The increasing adoption of the fifth generation (5G) in Nigeria and other countries on the continent and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) has pushed smartphone market growth to three per cent YoY in Q2 2025. The increment in the smartphone shipment was also driven by channel activities, affordable 5G devices, and improved economic conditions….
Visa and PEMANDU Associates have entered a strategic partnership to support governments in advancing efficiency and better sectoral outcomes for their citizens, while also driving greater financial inclusion and improved access and quality of basic services. The partnership will help governments implement capabilities in digital payments, digital identity, and emerging technology – delivered through innovative…
A data centre and cloud services provider, Open Access Data Centres Limited (OADC) has further strengthened cloud service offering in the country with the unveiling of its Open Access Fabric (OAFabric) platformin Lagos. The company said the facility is targeted at unlocking secure and seamless cloud access for Nigeria and the continent. OADC, a subsidiary…
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…
