On October 1, 1960, everything seemed possible for Nigeria: After nearly 80 years of colonialism under Great Britain, it was finally an independent nation. During the newly independent nation’s earliest days, there was every reason for Nigerians to envision a bright future for themselves and their country, one in which Nigeria’s vast oil and gas […]
Read MoreThe GSM Assiociation (GSMA) said mobile subscribers in Nigeria are not to expect the adoption of the 5G technology by mobile operators in the country soonest. According to the latest “Mobile Economy Sub-Saharan Africa 2020” research report released yesterday by the GSM Association (GSMA), mass adoption of mobile 5G technology is not imminent in Nigeria. […]
Read MoreMobile technologies and services are expected to significantly increase in Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 137 million new mobile subscribers forecast to be added in the region by 2025. An estimated 27% (165 million) of total mobile connections will be made on 4G and 3% (18.4 million) on 5G, by this period. This is according to […]
Read MoreNokia has extended its long-term strategic relationship with BT into the 5G arena, following its selection as a 5G RAN vendor for the UK operator. As part of the deal, which will make Nokia BT’s largest equipment provider, Nokia will provide equipment and services at BT radio sites across the UK, helping to evolve BT’s […]
Read MoreThe Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has signed a collaboration agreement with tech-firm Huawei-Kenya that seeks to deepen financial inclusion in the banking sector through further deployment of technology and building fintech capacity. In the partnership, KBA will work closely with Huawei-Kenya to spearhead industrywide capacity building initiatives aimed at promoting knowledge on financial technology innovation, […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said it will continue to promote and facilitate expansion of robust broadband/Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure across the country for the rapid development of the nation’s digital economy. DExecutive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta gave the assurance in a presentation titled “Communication Technology for Service […]
Read MoreNigerian startup GatePass started life as a visitor management solution for residential communities, but has since widened its scope to help with all aspects of their management. Founded in 2017, GatePass is a mobile platform that connects estate managers with their residents on community-related issues. It all started after two brothers, Muyideen and Matin Dosumu […]
Read MoreThe founders of Kenya’s Apollo Agriculture and Nigeria’s 54gene have been accepted into the global Endeavor network, gaining access to various support services to help their companies scale. The Endeavor initiative works to catalyse long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the best high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide, and has accepted a host of African entrepreneurs […]
Read MoreThe Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has emerged the winner of the 2019 Zik Prize, in the professional leadership category. Announcing the winners in a webinar, Prof. Pat Utomi, a member of the Advisory Board of the prestigious award, said Danbatta and Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, […]
Read MoreipNX, an information, communications and technology (ICT) company and the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) have signed a partnership agreement that will further support the development of Nigeria’s ICT and broadband infrastructure and help ipNX expand its fibre-optic network to more than 200,000 residences in Lagos and other locations, including Abuja and Port […]
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