Nigeria’s $2 billion fibre project offers lifeline for struggling internet service providers
The rollout, dubbed Project Bridge, is designed to break the near-monopoly of mobile network operators (MNOs) over broadband infrastructure and
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Frank Eleanya
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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
Frank Eleanya
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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
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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,
