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GSMA, African Operators, Others to Launch Low-cost 4G Devices

A co-ordinated effort between the GSM Association (GSMA), six African operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will pilot $40 (R654) entry-level 4G smartphones in six African nations this year. This, as 710 million of Africa’s population live close to a 4G broadband signal, but have never gone online, with a further 68% not owning a […]

News

NRS Targets N40tri in Tax, Royalty Revenue in 2026

Nigerians’ commitment to paying taxes has produced historic results. In 2025, voluntary compliance propelled the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to collect a record ₦28.3 trillion, exceeding its target of ₦25.2 trillion and setting the stage for an even more ambitious 2026. The Executive Chairman of NRS, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, while hailing the development recorded in […]

Fintech

Purple Woman 3.0 Is Back, Empowering Women in Tech This IWD 2026

This International Women’s Day 2026, the world is saying “Give to Gain.” PalmPay is turning this message into action by empowering young women with the skills and resources to thrive in today’s fast evolving economy. The PalmPay Purple Woman 3.0 is a 3-Day Digital Financial & Technology Masterclass created to bridge the gender gap in […]

News

NDPC Collaborates 60 DPAs on Enforcing Privacy Rights in the Use of Al

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined sixty (60) other Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) in endorsing the “Joint Statement on Al-Generated Imagery and the Protection of Privacy.” The Joint Statement was coordinated by the International Enforcement Cooperation Working Group (IEWG) of the Global Privacy Assembly. This underscores the growing concerns regarding the privacy risks […]

Telecom

Sunil Bharti Mittal Conferred GSMA Lifetime Achievement Award for Transforming Global Telecommunications

The GSMA has conferred a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape and expanding connectivity across operators, governments, businesses and billions of consumers worldwide. Bestowed on only a handful of industry leaders in the GSMA’s history, the honour recognises […]

News

Krishnan Exits Africa Data Centre to Embark on Professional Chapter

Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, the hitherto Regional Executive – West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), Africa’s largest network of interconnected, carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre facilities, has moved on from the company after half a decade of record growth. This was confirmed in a LinkedIn post, where he noted that after more than five years […]

Business news

Jumia Tech Week 2026 Begins with Tech Deals on Smartphones, Electronics, and Everyday Technology

Jumia Nigeria has announced the launch of Jumia Tech Week 2026, a two-week campaign offering customers access to discounted technology products across key categories, including smartphones, computing, home entertainment, and wearable devices. Starting from March 2 to March 15, Jumia Nigeria’s Tech Week 2026 is themed ‘Tech Products for Less’ – a deliberate commitment by […]

Business news

FlashChange CEO Urges Startups to Build Strong Governance Structures Early

FlashChange, Africa’s fast-rising digital asset management and cross-border payment platform, had its Chief Executive Officer, Bidemi Oke, featured as a speaker at the latest edition of Startup Grind Lagos, one of the largest global communities for entrepreneurs and innovators. Held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Lagos, the event convened founders, investors, developers, and ecosystem […]

General News

TeamApt, Awabah Partner to Boost Pension Drive for Nigerians

TeamApt Ltd., a subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc. and a leading financial infrastructure provider, has partnered with Awabah, the National Pension Commission’s first licensed Accredited Pension Agent, to expand pension access for millions of Nigerians in the informal economy. The partnership was unveiled in Abuja at the launch of Awabah’s agent licence, themed “Building Financial Resilience: […]

Tech

Galaxy Backbone Confirms Over 150,000 Active Official Government Email Accounts, Clarifies Status of GOVMAIL

Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s foremost ICT infrastructure and shared services provider to the Federal Government, wishes to reiterate and clarify the availability, maturity, and ongoing expansion of the Federal Government’s official email infrastructure, widely known as GOVMAIL. GOVMAIL is a secure and centralized official email platform established for use by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies […]

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