By James Blackman Volkswagen-owned automotive software company CARIAD has said it will use system-on-chips (SoCs) from Qualcomm for its new automated driving platform, for use in all Volkswagen car brands from the middle of the decade. The partnership with Qualcomm is a “first of its kind” for CARIAD, by all...

By Cyber Era NG Special Correspondent The UNCTAD-led eTrade for all initiative marks a new milestone with the enrolment of the International Chamber of Commerce as its principal private-sector counterpart. A new strategic partnership between the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the eTrade for all initiative seeks to strengthen...

By Cyber EraNG Special Correspondent UNCTAD’s eTrade for Women initiative has joined forces with Deutsche Post DHL Group, a leading player in international logistics, to help women overcome some of the barriers to global digital trade. According to a recent UNCTAD study, inadequate access to reliable and affordable trade logistics...

By Angeline Mgbele, Senior Correspondent, Abuja and Kingsley I.Ilechukwu, Senior Correspondent, Lagos The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has sought the collaboration of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the successful execution of the 2022 Information Communication Technology and Telecommunication (ICTEL) Expo. The Director of Public Affairs (DPA)...

By  Jonathan Easton Planetcast Media Services subsidiary Planetcast International and Wurl have announced a partnership to enable Indian media companies to tap into the growing FAST market. The partnership will enable broadcasters and other content owners to explore the launch of FAST channels in India. The pair will also explore...

By Stuart Thomson Nordic and international streamer Viaplay and Sony Pictures Television have agreed a multi-year extension to their long-term content partnership in the Nordic region. The latest SPE films and television series will continue to receive their Nordic streaming premieres on the Viaplay service, where viewers will also have...

By Jonathan Easton US cable giants Charter and Comcast (parent company of NBCUniversal and Sky) have announced a partnership to co-develop a new generation of streaming devices. The move is a direct attempt from the pair to upend the streaming device market which, in the US, is dominated by the...

By Vanora Bennett The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) will work together to promote climate governance of companies, including training non-executive directors on climate-related risks and their implications for business to boost boards’ capacity to move towards a net-zero economy. A memorandum...

By Kingsley I. Ilechukwu, Senior Correspondent, Lagos The ARM Group in partnership with Greentec Capital Partners announces the commencement of the ARM Labs Innovation programme. Formerly known as LABS by ARM Accelerator Programme and recently changed to ARM Labs Innovation Programme, the programme is designed to support ARM’s mission to...

By Svitlana  Pyrkalo @pyrkalo The EBRD Vice President for Policy and Partnership, Mark Bowman, is to visit North Macedonia on the 28 and 29 April. He will meet the Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, government, and private sector banks and investors. Together with EBRD Managing Director for Financial Institutions Francis...