The MTN Foundation has officially announced a call for applications for its annual undergraduate scholarship award. The award seeks to recognise and reward high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. It targets two categories of students – undergraduates in Science and Technology-related courses and blind students in any field of […]
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Africa Data Centres, the largest interconnected data centre network in Africa, has announced plans to commence construction on a newly acquired property in Accra, Ghana’s Central Business District. The facility, set to be the largest in West Africa outside of Nigeria, is designed for an initial capacity of 10 MW, […]
Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications company, has announced that its Nigerian subsidiary, Airtel Networks Limited, has made a payment of N58.7 billion to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to renew its 2×10 MHz and 2100 MHz spectrum licenses. The renewal, which is valid for 15 years, reflects Airtel Africa’s commitment […]
In a bid to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday launched the 4th Edition of its Service Charter and the iServe Emblem, which is in line with the objectives of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) and NITDs Strategic […]
Communications and Digital Economy Minister, Dr. Isa Pantami, faced defeat as his efforts to overturn the five percent excise duties on telecommunications services proved unsuccessful. Despite his spirited advocacy, Pantami’s approach was deemed overly grandstanding, ultimately leading to his inability to reverse the excise duties imposed by the Finance Act […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted MTN Nigeria a spectrum lease transaction from Natcom Development and Investment Limited. The transaction will allow MTN Nigeria to lease two spectrums, the 5HMz Frequency Division Duplex and the 10HMz FDD from NTEL, and covers 19 states in the country. The transaction, which […]
Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing to enhance customer engagement and improve marketing campaign performance. The integration of Infobip’s SMS channels into Microsoft’s marketing platform allows Dynamics 365 users to send and receive real-time text messages for marketing purposes. In today’s […]
Smile Nigeria, acclaimed as the leading second-tier telecom operator in Nigeria, has a history that belies its age and spread. Always deploying cutting-edge technology, Smile has often ascended heights which other industry players not only marvel at but always strive to emulate and then play catch-up. The company has recorded […]
One of the most significant trends in the African payments sector is the increasing collaboration between banks and fintech companies. Banks, as regulated entities, play a critical role in processing funds, which then flow into digital wallets where fintechs are best positioned to provide digital services. By working together, banks […]
Global technology giant OPPO has once again outdone itself with the stunning Reno8 T series, which was released in Nigeria in March. First of all, the smartphones were a huge success right away. Their pre-orders sold out in a matter of days, setting a record for the industry. They also […]