Telecom subscriptions hit 195.1m in July
…Adds 2.88m subscriptions in one month By Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s active telecommunications subscriptions rose by 2.88 million in July 2026 to 195.11 million, up from 192.23 million recorded in June, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. The increase represents a monthly growth of about 1.5 per cent, while the country’s teledensity rose from 88.67 […]
Infinix, Jumia tackle smartphone battery curse with Note 3
Smartphone maker, Inifnix Mobility, in partnership with online retailer, Jumia and MTN Nigeria, has launched a new smartphone, the Infinix Note 3 which is aimed at tackling the notorious menace of smartphone short battery lifespan.
Nigeria is our gateway to new markets, Facebook declares
You may think the Nigerian economy is on its knees, but that may not be the general view, particularly of foreign investors and technology giants around the globe.
35 Nigerian ICT students to receive Jim Ovia’s N16m seed fund
No fewer than thirty five computer science students who are student members of the Nigerian Computer Society will receive N16 million scholarship fund from Jim Ovia Information Communication Technology, ICT, Foundation.
Unemployment: How Etisalat complements govt efforts with basic skills empowerment
Nigeria, like the rest of the world, is grappling with the threat of high-scale unemployment which has been on the increase especially in the last few years. The country’s current unemployment rate has been on the rise and now stands at 12.1 per cent. In this report, Hi-Tech Editor, Prince Osuagwu looks at how Etisalat Nigeria is addressing this challenge through basic skills empowerment initiatives.
MFBs now issue instant debit cards through BankOne app
In a bid to drive financial inclusion and increase economic growth, BankOne, a flagship product of AppZone limited now allows MFB customers open accounts and receive their personalized debit cards instantly either on the field or in branches.
