Christmas yet but we just can’t hold back all the freebies we have for you. So here’s to all our existing and potential customers on the MTN network; browse for FREE every time you login to Fidelity Online on https://online.fidelitybank.ng/ or use the Fidelity Online App. It’s absolutely free browsing on Fidelity... Read More

Opinion: The price of free

by Elutidoye Oluwagbenga Free is one of the most used adjectives on the internet because of our inclination for free things or services. We have at one time used the word on search engines for access to something “free” on the internet. We use free email addresses, free social media, free search engines, free applications, free operating... Read More

Opinion

content, data, facebook, Google, information, Internet, opinion

November 30, 2016

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The Thread: NCC’s decision is an act of outright corruption

Since NCC released that directive, the anger Nigerians feel can be cut with a knife. The eloquent, politically astutute and everyone who knows how to make 140 characters work is saying something. Whew, these threads are just writing themselves, really. Please see below what Japhet Omojuwa, speaker, social media influencer and entrepreneur has to say about... Read More

corruption, data, Draconian laws, ncc, nigeria, Price fixing, suffering

November 29, 2016

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Dear NCC, you have gone mad and we’re here to tell you

From December 1st, data prices are expected to rise because of a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission raising the floor price for data services. So, after a very welcome period of data prices crashing, enabling more people to become connected and to benefit from the opportunities on the internet, the NCC is mandating that... Read More

data, ncc

October 14, 2016

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Opinion: Corruption is not Nigeria’s problem, we’ve got it all wrong

by Chuks Okeibunor Few days ago I read an article by a colleague; he was speaking to how in Obama’s 8 years at the White House, he didn’t visit Nigeria; and how that this is because we are a ‘fantastically corrupt’ country. He borrowed that label from Cameron. (I thought to reply that Obama did... Read More

Big data, corruption, data, economy, nigeria, technology

October 11, 2016

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TMB Data: How many people watch Nigerian TV?

We had a very active National Broadcasting Commission under former director-general, Emeka Mba. Successive ministers of information saw and left him alone to keep moving. Under this particular minister? Well, Change will have to begin with you. Passive-aggressive shading done, the reason we are referring to all that jazz is ‘cause to get any useful... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

data, Emeka Mba, lai mohammed, National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, NBC Television Report, nigeria, Television, TFB, The Media Blog, TMB, TMB data

October 10, 2016

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The Media Blog: Thursday is the most valuable day on Nigerian television – and other bits and bobs we found out

This week, for a special project we have been working on, we have been playing around with data – with a focus on Nigerian television. What’s more interesting is how much people don’t know about the basic data, even when some of it is sitting on Google, within the reach of three clicks. So let’s share one of... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

africa, asia, data, GeoPoll, Max Richman, Nieria, ratings, Television, TFB, The Film Blog, The Media Blog, TMB, viewership

September 4, 2016

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SERAP says ‘NO’ to proposed FG’s tax on phone calls, data

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday rejected the plan by the Federal Government to impose a 10 per cent tax on every phone call, text message and data used by Nigerians. In an open letter by its Senior Staff counsel, Timothy Adewale to the Federal Government, it advised the FG drop the plan... Read More

The News Blog

10% tax, data, phone call, SERAP, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, Tax, text message

August 4, 2016

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Airtel launches smartconnect for new customers (PHOTOS)

Telecommunication giants, Airtel Nigeria on Wednesday, August 3 launched a new plan for new customers- SmartConnect 2.0 Here are the pictures from the launch.

The News Blog

Airtel, Communications, data, network, nigeria, smart connect

August 2, 2016

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Opinion: Konga’s numbers — data pornography for Nigerian startups

by Ngozi The recent disclosure of Kinnevik’s valuation of Konga and the latter’s active customer numbers caused a stir in our little startup ecosystem. For many Konga looms larger than life and they felt that both reported numbers should have been much higher. Over the last few days I have taken part in numerous conversations... Read More

Business, data, Konga, nigerians, numbers, startups

August 2, 2016

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Opinion: How agriculture can solve Nigeria’s unemployment crisis

by Chambers Umezulike The Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics has pegged Nigeria’s general unemployment rate at 12.1% as at the first quarter of 2016, with youth unemployment rate at 48%. In the same light, about 4.5 million Nigerians match into the labour market annually from tertiary institutions with very limited places to work in. Albeit few... Read More

agriculture, data, life, nigeria, research, unemployment, youths

July 31, 2016

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213bn,12,915… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

12, 915 The number of ghost workers discovered on the payrolls of 23 local governments in Sokoto N218.7 million The amount recovered on behalf of companies and residents of the state in the first half of 2016 by the Lagos State Citizens Mediation Centre. N213 billion The amount lost to ghost workers in Kogi State... Read More

The News Blog

billion, data, figures, ghost service, Ghost workers, inflation, Kogi State, naira, numbers

July 19, 2016

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Opinion: The new face of development is 1.8 billion strong

By Douglas Imaralu “Humans are but emotional beings searching for truth or reason.” Truth or reason. These two words are behind some of the world’s greatest changes. Historically, major actions or inactions have stirred development or setbacks in societies across the world. And the root of such changes lies in truth or reason. It is the... Read More

africa, citizens, data, development, global, nigeria, people, youth

January 8, 2016

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Will Netflix really make a difference in Africa?

Let’s not go that far yet. Let’s start from Nigeria. Yesterday, when the news broke about Netflix being available in almost every country, there were different reactions from Nigeria. Of all the reactions possible, I simply thought “welcome to Nigeria”.

africa, data, Jason Njoku, netflix, nigeria

February 12, 2015

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Arrest and prosecute anyone caught buying PVCs – APC tells INEC

by Ranti Joseph All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River on Thursday, February 12, enjoined the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to lead the arrest and prosecution of persons purchasing permanent voter cards (PVCs) from members of the electorate in the state. APC said relevant law enforcement agencies must rise up to the task of... Read More

2015, APC, Cross River, data, election, INEC, nigeria, PDP, Politics, VIN

January 27, 2015

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8 things affecting battery and data life on your Android + how to manage them

by Muyiwa Matuluko Android user? If you’ve ever had 1GB of data finish in less than the expected time, or your phone battery suddenly starts to die out sooner than usual, this article is for you. Here are 7 things that affect battery and ife tips you can follow to better control data and power... Read More

Android, battery life, data, HD display, network, Samsung Galaxy 5

August 19, 2014

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Analysis: How far does social media really go? | We interrogate

by Adedayo Ademuwagun In the last few years, the influence of social media has grown rapidly in Nigeria. More people are using social media to connect and discuss about current issues, and these discussions are visibly having a significant effect in this society. Conversations on social media often involve a lot of people, but do... Read More

data, Internet, japhet omojuwa, Media, ncc, nigeria, social media, tolu ogunlesi

May 30, 2014

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Finally, NCC reveals why Android users pay more for data in Nigeria

by Oge Okonkwo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is well aware of the lamentations of Nigerian users of Android smart phones and tablets over the high cost of data. The commission noted that lately the data allowance for Android and BlackBerry users have been generating a lot of controversy among consumers. The agency says... Read More

Android, Android users, data, ncc, pay more

November 17, 2013

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Stop peddling lies, Nigeria does not have 100million destitutes – Presidency tells World Bank

by Isi Esene The Presidency is clearly not amused by claims allegedly made by the World Bank Country Director, Marie-Francois Marie-Nelly on the number of destitutes in the country. In a statement released this afternoon and signed by Dr. Nwanze Okidegbe, the Chief Economic Adviser to the President, the presidency disputed this assertion describing the... Read More

agriculture, data, destitutes, Goodlucj Jonathan, GSM, Makhtar Diop, Marie-Francoise Marie-Nelly, nigeria, Nwanze Okidegbe, poverty, Presidency, Transformation Agenda, World Bank Country Director

May 9, 2013

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Of big data and conversations in the hallway – #MWWA2013 Day 1 [RECAP]

by Tolu Agunbiade For me, the best part of #MWWA2013 Day 1 happened outside the conference hall, in the hallways and at lunch where no one was reciting their practiced presentations. The day was off to a rainy start and after spending about three hours in traffic getting to MWWA2013, all I could think was... Read More

conversations, data, hallway, MMWA, technology, Tolu Agunbiade

February 2, 2013

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Change your password! Twitter reports 250,000 users had their personal data stolen by hackers [DETAILS]

As many as a quarter of a million Twitter users may have had their personal details stolen by hackers, after the social media giant became the latest victim in a string of high-profile cyber attacks. Twitter, which has over 200 million active users worldwide, admitted in a blog posting earlier this week it had detected... Read More

data, million, personnal, twitter., users

December 6, 2012

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Surely, you’ve heard of BudgIT? Public finance app set to launch mobile version

by Akan Ido BudgIT, Nigeria’s civic startup is launching a mobile version of its website which will be accessible via multiple smart mobile devices. BudgIT’s efforts at communicating complex issues relating to budget and public finance has transformed the discussion about the budget on social media and offline gatherings. The company has worked... Read More

Analytics, budget, Budgit, data, government, mobile, nigeria, smartphone

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Nigerians to get 14-day grace after data expires – NCC

Earth to Nigeria: Your population is officially a crisis | 4 takeaways from latest United Nations data

Crosscheck your data before Saturday midnight | JAMB urges candidates

The Media Blog: Let’s talk about media and ‘The forbidden experiment’

It’s FREE! No need for data on Fidelity website, online banking and online app

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The Thread: NCC’s decision is an act of outright corruption

Dear NCC, you have gone mad and we’re here to tell you

Opinion: Corruption is not Nigeria’s problem, we’ve got it all wrong

TMB Data: How many people watch Nigerian TV?

The Media Blog: Thursday is the most valuable day on Nigerian television – and other bits and bobs we found out

SERAP says ‘NO’ to proposed FG’s tax on phone calls, data

Airtel launches smartconnect for new customers (PHOTOS)

Opinion: Konga’s numbers — data pornography for Nigerian startups

Opinion: How agriculture can solve Nigeria’s unemployment crisis

213bn,12,915… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

Opinion: The new face of development is 1.8 billion strong

Minister reveals a few challenges of Buhari’s social protection scheme

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Arrest and prosecute anyone caught buying PVCs – APC tells INEC

8 things affecting battery and data life on your Android + how to manage them

Analysis: How far does social media really go? | We interrogate

Finally, NCC reveals why Android users pay more for data in Nigeria

Stop peddling lies, Nigeria does not have 100million destitutes – Presidency tells World Bank

Of big data and conversations in the hallway – #MWWA2013 Day 1 [RECAP]

Change your password! Twitter reports 250,000 users had their personal data stolen by hackers [DETAILS]

Surely, you’ve heard of BudgIT? Public finance app set to launch mobile version

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