The Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) has inducted new students into the MTN MUSON Scholarship Programme. With beaming pride as he discussed his passion for music and the new boost his career was about to take, Olaifa Ebenzer Abiodun, a new student in the MTN MUSON Scholarship Programme, said, “I can now dream big.” He […]
Read MoreTelecoms operator’s revenue from authentication and fraud prevention network APIs will grow from $252 million in 2025 to $4.9 billion in 2030. Reports from global tech strategists Juniper Research, said; “Fraud prevention APIs provide the greatest opportunity in the short term; accounting for approximately 90% of network API revenue in 2025,” said Alex Webb, Senior […]
Read MoreThree northern states that were recently affected by fibre cut in the MTN Nigeria are set for relief as the telecoms operator said it has a scheduled network maintenance activity as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability and long-term network performance. A statement from the company said it has scheduled for 25th […]
Read MoreIndustry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres are critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future. Speaking while delivery a keynote address at the MWC25 Kigali, Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, said this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom revolution, marking a shift from merely connecting people to enabling them to […]
Read MoreContrary to common belief in the Nigerian telecommunication’s sector, rural LTE speeds are climbing, reaching up to 15 Mbps even as it has been predicted that the LTE performance is consistently reliable, positioning it as the main mobile broadband option through at least to between 2028-2030. In the latest report by the Nigeria Communications Commission […]
Read MoreNearly a decade after its launch, TikTok’s popularity shows no signs of slowing down, with the video-sharing platform posting impressive download and user figures year after year. In 2024, TikTok was the most downloaded app worldwide, with 773 million installs across iOS and Android, and the latest data show between 1.5 billion and 1.6 billion […]
Read MoreThe digital identity market will grow from $51 billion in 2025 to $80 billion in 2030; representing a rapid growth rate of 56%. Study by tech strategists at Juniper Research revealed two main drivers of this growth: tightening regulations which increasingly require digital identities, and rapid technological advancements which bring mobile driving licences and digital travel […]
Read MoreThe provision of renewable energy and digital innovation are crucial in accelerating inclusive growth and transforming rural communities across Nigeria. Speaking as a panellist at the Civil Society Policy Forum during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C., the Director General of the National Information […]
Read MoreThe deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an opportunity to rebuild trust between government and citizens by making public services smarter, faster, and more transparent. According to the Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, 70% of Nigeria’s online population already uses generative AI tools, surpassing the global average of 48%, attributing […]
Read MoreNigeria’s Minister of Trade, Industry, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria needs to set practical precedents for regional alignment through technology and trade corridors. “Nigeria is engaging with key African partners to facilitate market access for our tech startups and digital service providers; the government is building pathways” Oduwole said. The Minister who spoke […]
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