The Nigerian Senate has passed through second reading a bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to require social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country. The bill, titled ‘ A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to Mandate the Establishment of Physical Offices […]
Read MoreGalaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s foremost digital infrastructure and services provider, has unveiled a bold and comprehensive four-year strategic plan (2025-2028) aimed at accelerating the integrated digital transformation Strategy (IDTS) plan for government and businesses in Nigeria. This strategy is designed to enhance digital service delivery, strengthen connectivity, and support Nigeria’s vision of a fully […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Government has unveiled plans to deploy 90,000km of fibre optic cable that will begin in the final quarter of 2025 This follows a $700 million funding injection from development partners, including the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), and Islamic Development Bank. The project, which will expand the country’s fibre backbone from 35 […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has assured of its determination to support the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) to ensure connectivity for the unserved and ubderserved communities across Nigeria. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida; who gave the assurance at an Industry-Focused Stakeholders Engagement Session in Lagos, emphasized the Commission’s resolve to […]
Read MoreRack Centre, West Africa’s Tier III Carrier and Cloud neutral data centre, has welcomed Olla Cloud Service, a new private cloud service by Olla Systems Limited, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, to its facility. Hosting at Rack Centre, Olla Cloud Service runs on a state-of-the-art, cloud-enabled infrastructure for enterprise applications across diverse platforms […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria in partnership with the Lagos State Government has launched ‘MyLagosApp’ a digital platform set to transform urban living in Lagos. This innovative mobile application is a comprehensive hub for city dwellers and visitors, offering real-time updates on events, entertainment, hospitality, transport services and government-related payments. The launch event which has the Executive Governor […]
Read MoreGlobal 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 […]
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