The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has approved the transfer of Orbicom’s spectrum and electronic communications licences to Canal+, a pivotal step that brings the French media giant closer to taking full control of MultiChoice. The approval, granted on 28 August 2025 and disclosed on 18 September, […]
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The Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS) hosted the 3rd edition of its annual Bootcamp on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos. The Bootcamp brought together entrepreneurs, executives and young professionals for an intensive day of training designed to […]
FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, a prestigious global recognition that affirms its dedication to building one of Nigeria’s most innovative and high-performing workforces. The certification follows a rigorous assessment of employee feedback, workplace culture, and leadership practices, validating the Bank’s commitment […]
Business Metrics Limited has unveiled the Rural Connectivity Summit (RuralConnect Summit), a first-of-its-kind, seven-year programme designed to drive internet inclusion and unlock the untapped economic opportunities of rural Nigeria. The inaugural edition is scheduled for October 22, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, under the theme: “Rethinking Digital […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking proactive steps to secure the country’s digital landscape by developing a robust cybersecurity framework set for implementation in 2026. The initiative aims to protect digital infrastructure and tackle threats posed by emerging technologies in the communications sector. At a recent stakeholder meeting in […]
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker Ruth Kadiri believes that storytelling remains the heart of filmmaking—but in today’s digital era, the journey of a story extends far beyond the script or the set. Speaking at the YouTube TV/Film Day in Lagos, Kadiri emphasized that creators must now consider how their narratives engage audiences […]
An independent analysis has praised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for significantly advancing Nigeria’s digital economy and supporting the National Broadband Plan’s ambitious target of 70% internet penetration by 2025. The study, “Regulating for the Future: Telecom Policy, Innovation, and Nigeria’s Digital Inclusion Goals”, conducted by Communiqué, reviewed the NCC’s […]
TikTok is taking a significant step to support the African music industry with the launch of its “TikTok for Artists” platform in Nigeria. The initiative aims to equip musicians and their teams with advanced tools and analytics to better understand their audience, increase engagement, and build sustainable careers. The platform, […]
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has revealed plans to generate N8 billion over the next three years by partnering with private companies, aiming to unlock the potential of its largely underutilized broadband infrastructure. Currently, 93% of NIGCOMSAT’s broadband capacity remains unused, according to the agency. Speaking at a stakeholder […]
At this year’s DEF CON conference in Las Vegas, cybersecurity leader Remi Afon, founder of GoLegit Africa and first president of the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), shed light on the rise of a sophisticated digital underground economy in Africa. His presentation, titled “The African Cybercrime Economy: Inside […]