Lagos State secured a $22 million foreign direct investment to enhance its fibre optic infrastructure. This investment is a critical step in the state’s ambition to increase connectivity, accelerate digital transformation activities, and support its developing tech scene, according to the State. Special Adviser to the governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, announced the development at […]
Read MoreThe use of local content in Artificial Intelligence systems is essential for delivering accurate, region-specific results. Speaking at the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Conference, held in Abuja, the Nigerian capital city, MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna Ikeme saidData can be transformational by bringing efficiency to businesses, but it also […]
Read MoreRevenue from one-time passwords (OTPs) sent via over-the-top (OTT) messaging applications will grow 600% over the next five years, from less than $300 million in 2024. Mobile identity solutions leverage the mobile phone number as a unique identifier for verifying users’ identities in digital solutions. OTPs are unique codes delivered through messaging channels, such as […]
Read MoreThe International Telecommunications Unio, the global regulatory body of the United Nations is excited marking this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which it said holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. “Since 1865, ITU has helped shape every major advance in communication: from the telegraph to the telephone, […]
Read MoreThe International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will commemorate 160 years dedicated to connecting the world on Saturday, 17 May during the annual World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. “For 160 years, ITU has brought the world together to ensure technology benefits all of humanity,” said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “In this milestone year, let’s reaffirm our […]
Read MoreAirtel Nigeria has upgraded My Airtel App with a fully integrated eShop feature, transforming the platform into a complete digital shopping destination. With this update, customers can now enjoy a full retail experience directly within the existing subscriber app-beyond simply buying airtime or data. The eShop feature offers a wide selection of products ranging from […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and her Ghanaian counterpart, the National Communications Authority (NCA) are concerned about the need for continued knowledge exchange, technical cooperation, and collaborative monitoring of telecommunications operations within their respective jurisdictions. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, led a team of executives from the Commission on a […]
Read MoreThe quest of Abia State citizens for fast internet connectivity has finally come as MTN Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government to accelerate digital transformation, expanding broadband penetration, and unlocking socio-economic growth across the state. The agreement formalised in Umuahia, reflects a shared ambition between MTN Nigeria and […]
Read MoreAirtel Africa has designed Spam AI Alert Service to enhance user safety, and provide real-time defense against spam and fraudulent SMS messages, making it a gamechanger for mobile security across the continent. The Airtel AI Spam Alert Service, which is engineered to automatically detect and label suspicious SMS messages as “Suspected SPAM” without requiring any […]
Read MoreThe dwindling fortune of 9Mobile is steadily putting the fourth mobile network operator into extinction as statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) has revealed in its latest report. Not even a deal with the leading telecoms operator, MTN Nigeria Plc, grant 9mobile access to MTN’s extensive infrastructure to improve its network coverage and service quality […]
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