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Smartphone affordability and digital inclusion will determine how Africa’s new media industry grows in the next decade, according to MTN Nigeria’s Public Relations Manager Dr. Lakinbofa Goodluck. Speaking during a panel session at the 10th New Media Conference in Lagos, Goodluck echoed MTN’s mission, built on the belief that everyone …

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The agreement marks a transformative milestone in promoting digital inclusion and expanding access to reliable connectivity across …

…India to lead worldwide consumer growth with 31% Rising markets in Latin America (LatAm), Africa, and Asia are guiding the global surge in new consumers, with India leading the way, by adding 34 million people to the consumer class this year, almost one third of the 109 million worldwide. After …

By Nuruddeen Sani The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the telecommunications sector in Nigeria. Since the appointment of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the commission in 2015, the Nigerian Communications sector has witnessed significant growth and …

TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, said on Thursday it is piloting 50 free Wi-Fi hotspots in communities across South Africa. The Short-video social media platform TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, said on Thursday it is piloting 50 free Wi-Fi hotspots in communities across South Africa. The pilot programme, which is being …

An advocacy firm, Inclusion for all Initiative has identified gaps, limiting Nigerians, especially the poor and the financially excluded from being captured in the SIM-NIN enrollment exercise. According to the organization, in a report released recently, the vulnerable groups were mostly impacted by government’s restrictions on mobile phone users who …

An estimated 37 per cent of the world’s population – or 2.9 billion people – still lacks Internet access according to new data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs). The report also reveals strong global growth in Internet use, with the …

MTN Group has announced the appointment of Burak Akinci as Chief Executive Officer of Simfy (ayoba), reporting to the MTN Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer Serigne Dioum and responsible for the super app digital services, ayoba. Effective 1 September 2021, Burak joins Africa’s leading mobile operator from Turkcell, where …

To create harmonious relationships in the financial technology space, there is a need for clarity of regulations from the regulators to the players in the fintech sector. Clarity of regulations, according to experts in the space, would not only ensure stability, bridge knowledge gaps, but also help avoid unnecessary frictions …

Global Vice President of Huawei, Hou Tao, has emphasised the importance of digital inclusiveness for Africa’s development. Tao noted that digital economy is outperforming all other sectors in terms of speed of growth, the dynamics of innovation, and the scope of influence. He expressed delight that 40 per cent of …