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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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Ghana Partners with Cisco to Launch One Million Coders Certification Initiative

Ghana Partners with Cisco to Launch One Million Coders Certification Initiative

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations partners with Cisco to train and certify one million citizens in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, advancing…

By: Wura Obadare

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) host the AI in FinTech Hackathon to train young innovators in artificial intelligence, business analytics, and financial technology under the Digital Egypt Builders Initiative.

Egypt Empowers Next-Gen FinTech Talent Through AI in FinTech Hackathon

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) host the AI in FinTech Hackathon to train young innovators…

By: Ovie George

Nigeria Takes Bold Step Toward Digital Literacy with Translated Data Protection Act

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with Meta, has translated the Nigeria Data Protection Act into Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, advancing digital literacy,…

By: Adamu Garba

Gozem Launches Mobile Money Platform to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Togo

Gozem introduces Gozem Money in partnership with NSIA Banque Togo to expand digital financial access, enabling seamless payments, savings, and money transfers across Togo….

By: Ovie George

MTN Group marks 30 years of connecting Africa, surpassing 300 million customers and advancing its Ambition 2025 strategy to drive digital and financial inclusion across the continent.

MTN Group Celebrates 30 Years of Connecting Africa, Reaching 300 Million Customers Across Its Markets

MTN Group marks 30 years of connecting Africa, surpassing 300 million customers and advancing its Ambition 2025 strategy to drive digital and financial inclusion across…

By: Adamu Garba

Kaspersky launches a free online course, Cybersecurity: Entry Level, to equip university students with essential cybersecurity knowledge and skills for a safer digital future.

Kaspersky Unveils Free Cybersecurity Training for Students to Foster Safer Digital Futures

Kaspersky launches a free online course, Cybersecurity: Entry Level, to equip university students with essential cybersecurity knowledge and skills for a safer digital future….

By: Ovie George

EcoBank Zambia and ZICTA partner to promote inclusive digital education through a refurbished ICT lab at UTH Special School, empowering differently abled students with AI-enabled learning tools.

EcoBank and ZICTA Drive Digital Learning for Differently Abled Students in Zambia

EcoBank Zambia and ZICTA partner to promote inclusive digital education through a refurbished ICT lab at UTH Special School, empowering differently abled students with AI-enabled…

By: Wura Obadare

NTT DATA and Fortanix launch a global Cryptography-as-a-Service solution to help enterprises secure sensitive data, counter AI-driven cyber threats, and prepare for post-quantum cryptography challenges.

NTT DATA Partners with Fortanix to Launch Cryptography-as-a-Service for Enterprise Data Protection

NTT DATA and Fortanix launch a global Cryptography-as-a-Service solution to help enterprises secure sensitive data, counter AI-driven cyber threats, and prepare for post-quantum cryptography challenges….

By: Ovie George

Licence terms should be at least 15 years, with modest reserve prices, and spectrum set-asides should be avoided in favour of sharing models like leasing.

Airtel Nigeria Launches 5G Smart Connect with Unlimited Internet and Free Installation

Airtel Nigeria unveils the 5G Smart Connect (ODU), a high-speed home internet solution offering up to 50 Mbps, 30 days of unlimited data, free installation,…

By: Wura Obadare

Alphabet’s Waymo is set to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in London in 2026, marking its first major expansion into Europe through partnerships with Moove and local regulators.

Waymo to Launch Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in London by 2026

Alphabet’s Waymo is set to launch its autonomous ride-hailing service in London in 2026, marking its first major expansion into Europe through partnerships with Moove…

By: Cynthia Okafor

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