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Final Thoughts MTN Nigeria’s 2025 network expansion investment highlights the company’s role in driving digital transformation across the country. With tariff reforms, regulatory stability, and policy support, the initiative could accelerate Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s leading telecom markets.MTN’s Fintech Arm Now Generates ₦43 Billion Quarterly as Digital Finance Becomes Its New Growth Engine
Fintech giant OPay has launched a ₦1.2 billion scholarship programme to support outstanding Nigerian university students over the next decade, reinforcing its commitment to education, equity, and youth empowerment.OPay Launches ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Fund to Support Nigerian University Students Over 10 Years
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the NIN Authentication (NINAuth) App, a digital innovation by NIMC designed to improve transparency, security, and citizen control over data, marking a major step in Nigeria’s digital governance reform.NIMC Launches NIN Authentication App to Boost Data Transparency and Digital Accountability in Nigeria
South Africa’s takeover panel has mandated French media giant Groupe Canal+ SA to immediately extend a mandatory offer to acquire additional shares of pay-TV company MultiChoice, following Canal Plus’ attempt to purchase the remaining stake in the company. Despite Canal Plus already being the largest shareholder with a 35.01% stake, surpassing the 35% threshold triggering the mandatory offer, MultiChoice’s board rejected Canal Plus’ initial bid of 105 rand per share, deeming it significantly undervalued. According to the Takeover Regulations Panel (TRP) in its ruling: “Canal+ must take immediate action to comply with the requirements of.. the (Companies) Act and the regulations by making a mandatory offer to the remaining shareholders of MultiChoice.” Moving forward, Canal Plus contended that it was exempted from making a mandatory offer, citing restrictions in the streaming company’s memorandum of incorporation which limit foreign companies to a maximum of 20% of the broadcaster’s voting rights.MultiChoice Slashes DStv Decoder Price to ₦7,900 and GOtv Decoder to ₦6,500 Ahead of Festive Season
iPhone 18 Pro Could Arrive in New Coffee, Burgundy, and Purple Colors — Leak Suggests
Final Thoughts MTN Nigeria’s 2025 network expansion investment highlights the company’s role in driving digital transformation across the country. With tariff reforms, regulatory stability, and policy support, the initiative could accelerate Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s leading telecom markets.MTN’s Fintech Arm Now Generates ₦43 Billion Quarterly as Digital Finance Becomes Its New Growth Engine
Fintech giant OPay has launched a ₦1.2 billion scholarship programme to support outstanding Nigerian university students over the next decade, reinforcing its commitment to education, equity, and youth empowerment.OPay Launches ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Fund to Support Nigerian University Students Over 10 Years
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the NIN Authentication (NINAuth) App, a digital innovation by NIMC designed to improve transparency, security, and citizen control over data, marking a major step in Nigeria’s digital governance reform.NIMC Launches NIN Authentication App to Boost Data Transparency and Digital Accountability in Nigeria
South Africa’s takeover panel has mandated French media giant Groupe Canal+ SA to immediately extend a mandatory offer to acquire additional shares of pay-TV company MultiChoice, following Canal Plus’ attempt to purchase the remaining stake in the company. Despite Canal Plus already being the largest shareholder with a 35.01% stake, surpassing the 35% threshold triggering the mandatory offer, MultiChoice’s board rejected Canal Plus’ initial bid of 105 rand per share, deeming it significantly undervalued. According to the Takeover Regulations Panel (TRP) in its ruling: “Canal+ must take immediate action to comply with the requirements of.. the (Companies) Act and the regulations by making a mandatory offer to the remaining shareholders of MultiChoice.” Moving forward, Canal Plus contended that it was exempted from making a mandatory offer, citing restrictions in the streaming company’s memorandum of incorporation which limit foreign companies to a maximum of 20% of the broadcaster’s voting rights.MultiChoice Slashes DStv Decoder Price to ₦7,900 and GOtv Decoder to ₦6,500 Ahead of Festive Season
iPhone 18 Pro Could Arrive in New Coffee, Burgundy, and Purple Colors — Leak Suggests

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UNESCO and the KIX Africa 21 Hub have launched an initiative to integrate AI skills and digital literacy in schools across francophone Africa, starting with Benin, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal, to ensure equitable and inclusive digital transformation in education.

UNESCO Partners with KIX Africa 21 Hub to Embed AI Skills and Digital Literacy in African Classrooms

UNESCO and the KIX Africa 21 Hub have launched an initiative to integrate AI skills and digital literacy in schools across francophone Africa, starting with…

By: Ovie George

Mozambique’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) plans to install 60 new mobile stations across nine provinces to expand rural connectivity and bridge the nation’s digital divide under its Rural Connectivity Project.

Mozambique to Install 60 New Mobile Stations to Boost Rural Connectivity

Mozambique’s Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) plans to install 60 new mobile stations across nine provinces to expand rural connectivity and bridge the nation’s digital divide…

By: Ovie George

A new leak suggests Samsung has postponed the launch of its Galaxy S26 series from January to March 2026 due to design and development delays. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is reportedly complete, while the base model is still under development.

Samsung Reportedly Delays Galaxy S26 Launch to March 2026 Amid Design Challenges

A new leak suggests Samsung has postponed the launch of its Galaxy S26 series from January to March 2026 due to design and development delays….

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

From #Antennagate to #Batterygate, Apple’s iPhones have faced a long history of design and performance controversies. Here’s a look at how another “gate” hashtag is once again impacting iPhone users in 2025.

Another “Gate” Hashtag Strikes iPhone Users — A Look Back at Apple’s Biggest Controversies

From #Antennagate to #Batterygate, Apple’s iPhones have faced a long history of design and performance controversies. Here’s a look at how another “gate” hashtag is…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

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 Blames Poor Telecom Service in Lagos, Abuja on Network Congestion

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…

By: Wura Obadare

Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage affecting several global platforms, including Snapchat and Canva. The disruption, traced to AWS’s US East Coast region, left millions of users facing downtime across multiple services.

Amazon Web Services Outage Disrupts Major Global Platforms — Snapchat, Canva Among Those Affected

Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered a major outage affecting several global platforms, including Snapchat and Canva. The disruption, traced to AWS’s US East Coast region,…

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.

NCC, CBN, and Industry Stakeholders Tackle Failed Telecom Recharges in Nigeria

The NCC, in collaboration with the CBN and telecom stakeholders, is taking decisive steps to address the persistent issue of failed electronic recharge transactions in…

By: Wura Obadare

Cardoso to Fintech CEOs: Innovation Must Be Matched by Strong Governance

Cardoso to Fintech CEOs: Innovation Must Be Matched by Strong Governance

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso urges Nigerian fintech leaders to balance innovation with strong governance, consumer protection, and financial stability during a strategic session at the…

By: Wura Obadare

OpenAI has partnered with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to launch its first Artificial Intelligence Academy in Africa, marking a major step toward inclusive AI education and research on the continent.

OpenAI Chooses UNILAG as Home for Its First African AI Academy

OpenAI has partnered with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to launch its first Artificial Intelligence Academy in Africa, marking a major step toward inclusive AI…

By: Adamu Garba

Samsung has officially ended software and security update support for the Galaxy A03s, A52s, F42 5G, and M32 5G, marking the end of their four-year update cycle.

Samsung Ends Software Support for Four Galaxy Phones: Time to Upgrade

Samsung has officially ended software and security update support for the Galaxy A03s, A52s, F42 5G, and M32 5G, marking the end of their four-year…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

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