In a historic move set to transform digital connectivity across East Africa, Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group yesterday signed a tripartite agreement under the Horizon Fiber Initiative, establishing …
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North Africa’s 5G connectivity spikes as rest of continent lags behind
North African countries are rapidly pulling ahead in the race for fifth-generation (5G) connectivity, creating a Mediterranean digital corridor that is setting the pace for the rest of the continent. …
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The Agency for the Development of Information and Communication Technologies (ADETIC) of Chad has been admitted as a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency …
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Visa Explores Stablecoin Integration to Strengthen Global Payments Network
Visa has said it is exploring how stablecoins can be integrated into its existing global payment systems as part of efforts to maintain its leadership position in the fast-changing digital …
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UCC Flags Challenges Slowing Uganda’s Mobile Connectivity
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminLimited access to electricity is severely hampering Uganda’s telecom sector, leaving hundreds of installed towers idle and costing operators millions of dollars annually, according to a recent report by the …
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The Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, has said the bank’s Digital Xperience Centre initiative is part of a broader effort to redefine how …
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Business Analyst Urges African Entrepreneurs to Turn Economic Challenges into Opportunities
A business analyst, Mr Adewale Adebawo, has charged African entrepreneurs to see economic challenges as opportunities for growth and innovation, noting that some of the most impactful ideas on the …
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NDIC, NIBSS Move to Strengthen Faster Depositor Reimbursement Through New Digital Partnership
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc are set to formalise a stronger collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving …
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TotalEnergies Unveils Mobility Card Plus to Boost Secure Payments and Fleet Management in Nigeria
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has launched a new payment and mobility solution known as the TotalEnergies Mobility Card Plus, also called TEMC+, as part of its efforts to improve secure …
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FG, Microsoft train 350,000 Nigerians in AI skills
The push to transform Nigeria into a global digital powerhouse has reached a significant turning point as Microsoft and the Federal Government announced that over 350,000 Nigerians have successfully completed …