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MTN ties XtraTime restoration to a “clear court order” or  FCCPC compliance

MTN ties XtraTime restoration to a “clear court order” or FCCPC compliance

MTN Nigeria says its XtraTime service will be restored once it complies with the Federal Competition and Consumer…

MAX secures $8 million to expand its electric vehicle fleet

MAX secures $8 million to expand its electric vehicle fleet

Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), a leading electric mobility platform in Africa, has secured $8 million in funding. This…

NIMC launches WhatsApp, live chat channels for faster NIN support

NIMC launches WhatsApp, live chat channels for faster NIN support

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced WhatsApp and live chat support channels to provide Nigerians with…

The Apple divide is dead: How Google’s new Gemini-powered Android changes everything

The Apple divide is dead: How Google’s new Gemini-powered Android changes everything

Google’s annual I/O developer conference has long been a reliable bellwether for the future of mobile computing. But…

Nigerian troops seize over 400 Starlink devices from terrorists in the North-East

Nigerian troops seize over 400 Starlink devices from terrorists in the North-East

Nigerian military troops have intercepted and seized over 400 Starlink satellite internet terminals that were reportedly used by…

How Binance deployed AI-powered security to prevent $10.5 billion losses to hackers in 15 months

How Binance deployed AI-powered security to prevent $10.5 billion losses to hackers in 15 months

The global cryptocurrency sector is quietly undergoing a profound shift in its security paradigm. In 2025, digital asset…

Orange to double solar-powered telecom sites across Africa as energy costs rise

Orange to double solar-powered telecom sites across Africa as energy costs rise

France’s largest telecommunications company, Orange, plans to double the number of solar-powered base stations it operates throughout Africa.…

Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa, enabling contactless payments

Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa, enabling contactless payments

Apple has introduced Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa, enabling merchants to accept contactless payments directly…

Nigeria is MTN’s most profitable market with 41.7% revenue growth in Q1’26

Nigeria is MTN’s most profitable market with 41.7% revenue growth in Q1’26

The Nigerian market has retained its spot as MTN Group’s most profitable market among its 16 African markets,…

Glovo to invest $77 million in Kenya, opens new headquarters in Nairobi

Glovo to invest $77 million in Kenya, opens new headquarters in Nairobi

Spanish delivery platform Glovo has announced plans to invest an additional Sh10 billion, approximately $77 million, in Kenya…