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Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC

Nigeria’s data demand outpacing network growth — NCC

…Says mobile broadband covers 90% of Nigerians, only 27% own smartphones…Seeks long-term naira funding for telecoms infrastructure By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure.In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity […]
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Nigeria ranks 8th in global spam call chart

Nigeria ranks 8th in global spam call chart

Nigeria’s increasing exposure to spam and fraudulent calls is reflecting a deeper trust crisis in mobile communication, as users struggle to distinguish between legitimate calls and potential scams, a new report has shown. According to Truecaller’s 2025 Spam and Fraud Insights report released in early 2026, Nigeria recorded the highest level of spam calls in […]

BMONI, Mastercard team up to unlock instant card access for consumers in Nigeria

BMONI, Mastercard team up to unlock instant card access for consumers in Nigeria

…Introduces Naira, US Dollar virtual, physical cards for seamless cross-border transactions Mastercard and BMONI, an AI-powered financial platform focused on simplifying access to money, have announced a collaboration to introduce a new generation of virtual and physical payment cards designed to enable seamless local and global transactions for consumers in Nigeria. Powered by Mastercard’s global […]

How digital ticket vending platform bails out Nigeria’s transport sector

How digital ticket vending platform bails out Nigeria’s transport sector

By Juliet Umeh A digital parking management platform developed by Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, is showing how pivotal technology has been in revolutionising critical sectors in Nigeria. The product, a Ticket Vending Platform (TVP), is a comprehensive digital solution designed to transform ticketing, streamline operations, and enhance service […]

Musk to spend $55bn on SpaceX AI chip project in Texas

Musk to spend $55bn on SpaceX AI chip project in Texas

Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to invest at least $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas, according to a public notice Wednesday, producing chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centers in space.