Business

ZTE Partners Moratelindo on Commercialisation of PayTV Powered by Android TV

ZTE Corporation, a  provider of information and communication technology solutions, and Moratelindo, one of the largest public companies in telecommunications infrastructure and network providers in Indonesia, proudly announced a strategic partnership for the commercialization of the Set-Top Box (STB) B866V2FA powered by Android TV. Since 2016, Moratelindo has been developing its internet service retail business […]

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News

Meta Unveils ‘Creators of Tomorrow’ Campaign in Nigeria Featuring Some Best in Content Creation

Meta has launched ‘Creators of Tomorrow,’ a first-of-its-kind campaign that spotlights five emerging creators in Nigeria who are turning what they love into what they do and sparking a new wave of creativity/community on Instagram.  The spotlighted creators represent various creative industries, including lifestyle, comedy, dance and art. Their inspirational journeys will be amplified through […]

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Business

Lagos Governor, Minister & Other Telecoms Stakeholders Witness Airtel Africa Data Centre Ground-Breaking Ceremony

Airtel Africa, a provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, has officially broken ground on its first data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Nxtra by Airtel is set to be one of the largest networks of data centres in Africa, with high-capacity data centres in major cities located […]

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BrandTech

UXLINK Secures Over $9m in Funding from OKX Ventures and UOB Ventures

AMA PRESS RELEASE UXLINK, a Web3 social platform and infrastructure, has closed a new round of funding, accumulating over $9 million total investment. This round’s investors include OKX Ventures, Web3Port Foundation, Manifold, UOB Venture, Comma3 Ventures, Cypher Capital, Kucoin Ventures, Gate Labs, Forgame (0484.HK), ECV, Signum Capital, 7UPDAO, and industry leaders. According to Singapore Corporate […]

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Business

Airtel Africa Set for Ground-Breaking Kick-off of First NXtra Data Centre at Eko Atlantic City

Airtel Africa is set to host a ground-breaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its first NXtra Data Center. The event, scheduled to hold  at Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos is expected to have in attendance distinguished guests, including the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and […]

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Business

Africa Home for Virtual Influencers, Say Experts

Influencer marketing is shifting, with computer-generated personalities – virtual influencers – attracting a large following and lucrative brand deals. Amid this shift, Africa, with its young, digital population and rich cultural diversity, is poised to become a major player in this trend. Virtual influencers are computer-generated characters that resemble humans and interact with audiences on […]

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Social Media

Instagram Tops TikTok and Facebook in Ranking as 16.5% of Internet Users Name It Number-One Social Media Platform in 2023

With over 2.4 billion monthly active users and over half a billion people who use it daily, Instagram remains one of the largest social media platforms out there. And while Facebook and YouTube might still have higher user numbers, Instagram is far more popular than the two social media giants. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, […]

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L-R: Alice Eze, Chief Operating Officer of Climate Action Africa and Olatubosun Alake, Commissioner, Innovation, Science and Technology, Lagos State
Business

Stakeholders Harp on Need to Integrate Environmental Sustainability Models & Technology to Address Climate Change Challenges

Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading social enterprise focused on environmental sustainability, reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an inclusive climate action ecosystem at the ongoing Omniverse Summit 2024. Co-founded by Innovation Support Network (ISN Hubs) with support from GIZ/Digital Transformation Center Nigeria (GIZ/DTC Nigeria), the Omniverse serves as a meeting point for diverse stakeholders across sectors, including […]

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Business

Web3, Social Infrastructure Unveils Multiple Web3 Wallet

AMA PRESS RELEASE Over the course of a groundbreaking launch campaign from February 1st, UXLINK, the Web3 social infrastructure platform renowned for its innovative “Real World Social” and “Group” features, launched multiple Web3 wallet feature that exceeded all expectations. During this limited time frame, this feature resulted in the creation and connection of more than […]

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Dignitaries from the Akwa Ibom State Government at the landing of 2Africa’s submarine cable in Qua Iboe, Akwa Ibom State.
 Business
  • February 29, 2024

JUST IN: MainOne Lands 45,000km 2Africa Cable in Akwa Ibom to Boost Connectivity in South-South Nigeria

MainOne, an Equinix Company, has announced its pivotal role in the historic landing in Akwa Ibom State of the first and only submarine cable system in Nigeria outside of Lagos. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing broadband connectivity and driving economic development in the South-South, South-East and North-Central regions of Nigeria. The company […]

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