Nigeria’s Telecom Subscribers Decline as Data Consumption Hits Record High
Nigeria’s active telecom subscribers fell to 169.3 million in July 2025 due to SIM-NIN linkage, but data usage hit a record 1.13 million terabytes, showing strong demand for mobile internet.
Vodacom Sets New 5G Benchmark in Africa with Dual-Band Massive MIMO Breakthrough
Vodacom South Africa has deployed Africa’s first Dual-Band Massive MIMO Radio in Cape Town, integrating 3.5GHz and 2.6GHz spectrum bands to deliver faster, more efficient 5G connectivity
Egypt’s Handset Market Set to Double by 2031 on Local Assembly Push
Egypt’s handset market is set to grow from USD 2.5 billion in 2025 to USD 4.8 billion by 2031, driven by local mobile phone assembly, government policies, and rising demand.
TECNO Reaffirms Commitment to Nigerians with Spark 40 Series
TECNO has launched the Spark 40 Series in Nigeria, combining affordability, durability, and powerful features like a 5200mAh battery, Helio G200 chip, and AI tools tailored for everyday Nigerian users.
Millions of Apps Removed from App Stores, But Fraudulent Ones Still Slip Through
Apple and Google removed nearly 4 million apps in 2024, citing fraud, scams, and privacy violations. Yet millions of users had already downloaded them—here’s why official app stores may not be as safe as you think.
Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani Named on TIME100 AI List Alongside Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, joins Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg on the 2025 TIME100 AI list, recognised for driving digital transformation and leading the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) program.
T2 Signs Multi-Million-Dollar Deal With Huawei to Modernise Core Network in Nigeria
T2 (formerly 9mobile) has signed a multi-million-dollar partnership with Huawei to modernise its core telecom network in Nigeria, boosting capacity, resilience, and service quality.
Alibaba Develops New AI Chip to Reduce Reliance on Nvidia
Alibaba has developed a new AI chip more versatile than its older models, designed to handle a broader range of AI inference tasks and reduce reliance on Nvidia, WSJ reports.
Binance Resumes Futures Trading After Brief Suspension
Binance has resumed all crypto futures trading after briefly suspending its Futures UM service due to a technical issue. The problem was resolved quickly, restoring normal operations.
Microsoft Fires Four Employees Over Protests Against Company’s Ties to Israel
Microsoft has fired four employees over protests against its ties to Israel amid the Gaza war. The workers demanded the company cut contracts with Israel after reports linked Azure to Palestinian surveillance
