Business

MTN Nigeria Unveils 20  Startups for Cloud Accelerator Program

MTN Nigeria has announced 20 innovative startups as the first cohort of the Cloud Accelerator Program. This was announced at its headquarters in Falomo, Ikoyi. The 12-week hybrid accelerator, backed by ₦100 million in grants, brings together some of Africa’s most promising startups across fintech, healthtech, agritech, edtech, and cleantech. These startups have demonstrated exceptional […]

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Business

Indus Towers Maps Strategic Footprints for International Markets’ Growth 

Indus Towers Limited  Board of Directors has reviewed and deliberated on strategic opportunities to expand the Company’s footprint across select international markets. Recognizing the growth potential in emerging geographies, the Board has approved the Company’s foray into African markets, beginning with Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia. These markets offer attractive prospects for revenue diversification, operational scalability, […]

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Business

Over $2.6trl Needed to Give Everyone Internet Connectivity by 2023, Says ITU

Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of USD 2.6 trillion to USD 2.8 trillion at current prices, according to the Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint released today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN agency for digital technologies – and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of the Kingdom of Saudi […]

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Business

Airtel Africa Foundation Presents Two Nigerian Students with Tech Scholarships 

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has announced that two Nigerian students, Terence Ifeanyichukwu and Ali Usman Mohammed, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Airtel Africa Fellowship. These scholars will pursue undergraduate studies in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, at Plaksha University in Mohali, India, an institution known for reimagining engineering education for the […]

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Telecoms

ipNX Seeks More Investment on Digital Infrastructure as Panacea for  Effective e-Governance Services

Nigeria’s leading information and communications technology company, ipNX, has called for greater investment in digital infrastructure as a critical enabler of effective e-governance services. Deputy Director, Strategic Business Initiatives at ipNX, Mr. Segun Okuneye, who made the remark during the recently concluded Nigeria eGovernment Summit, said: “Digital Infrastructure, Energy and Inclusive Access,” emphasizing that sustainable […]

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Business

Airtel Nigeria Doubles Investments to Accelerate Critical Network Initiatives

Airtel Nigeria has doubled investments to directly accelerate critical network initiatives including nationwide coverage expansion, capacity augmentation through spectrum acquisition, fibre rollout, and satellite partnerships with Starlink and OneWeb. Chief Technology Officer, Harmanpreet Dhillon, disclosed these initiatives during an appearance on NTA International’s and NTA News24’s Economy Watch programme, where he reaffirmed Airtel’s commitment to […]

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Business

MTN Services in Three Northern States Back After Weekend Network Maintenance 

MTN Nigeria has successfully completed a scheduled network maintenance operation that affected 101 sites across 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Adamawa, Borno, and Kano States. The restoration marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability in the Northeast region, amidst multiple fibre cuts and vandalism. The maintenance, which took […]

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News

MTN Nigeria to Begin Network Maintenance of Damaged Fiber Infrastructure in Three Northern States Weekend

MTN Nigeria has scheduled network maintenance activity aimed at permanently restoring a previously damaged fiber infrastructure along the AFCOT–Bawo Village route in Adamawa state. A statement from the company said that the maintenance work will impact 101 sites in 15 LGAs across Adamawa, Borno and Kano states. The areas are: ·       Kano State: Nasarawa LGA, ·   […]

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Business

NCC Tasks Telecoms Stakeholders’ on Investment, Collaborate & Infrastructure Protection to Achieve Presidential Order

The Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), has challenged telecoms stakeholders to invest, collaborate, and protect telecoms infrastructure in order to build a digital future that is resilient, inclusive, and unstoppable for Nigeria’s digital economy. According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, the stakeholders must participate actively in shaping a Critical National […]

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Business

MTN Group Restructures Executive Leadership as Karl Toriola Takes Another Role Vice President, Francophone Africa

MTN Group has announced a restructuring of its executive leadership team, aimed at strengthening the execution of its Ambition 2025 strategy and positioning the company for long-term growth across its key markets. Central to this development is the expanded role of Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, who will now also serve as Vice […]

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