Global revenue from over the top (OTT) business messaging will increase from $3.6 billion in 2025 to $9.8 billion in 2029. This sizeable growth of 265% will be driven by WhatsApp’s transition to a per message pricing model. WhatsApp is the largest OTT messaging application in the world, with more than 2 billion users globally, […]
Read MoreMOSIM, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) supported by EMO MEDIA, has teamed with Tata Communications Services to introduce Nigeria’s first travel electronic SIM (e-SIM). The e-SIM is scheduled to go live in the second quarter of 2025 for outbound Nigerian travellers. Users will be exempt from roaming charges and will just have to pay […]
Read MoreAirtel Mobile Commerce BV, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa PLC, has launched the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card, a new payment solution designed to connect Airtel Money customers across Africa with global online marketplaces. This collaboration with Mastercard will empower Airtel’s 150 million mobile phone users in 14 African countries with access to Mastercard’s global merchant […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria has unveiled the potential of its 5G network harping on how the power of technology has transform businesses globally. The unveiling, which took place at the four-day event, Omniverse Summit 2025 centred on “Unified by Vision & Empowered by Collaboration,” showcased Africa’s digital landscape. MTN Nigeria, a telecommunications company, emerged as a driving […]
Read MoreAfrica’s digital transformation is more than just connectivity; it’s about creating opportunities for education, healthcare, financial inclusion, and economic growth. This is according to GSMA Africa, and the Africa Group of Six (G6) mobile network operators, who convened this week at the Mobile World Congress (#MWC25) to review progress, share ideas, and map out the next […]
Read MoreThe Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu have held talks on how to secure telecoms infrastructure in the state. The meeting, which took place at the Lagos House, Ikeja, had in attendance members of the Lagos State cabinet and top management […]
Read MoreThe Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the procurement of a N2.5 billion satellite gadget to combat illegal mining in the country. Mr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, said this while briefing State House Correspondents, after the FEC meeting. He said the technology was […]
Read MoreVertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is resuming its technical webinar series in Africa in 2025. Called the “Technology Knowledge Forum” webinar series, the talks aim to keep data centre managers, IT professionals, and industry leaders informed on the latest technology trends shaping the continent. This year’s series of webcasts focus on […]
Read MoreTelecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has been awarded a “B-” in Climate Change and a “C” in Water Security by the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These scores underscore the telco’s approach to addressing environmental challenges and commitment to transparency in managing climate and water-related risks. The ratings also reflect the company’s continued efforts to enhance […]
Read MoreGovernments, industry executives and international organizations have expressed support for strengthening the world’s vital undersea network of telecommunications cables.at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja, Nigeria. The concluding Summit Declaration, developed by the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience, includes a commitment to international efforts to reinforce submarine telecommunications cable resilience, centred […]
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