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iTEC Set to Spice TV Viewing Experience in Nigeria with 75-Inch UHD TV

iTEC is solidifying its position as one of the top brands in the electronics marketplace with the launch of its latest 75-inch UHD TV. This television, a product of Africa’s leading tech company, Zinox, is a masterpiece and nothing short of a marvel, as it provides an immersive visual experience that captivates casual viewers and […]

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Telecoms

Education, Economic Growth Remain Key Pillars of Our Sustainability Strategy, Says IHS

IHS Nigeria, part of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, has reaffirmed that education and economic growth are key pillars of its sustainability strategy. The tower company stated it is actively involved in various educational initiatives, with a particular focus on increasing access to STEM subjects. IHS is one of the largest independent […]

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Business

LG Electronics Signs Strategic Partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy to Support Africa’s Filmmaking Community

LG Electronics (LGE) has gone into a strategic partnership with EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA), an institution dedicated to nurturing Africa’s next generation of creative talent. This collaboration is designed to support the filmmaking community through state-of-the-art technology and foster the development of world-class cinematic content in Nigeria and across Africa. Under this exciting partnership, LG […]

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Business

Risk Management and Security Solutions Company, IIRIS Expands Presence in Africa with Unveiling of Nigeria’s Office

IIRIS, a risk management and security solutions company, has announced the opening of a Nigeria office, marking an important expansion of its operations in Africa. IIRIS, an Indian firm, operates in over seven countries, serving both government and private companies. The company also collaborates with Original Equipment Manufacturers to create bespoke solutions in the fields of technology […]

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News

MainOne’s MDXi to Rebrand as Equinix with New Era Beckons for West Africa’s Data Centre Firm

MDXi, a subsidiary of MainOne, a data centre company in West Africa, will be rebranded as Equinix next month. MainOne is already an Equinix company, which is also a connectivity solutions provider with presence in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. The company’s assets include four active data centers and a 7,000-kilometer submarine network that connects Portugal to […]

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FinTech

REFLECTION: Post-Pandemic Transformation Rise of Fintech in Africa

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa’s fintech industry has experienced remarkable growth, characterized by rapid expansion, increased investment, and a significant shift toward digital financial services. The surge in fintech and mobile money adoption has provided financial inclusion to the unbanked population, as nearly half of the continent’s 1.4 billion people still lack […]

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Technology

Redbird Takes Conversational AI Platform to Enterprise Business Intelligence

Despite general advances in AI and LLMs in recent years, enterprise organizations have largely struggled to successfully use chat-based approaches for business intelligence in a way that is accurate, secure, and customized to their business. While consumer-centric tools like ChatGPT have shown great promise for more surface-level tasks rooted in general information from the internet, […]

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Business

TD Africa Unveils Solution Design to Help Businesses Slash Operational Cost by 40 Percent 

TD Africa has launched its Managed Service Providers (MSP) service as part of its continuous drive to help businesses in West Africa move away from the usually slow, labour-intensive and erroneous traditional network service provision, replacing it with an optimized network infrastructure. The service provision authorisation which provides a more efficient, scalable and secure approach […]

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Technology

Western Digital Chief Harps on HDDs Role as Backbone of Efficient Data Storage

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Ghassan Azzi, Sales Director for Africa at Western Digital, has emphasized the importance of scalable, cost-effective data storage solutions in meeting the needs of modern businesses. As data generation continues to surge, particularly with the rise of connected devices and artificial intelligence (AI), Azzi pointed out that efficient data […]

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Business

Wrong Perception About Africa Affecting Tourism Growth but Technology Key to Leapfrogging GDP Impact, Say Experts

The weight of wrong perception that the news media in Africa churn out to the global community is responsible  for the low Gross Domestic (GDP) from tourism but that narrative could possibly change when the continent embraces technology in its tourism and hospitality business. Those were the takeaway from a webinar hosted today by the […]

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