Zoho Corporation Celebrates 30 Years, Hits 150 Million Users Worldwide
Global technology firm Zoho Corporation has marked its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of delivering cloud-based solutions and digital tools to businesses across the world. The company revealed that it now serves over one million paying organisations and more than 150 million users globally, highlighting strong growth momentum with a 32% increase in customers and […]
MTN Partners FAAN to Roll Out Free Wi-Fi at Nigeria’s Busiest Airports
Air travellers passing through Nigeria’s leading international airports can now enjoy one hour of free high-speed internet, following a new partnership between the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications provider. The service, which quietly went live in December, is currently available at Terminal 2 of Murtala Muhammed International […]
Nigeria, South Africa Lead Global Stablecoin Boom as Adoption Nears 80%
Nigeria and South Africa have emerged as Africa’s frontrunners in stablecoin adoption, with nearly 80 per cent of cryptocurrency users in both countries already holding dollar-pegged digital assets, a new global report has revealed. The findings are contained in the latest Stablecoin Utility Report conducted by YouGov in partnership with BVNK, Coinbase, and Artemis. The […]
Banks Clear N300bn USSD Debt to Telcos, End Five-Year Standoff
Telecom operators have confirmed that Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have fully settled the long-running Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debt, bringing an end to a dispute that dragged on for nearly five years. The operators, under the umbrella of the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), said all outstanding obligations—estimated at about N300 […]
Microsoft: AI Could Add $136bn to Africa’s Economy—If Data Moves Freely
Artificial intelligence could unlock up to $136 billion in productivity gains across Africa, but only if countries allow data to move securely and seamlessly across borders, according to Microsoft. Speaking in an interview, Microsoft Africa’s Government Affairs Director, Akua Gyekye, said Africa’s limited computing infrastructure and restrictive data policies threaten the continent’s ability to scale […]
Data Protection Emerges as Nigeria’s New Inclusion Fault Line as Telcos Pivot to Tech
Data protection is rapidly becoming a central issue in Nigeria’s drive for financial inclusion, as telecommunications operators expand beyond traditional voice and data services into lending, payments, insurance and other digital offerings. Once focused largely on connectivity, telecom companies are increasingly repositioning as technology platforms, rolling out micro-loans, savings products, digital wallets and educational services. […]
Nigeria to Review Strategic Implications of MTN–IHS Towers Deal
The Federal Government has confirmed it is reviewing the proposed acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group, citing the strategic importance of telecommunications infrastructure to Nigeria’s economy and long-term development. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy said the assessment will be carried out in collaboration with […]
Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure to Reach Full Momentum by 2027 – Bosun Tijani
The Federal Government has projected a major turnaround in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure by 2027, as large-scale investments in connectivity, fibre optics, satellites and rural network expansion begin to yield results. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the […]
CBN Unveils Fintech Report, Highlights Explosive Growth and Regulatory Gaps
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched its Fintech Report, offering a detailed snapshot of Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital finance ecosystem, while flagging key regulatory and infrastructure gaps that could shape the sector’s next phase of growth. Released on Monday, the report draws from stakeholder surveys, closed-door workshops, and industry roundtables involving fintech operators […]
Payaza Integrates Google Pay and Apple Pay to Target Africa’s $95bn Diaspora Remittance Market
Nigerian fintech Payaza has added Google Pay and Apple Pay to its platform, enabling merchants across 21 African countries to accept payments from diaspora users worldwide.
