Telecoms

Governance in Telecoms Sector, Key to Survival, Sustainability & Growth, Says NCC Boss

The remarkable growth that the Nigerian telecoms sector has experienced since its revolution has been attributed to the role governance played over the years. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Corporate Governance Conference with the theme: “Corporate Survival and Sustainability-The New Face of Governance in the Nigerian Telecoms Sector, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian […]

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Business

Intelsat Unveils Satellite Cellular Backhaul Platform at Open Access Data Centre in Lagos

Intelsat, an operator of integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul service platform located at the Open Access Data Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, citing this as a significant milestone in its efforts to improve Nigeria’s and Africa’s connectivity infrastructures. Intelsat CellBackhaul Nigeria, the business said, is a fully managed cellular […]

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Business

MTN Advances Connectivity in Nigeria with Unveiling of Abuja 5G Experience Centre, First in West Africa

Telecommunications provider, MTN Nigeria, has launched the first 5G Experience Centre in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment towards advancing connectivity in Nigeria. The state-of-the-art centre is designed to showcase the capabilities of 5G technology, empowering customers, businesses, and innovators to explore its potential. The launch event, graced by industry stakeholders including […]

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News

TikTok Deletes 2.1 Million Videos in Nigeria for Violating Content Guidelines 

TikTok said it removed over 2.1 million videos in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2024 for violating its community guidelines. According to the Community Guidelines Enforcement Report shared on Tuesday, Tiktok said the action is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance content moderation and create a safer platform for users. “Key findings […]

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Financial

SMS’s Market Value Share to Crash by 32% Amid Increasing Mobile Messaging Traffic

SMS’s market share by value will reduce to 32% of global mobile messaging revenue by 2029; down from 45% in 2024. This 13% drop occurs at a time when the demand for mobile messaging traffic is increasing significantly, growing from 189 trillion messages sent in 2024 to 280 trillion in 2029. The report cites fraudulent […]

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Business

Vertiv Unveils Data Centre Solution Designed to Boost Kenya’s National Motor Vehicle Registration System

 Vertiv , a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, together with local partner Encapsulated East Africa Limited, and the Kenyan National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), recently deployed a new integrated modular data centre infrastructure solution to boost data centre performance and service delivery. As part of its digital transformation strategy, the […]

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BrandTech

Samsung Boosts Galaxy A Series Profile with New Device, Galaxy A06 

Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled the latest addition to the popular Galaxy A series smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy A06. Joining a fan favorite series and combining powerful performance with a sleek design, the Galaxy A06 offers customers and loyal A series fans unique features and premium experience at an affordable price. The stylish Galaxy A06 is set to […]

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Business

Huawei Unviels Mate XT Smartphone  Exclusively to Zinox- Konga Group Chairman

Huawei, a global technology leader, has introduced a revolutionary new masterpiece to its smartphone lineup—the HUAWEI Mate XT. This groundbreaking tri-fold phone launched in September earned Best Smart Phone globally. Before its release, this disruptive gadget had over 8 million preorders. While international shipments may take some time, Nigeria is fortunate to have received three […]

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Business

Sanctions Loom for Starlink as NCC Begins Pre-Enforcement Action Over Price Hike

The  Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said it did not grant Starlink approval for review of its subscription packages upwards. A statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs of the NCC, Mr Reuben Muoka, described the decision by Starlink to increase its tariff as unilaterally, saying:  “We were surprised that the company jumped the gun by […]

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Business

Vertiv Unveils High-Capacity Cooling Solution to Support AI and Machine Learning Data Centres in EMEA

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the introduction of the high-capacity models of its Vertiv Liebert AFC inverter screw chiller range with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. Available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the new models provide up to 2.2 MW of cooling capacity in a […]

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