The 2Africa subsea cable, spanning 45,000km, has successfully made landfall in Nigeria and Ghana, according to reports from Techeconomy. As part of the 2Africa consortium, which includes Bayobab Group, center3, China Mobile International, Meta, Orange, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC, the cable has landed in Lagos, Nigeria. Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, […]

Kashifu Inuwa the commitment of the government to providing essential resources and initiatives for the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research in the country has been affirmed by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency. The pledge includes sustained support for emerging startups in the nation. The Director-General stated that this aligns with […]

image Source: Techeconomy Inuwa further emphasized the importance of fostering cooperation among diverse entities within and beyond the public sector. He elaborated on the formation of Digital Transformation Working Groups within each ministry, aiming for collaborative efforts to ensure the alignment of policies, frameworks, and guidelines across governmental agencies. In describing NITDA’s approach to overseeing […]

After the declaration of the N1 billion partnership with IHS Nigeria  In support of the 3MTT Learning Community, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy has unveiled the appointed managers for the 3MTT Community across all 36 states in Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The designation of Learning Community Managers represents a […]

Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has declared the intention to enhance legislation addressing defamation, character assassination, and cyberbullying. In a press conference at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, Abbas clarified that the purpose of the legislation is not to suppress free speech but to safeguard the dignity of individuals […]

After a service disruption lasting five days, affecting approximately 46.6 million subscribers across both telecommunication networks, reports indicate that Globacom made a payment of ₦2.6 billion to MTN Nigeria in 2019 to settle interconnection debts. The telecommunications regulatory body stressed the critical importance of Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other licensees strictly adhering to the […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is working towards improved services to telecom consumers, says Dr. Aminu Maida, the executive vice chairman. The head of the NCC has pledged an enhancement of telecommunication services for consumers in the country, emphasizing a commitment to bringing joy to their faces. This assurance was given during an inaugural breakfast meeting with editors […]

Mr. Musa Dayyabu, a customer with Unity Bank in Kano State, has won One Million Naira in the current cash reward promotion conducted by Unity Bank Plc in collaboration with CashToken Rewards Africa. CashToken Rewards Africa operates as a Cash-Reward-as-a-Service company, offering rewards to customers for their patronage and loyalty. The lucky winner, Mr. Dayyabu, […]

A recent survey conducted by Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) in 2023 indicates that over 40% of Nigerians utilized Digital Financial Services in the preceding 12 months, marking an improvement from the 34% recorded in 2020. Correspondingly, data from the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) for 2023 reveals a 66% surge in the value […]

Access Bank PLC has taken a significant stride toward promoting environmental sustainability by formalizing a groundbreaking loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The agreement, valued at $75 million, marks JICA’s inaugural private sector investment finance within the Sub-Saharan African banking sector. Citi played the role of sole coordinator and agent for this […]