Nigeria loses 1 million internet users in six months despite telcos boom
MTN Nigeria continues to dominate the sector with 76.5 million internet subscribers as of June 2025, trailed by Airtel (49.4
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Nigeria’s Internet has a border problem. IXPN wants to fix it by 2030
IXPN has led efforts to localise the country’s internet traffic, and is currently aiming to keep 80% of Nigeria’s internet
Frank Eleanya
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Why telcos will now deduct USSD charges from your airtime
The new billing model, first hinted at in a June 3, 2025, customer notice issued by Sterling Bank and United
Frank Eleanya
23:20
Inside Itana, Nigeria’s first digital free zone
At its core, Itana is a response to the urgent need to modernise how Nigeria—and indeed Africa—enables business growth in
Frank Eleanya
11:24
Behind the data drain: Why your internet bundle feels like it’s disappearing
A 10-minute WhatsApp video call can use up to 150MB, costing ₦30.72 per MB. Watching a movie in 4K on
Frank Eleanya
11:21
A new U.S.-Nigeria trade deal could unlock more investment for Nigerian startups
At the heart of the five-year agreement is a renewed commitment to deepen access to U.S. capital markets—valued at over
Frank Eleanya
23:21
Why Nigeria’s 5G adoption is stuck below 3% three years after launch
The rollout has been bogged down by high infrastructure costs, low device adoption, and weak consumer demand, casting doubt over
Frank Eleanya
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Glo’s market share falls to record low of 11.9% amid service quality woes
This decline is the culmination of years of operational, service quality, and governance challenges that now threaten both competition in
Frank Eleanya
06:21
MongoDB eyes Africa’s $100 billion digital opportunity, starting with Nigeria
MongoDB, which holds 8.1% of the global database management systems market, is officially entering the African market, starting with Nigeria,
Frank Eleanya
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Most Nigerian artists are still ignoring AI. New Mavin’s exec says that’s a mistake
Despite being Africa’s most influential music market, only a few Nigerian artists and producers are exploring AI tools, missing out
