If the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) fail to address the debt overhang of about N250 billion owed mobile network operators (MNOs) as a result of the use of the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), the operators might, subject to regulatory approval, suspend supporting the use of the service…
realme, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, has officially launched its operations in Nigeria. With a focus on combining affordability with cutting-edge technology, realme’s market entry aims to address the growing demand for high-performance mobile devices in the country. The market entry was marked by a grand launch at the Balmoral Convention Center, Ikeja,…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has featured among key issues being considered by the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) as it prepares for its second week in New Delhi, India. Now in midway through its work, WTSA-24 will determine the course of action for the next four years of standards development for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)….
A new original equipment manufacturer (OEM), realme, at the weekend made its entry into the market, targeting being the preferred brand in the country within the shortest possible time frame. The company which said it is the fifth top brand in 30 global markets said it is hoping to emerge tops in Nigeria as the…
MTN Nigeria’s Customer Service Week was a blast. With the theme: “Above & Beyond,” this week-long celebration was all about spreading joy, giving back to customers, and creating unforgettable moments. From surprise visits by top execs to a special goodwill message from the company’s CEO, Karl Toriola to cool giveaways, it was a week packed…
THE Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI), Distinguished Prof Simon Emeje, has said the courier and logistics sub-sector can boost Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 60 per cent, if fully tapped. The CLIMI boss said tapping into the industry with assets worth over ₦15 trillion requires regulatory excellence and innovation. He made…
By Motunrayo Akintunde A pioneering multi-category app, Glovo, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, and She Code Africa, has launched Women in Tech Bootcamp. This initiative is designed to equip 100 women with essential digital skills to excel in the dynamic tech industry by providing fully funded scholarships…
App-based transport workers, under the aegis of Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, have expressed worry at the rising cost of their services. They said it had negatively affected their operations and welfare. An ex-officio of the union, Mr Jossy Olawale, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that rising…
The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) opened today in New Delhi, India, where policy-makers, industry leaders and tech experts will meet to consider global actions to reinforce the standardization work of ITU, the UN Agency for Digital Technologies. The opening ceremony highlighted the push for universal connectivity, the need for ethical artificial intelligence (AI), the…
