Airtel Africa has announced the appointment of Dinesh Balsingh as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, effective November 1, 2024. By this appointment, Balsingh also became a member of the Executive Council for the Airtel Africa Group. He takes over from Carl Cruz, who returned to his home country, The Philippines,…
An estimated 2.6 billion people in Nigeria and other parts of the world are currently offline accounting for 32 per cent of the world’s population. This is down from the newly revised estimate of 2.8 billion for 2023, which represents 35 per cent of the population, according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union…
Digital solutions provider, Globacom, and global news medium, Cable News Network (CNN), have celebrated 15 years of partnership on the sponsorship of the highly acclaimed programme, African Voices, sponsored by the telecom firm. At an event held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, to mark the milestone where a special edition of the weekly magazine…
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has reiterated its commitment to drive foster innovation, promote digital literacy and empower young Nigerians with the tools and opportunities to realise their potential and contribute to Nigeria’s growing digital economy. Meta gave the commitment during its first Youth Summit in Lagos, a forum that brought together over 200 young professionals,…
The Banana Island community in Ikoyi, Lagos, came alive on Saturday night as Globacom, Nigeria’s leading technology company, sponsored the community’s Starlight Night to kick off the Yuletide season. Organized by the Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association Lagos (Biporal), the 2024 Starlight Night was an evening of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. The event…
IHS Nigeria has sealed a strategic partnership deal with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy (FMACCE) to support the digitization of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. This collaboration aims to make Nigeria’s historical artifacts, artworks, and cultural monuments more accessible to the public through…
A leading provider of innovative travel solutions, Flymate Travel Limited, has launched Visadoc, a cutting-edge travel app designed to simplify and enhance users’ travel experiences worldwide. Visadoc empowers travelers to take control of their journey, from visa applications to booking accommodations and flights. The app offers a range of unique features and functionalities, including: Seamless…
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the non-profit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has opened the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will enable the introduction of new gTLDs (including those…
An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform, Hermplify, has made its debut to help women entrepreneurs and young girls in Africa grow their businesses and learn valuable tech skills. The platform is designed to make it easier for women to succeed by providing tools for managing their businesses, accessing financial support, and learning in-demand digital skills. Hermplify…
