MTN Nigeria said it has scheduled its network maintenance to restore services to 15 local government areas (LGAs) in three states in the northern parts of the country. In July 2025, MTN recorded 760 fibre cuts nationwide, bringing the year-to-date total to over 5,478 incidents. These disruptions, primarily caused by road construction and vandalism, continue…
Africa’s leading technology distributor, TD Africa, has attained the ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management Systems) and ISO 27701 (Privacy Information Management Systems) certifications. These globally recognized certifications, which set the highest benchmarks for responsible AI deployment and data privacy, position TD Africa as a pioneer in preparing Africa for an AI-powered future. Speaking on the…
An indigenous Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Beta Computers, has petitioned the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy over the deployment of counterfeited copies of its SPEEDSTAR personal computers (PCs) by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) contractors. Beta Computers is one of the certified OEMs for made-in-Nigeria computers by the Federal Government and…
Intentionally targeting underserved corridors, strengthening data localisation, and supporting low-latency cloud infrastructure across the continent are some of the strategies being deployed by Phase3 Telecom to accelerate Africa’s digital economy transformation. Its Chief Growth Officer, Craig Lowe, who spoke on the company’s growth strategies, noted that Africa is leapfrogging legacy systems, with mobile money replacing…
Meta has announced its collaboration with I.N Official to unveil the first ever AI-powered fashion collection at Africa Fashion Week London billed for today 9th August. It said it is a significant step to reshape the development and refinement of the fashion ecosystem. The Fall/Winter 2025 collection titled ‘Transcendence’ has been created by using Meta…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the umbrella body for all mobile network operators, tower companies, and telecommunications infrastructure providers in Nigeria, has expressed its deep concerned about ongoing disruptions to the supply logistics of diesel to cell sites across the country. The group said it had received credible reports that members…
9mobile, Nigeria’s fourth mobile service provider has changed its brand identity to T2mobile. It also changed its logo and colour identity from green to orange colour. The colour change, according to the carrier, is essential to reflect its tenacity and resilience after passing through market challenges. This is coming few weeks after the telco unveiled…
The Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, has described 5G technology as a transformational force with the potential to revolutionise media, entertainment, and Nigeria’s broader digital economy. Speaking during an interactive session with fellows of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) in Lagos, Ikenna-Emeka explored how 5G, combined with the Internet of Things…
Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, Konga, has officially announced the launch of its Back To School Campaign. The campaign began on August 1st and will run through August 31st. This nationwide campaign is strategically designed to support students, parents, teachers, and educational institutions with mouthwatering deals, as they prepare for the new academic session. According to…
