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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.

NCC Considers Satellite Direct-to-Device Technology to Connect 23 Million Nigerians Without Coverage

Nigeria’s telecom regulator NCC is exploring Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity to expand mobile coverage to over 23 million underserved Nigerians, citing infrastructure limits and advances…

By: Wura Obadare

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.

Amazon Kuiper Enters Nigeria as NCC Licences New Rival to Starlink

Nigeria’s satellite broadband market is set for increased competition as NCC approves ISP and IDA licences for Amazon Kuiper, challenging Starlink’s dominance….

By: Adamu Garba

Nigeria’s economy is entering a consolidation phase in 2026, NESG says. Here are five major economic trends—from inflation to FX and investment—that startups should plan for.

NESG Outlook: 5 Key Economic Signals Nigerian Startups Must Watch in 2026

Nigeria’s economy is entering a consolidation phase in 2026, NESG says. Here are five major economic trends—from inflation to FX and investment—that startups should plan…

By: Ovie George

MTN South Africa grew its subscriber base to 40.1 million in Q3 2025 but recorded a 2.8% drop in voice revenue and a 5.1% decline in fintech earnings. Data revenue surged 6.4%, driven by rising usage and strong smartphone penetration.

MTN Nigeria Tops Mobile Internet Rankings in 2025, Outperforms Airtel and Glo — nPerf

MTN Nigeria has been ranked the best mobile internet network in 2025, leading Airtel and Glo in speed, browsing, and streaming performance, according to nPerf…

By: Wura Obadare

The Vodacom Group digital hub is expected to train 1 million Africans between the ages of 18 to 35 by 2027

Vodacom Group Tops Africa’s Best Employers List in 2025 With 99.56% Score

Vodacom Group has emerged as Africa’s Top Employer for 2025 after scoring 99.56%, securing its third straight win for excellence in HR, innovation, and ethical…

By: Wura Obadare

Nigeria Revenue Service has clarified that the 7.5% VAT is charged only on bank transfer service fees, not on the money sent, countering viral misinformation online.

NRS Explains 7.5% VAT on Bank Transfers, Says Tax Applies Only to Service Fees

Nigeria Revenue Service has clarified that the 7.5% VAT is charged only on bank transfer service fees, not on the money sent, countering viral misinformation…

By: Adamu Garba

The Nigeria Immigration Service has upgraded its passport tracking system with a new status to improve transparency after months of public complaints over delayed passport issuance.

NIS Introduces New Passport Tracking Status Following Widespread Delay Complaints

The Nigeria Immigration Service has upgraded its passport tracking system with a new status to improve transparency after months of public complaints over delayed passport…

By: Wura Obadare

CAF brings Africa Cup of Nations 2025 highlights to Netflix, allowing Sub-Saharan African fans to catch goals, key moments, and match action from the Morocco tournament.

AFCON 2025 Daily Highlights Now Available on Netflix Across Sub-Saharan Africa

CAF brings Africa Cup of Nations 2025 highlights to Netflix, allowing Sub-Saharan African fans to catch goals, key moments, and match action from the Morocco…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Some months ago, Moniepoint one of the most funded startups in the country gathered all its engineers from all corners of the world, including outposts in Europe and other African countries under one roof.

Moniepoint Launches 2nd Cohort of DreamDevs to Strengthen Africa’s Tech Talent Pipeline

Moniepoint opens applications for its second DreamDevs cohort, offering Nigerian graduates hands-on tech training, internships, and career opportunities to bridge the continent’s skills gap….

By: Wura Obadare

Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally.

xAI Implements Stricter Grok Image Controls Amid Deepfake Concerns

Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok’s image editing tools to curb non-consensual deepfake content, introducing geoblocking, subscription limits, and enhanced safeguards globally….

By: Cynthia Okafor

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