Samson Akintaro, Author at Nairametrics Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:59:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Samson Akintaro, Author at Nairametrics 32 32 201037849 FG ramps up cybersecurity measures to protect Nigeria’s digital infrastructure  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/fg-ramps-up-cybersecurity-measures-to-protect-nigerias-digital-infrastructure/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/fg-ramps-up-cybersecurity-measures-to-protect-nigerias-digital-infrastructure/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:59:18 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518822 The Federal Government has said it is bolstering Nigeria’s cybersecurity defenses amid rising digital threats, as it unveiled several strategic initiatives aimed at building resilience across the country’s digital ecosystem. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/fg-ramps-up-cybersecurity-measures-to-protect-nigerias-digital-infrastructure/feed/ 0 518822 Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of X, months after Musk’s AI firm took control  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/linda-yaccarino-steps-down-as-ceo-of-x-months-after-musks-ai-firm-took-control/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/linda-yaccarino-steps-down-as-ceo-of-x-months-after-musks-ai-firm-took-control/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:53:27 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518811 Linda Yaccarino, the high-profile executive brought in by Elon Musk to steer X (formerly Twitter) through a turbulent rebrand and advertiser crisis, has announced her resignation as CEO.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/linda-yaccarino-steps-down-as-ceo-of-x-months-after-musks-ai-firm-took-control/feed/ 0 518811 NIN database grows by 7 million in half-year 2025 as NIMC targets 95% coverage  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/nin-database-grows-by-7-million-in-half-year-2025-as-nimc-targets-95-coverage/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/nin-database-grows-by-7-million-in-half-year-2025-as-nimc-targets-95-coverage/#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:32:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518787 The National Identification Number (NIN) database being managed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) grew by seven million in the first half of 2025 as the Commission races to register 95% of Nigerians by year-end. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/09/nin-database-grows-by-7-million-in-half-year-2025-as-nimc-targets-95-coverage/feed/ 0 518787 Google rolls out ‘Manage Subscriptions’ feature to help Gmail users globally declutter their inboxes  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/google-rolls-out-manage-subscriptions-feature-to-help-gmail-users-globally-declutter-their-inboxes/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/google-rolls-out-manage-subscriptions-feature-to-help-gmail-users-globally-declutter-their-inboxes/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:40:21 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518743 Tech giant, Google, on Tuesday announced the rollout of a new feature called “Manage Subscriptions” designed to help users easily track, review, and unsubscribe from promotional emails and newsletters in one central location. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/google-rolls-out-manage-subscriptions-feature-to-help-gmail-users-globally-declutter-their-inboxes/feed/ 0 518743 NCC releases licensing framework to regulate A2P messaging, targets N10 million licence fee  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/ncc-releases-licensing-framework-to-regulate-a2p-messaging-targets-n10-million-licence-fee/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/ncc-releases-licensing-framework-to-regulate-a2p-messaging-targets-n10-million-licence-fee/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:58:24 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518710 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a new regulatory framework for Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging services, marking a significant move to sanitize the country’s fast-growing automated messaging space and plug revenue leakages in the telecoms sector. The framework introduces a mandatory licensing regime for all businesses, telecom operators, and aggregators that deliver bulk messages from […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/ncc-releases-licensing-framework-to-regulate-a2p-messaging-targets-n10-million-licence-fee/feed/ 0 518710 Kuda processes N14.3 trillion in transactions in Q1 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/kuda-processes-n14-3-trillion-in-transactions-in-q1-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/kuda-processes-n14-3-trillion-in-transactions-in-q1-2025/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:43:15 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518705 Nigeria’s digital bank, Kuda Technologies, has revealed that it processed N14.3 trillion worth of transactions across more than 300 million dealings in the first quarter of 2025. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/08/kuda-processes-n14-3-trillion-in-transactions-in-q1-2025/feed/ 0 518705 FIRS begins renegotiation of double taxation treaty with Netherlands amid tax reforms  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/firs-begins-renegotiation-of-double-taxation-treaty-with-netherlands-amid-tax-reforms/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/firs-begins-renegotiation-of-double-taxation-treaty-with-netherlands-amid-tax-reforms/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:08:54 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518672 The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has commenced formal renegotiations of its Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom of the Netherlands.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/firs-begins-renegotiation-of-double-taxation-treaty-with-netherlands-amid-tax-reforms/feed/ 0 518672 Top 10 Internet Service Providers in Nigeria by customer number as of Q1 2025   https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/top-10-internet-service-providers-in-nigeria-by-customer-number-as-of-q1-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/top-10-internet-service-providers-in-nigeria-by-customer-number-as-of-q1-2025/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:44:02 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518660 Going by the latest NCC data, This article is a list of the top 10 ISPs in Nigeria as of Q1 2025, based on their number of active subscribers.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/top-10-internet-service-providers-in-nigeria-by-customer-number-as-of-q1-2025/feed/ 0 518660 CBN clarifies NRBVN charges, says BVN enrolment remains free for Nigerians in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/cbn-clarifies-nrbvn-charges-says-bvn-enrolment-remains-free-for-nigerians-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/cbn-clarifies-nrbvn-charges-says-bvn-enrolment-remains-free-for-nigerians-in-nigeria/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:24:42 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518606 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dispelled recent rumours circulating on social media about the introduction of new or hidden charges related to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system, stating clearly that BVN enrolment for Nigerians residing in the country remains entirely free of charge. The apex bank, in a statement released on Monday, […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/07/cbn-clarifies-nrbvn-charges-says-bvn-enrolment-remains-free-for-nigerians-in-nigeria/feed/ 2 518606 NDPC fines Multichoice Nigeria N766.2 million for violating NDP Act https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/ndpc-fines-multichoice-nigeria-n766-2-million-for-violating-ndp-act/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/ndpc-fines-multichoice-nigeria-n766-2-million-for-violating-ndp-act/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:39:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518595 The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has fined Multichoice Nigeria the sum of N766.2 million for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act). The Commission disclosed in a statement signed by its Head of Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, Babatunde Bamigboye, which was released on Sunday. According to the Commission, the investigation of Multichoice, which […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/06/ndpc-fines-multichoice-nigeria-n766-2-million-for-violating-ndp-act/feed/ 0 518595 How Itana, FG’s partnership will create 100,000 jobs for Nigerians -Nella Andem-Ewa   https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/how-itana-fgs-partnership-will-create-100000-jobs-for-nigerians-nella-andem-ewa/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/how-itana-fgs-partnership-will-create-100000-jobs-for-nigerians-nella-andem-ewa/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 11:21:29 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518522 The Head of Policy and Compliance at Itana, Nella Andem-Ewa, has outlined strategies that will lead to the creation of 100,000 jobs for Nigerians under the partnership agreement recently signed with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/how-itana-fgs-partnership-will-create-100000-jobs-for-nigerians-nella-andem-ewa/feed/ 0 518522 Lagos State to partner with China’s Guangdong Province on tech, blue economy  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/lagos-state-to-partner-with-chinas-guangdong-province-on-tech-blue-economy/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/lagos-state-to-partner-with-chinas-guangdong-province-on-tech-blue-economy/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:58:57 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518502 The Lagos State Government has announced plans to partner with Guangdong Province in China to advance technology and the blue economy, with the goal of improving the quality of life for residents. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/05/lagos-state-to-partner-with-chinas-guangdong-province-on-tech-blue-economy/feed/ 0 518502 EU publishers file antitrust complaint against Google as AI overview threatens revenue  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/eu-publishers-file-antitrust-complaint-against-google-as-ai-overview-threatens-revenue/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/eu-publishers-file-antitrust-complaint-against-google-as-ai-overview-threatens-revenue/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:18:11 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518474 A group of independent publishers has filed an antitrust complaint against Google with the European Commission, alleging that the company’s AI-generated search summaries, known as AI Overviews, are harming their traffic, readership, and revenue. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/04/eu-publishers-file-antitrust-complaint-against-google-as-ai-overview-threatens-revenue/feed/ 1 518474 9mobile, MTN to roll out National Roaming nationwide before end of July  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/9mobile-mtn-to-roll-out-national-roaming-nationwide-before-end-of-july/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/9mobile-mtn-to-roll-out-national-roaming-nationwide-before-end-of-july/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:59:41 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518428 Telecommunications companies, 9mobile and MTN, have announced that the National Roaming deal recently approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will be rolled out before the end of this month across Nigeria. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/9mobile-mtn-to-roll-out-national-roaming-nationwide-before-end-of-july/feed/ 0 518428 African startups raise $365 million in June, marking best funding month in nearly a year  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/african-startups-raise-365-million-in-june-marking-best-funding-month-in-nearly-a-year/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/african-startups-raise-365-million-in-june-marking-best-funding-month-in-nearly-a-year/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:16:47 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518395 African startups secured $365 million in funding in June 2025, making it the continent’s strongest month this year and the best single-month performance in nearly a year, according to data from Africa: The Big Deal. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/03/moove-set-to-raise-1-2-billion-debt-round-to-fund-us-autonomous-vehicle-expansion-report/feed/ 0 518382 NCC, REA move to cut $350 million annual diesel cost for Nigerian telecom operators  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/ncc-rea-move-to-cut-350-million-annual-diesel-cost-for-nigerian-telecom-operators/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/ncc-rea-move-to-cut-350-million-annual-diesel-cost-for-nigerian-telecom-operators/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:33:20 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518369 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have teamed up to develop an initiative that will reduce the $350 million annual spending on diesel by telecom operators in Nigeria. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/ncc-rea-move-to-cut-350-million-annual-diesel-cost-for-nigerian-telecom-operators/feed/ 0 518369 Microsoft to lay off 9,000 workers globally in second wave of job cuts in 2025  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/microsoft-to-lay-off-9000-workers-globally-in-second-wave-of-job-cuts-in-2025/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/microsoft-to-lay-off-9000-workers-globally-in-second-wave-of-job-cuts-in-2025/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:33:31 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518353 Microsoft has commenced another round of layoffs that will see around 9,000 employees let go, marking its second major job cut this year as the tech giant intensifies efforts to streamline operations and manage costs. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/microsoft-to-lay-off-9000-workers-globally-in-second-wave-of-job-cuts-in-2025/feed/ 1 518353 Starlink, Spectranet, other ISPs lose customers as Nigerians cut internet spending  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/starlink-spectranet-other-isps-lose-customers-as-nigerians-cut-internet-spending/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/starlink-spectranet-other-isps-lose-customers-as-nigerians-cut-internet-spending/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:22:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518309 Top Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nigeria, including Starlink and Spectranet, have recorded a significant drop in their customer numbers as Nigerians cut spending on internet services. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/02/starlink-spectranet-other-isps-lose-customers-as-nigerians-cut-internet-spending/feed/ 0 518309 New SIM activation, swap disrupted nationwide as telcos migrate to new NIMC platform  https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/new-sim-activation-swap-disrupted-nationwide-as-telcos-migrate-to-new-nimc-platform/ https://nairametrics.com/2025/07/01/new-sim-activation-swap-disrupted-nationwide-as-telcos-migrate-to-new-nimc-platform/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:02:24 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=518288 Millions of telecom subscribers across Nigeria are currently unable to access SIM-related services, including SIM swaps, replacements, and new activations, following a technical disruption linked to a platform migration ordered by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). 

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