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  • Mafab Misses Another 5G Launch Deadline, Raising Doubts About Its Future

    Mafab Communications has once again missed its promised Q1 2025 deadline to roll out 5G services in Nigeria, despite earlier pledges to go live in Kano and Abuja. With zero operational sites out of the planned 102, the telecom operator continues a pattern of missed targets since acquiring a $273 million 5G license in 2021.…

  • AI Is Transforming Nigerian Businesses, Boosting Productivity and Cutting Costs

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving major shifts in how businesses operate across Nigeria and beyond, helping them cut operational costs, boost productivity, and unlock new revenue streams. From startups like Auroraweb3, which quadrupled its revenue after adopting AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, to recruitment platforms like Techlerator and MyJobMag, companies are seeing real gains…

  • Visa Appoints John Njoroge as Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia

    Visa has named John Njoroge as its new Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia, reinforcing its leadership in East Africa. In this role, Njoroge will report to Chad S. Pollock and focus on advancing financial inclusion and innovation across the region. Expressing gratitude for the support received, Njoroge shared his excitement about this…

  • AmiViz & NEOX Networks Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across MEA

    AmiViz has partnered with NEOX Networks to enhance network visibility, cybersecurity, and observability across the GCC, Egypt, and Africa. This collaboration will provide enterprises with advanced network security solutions, including Network TAPs, Packet Brokers, and Packet Capture & Forensics, ensuring high-speed traffic access, improved cybersecurity, and seamless cloud integration. With this strategic alliance, AmiViz expands…

  • Webb Fontaine & Sourcemind Train Guinea’s First Software Engineers

    Webb Fontaine, in partnership with Sourcemind Training Academy, has successfully trained Guinea’s first cohort of software engineers. This six-month program, aligned with the country’s capacity-building strategy, equips graduates with critical skills in Java development, DevOps, and front-end engineering to sustain and advance the Guinea Single Window for Foreign Trade (GUCEG) digital infrastructure. Of the 18…

  • MWC 2025: Breakthroughs in Connectivity, AI, Fintech, and Africa’s Digital Future

    MWC 2025 in Barcelona was a record-breaking event, attracting 109,000+ attendees and 2,900+ exhibitors from 205 countries. The conference showcased cutting-edge advancements in 5G, AI, IoT, and fintech, with a strong emphasis on responsible innovation and digital inclusion. AI took center stage, with telcos and enterprises leveraging it for network optimization, automation, and cybersecurity. Meanwhile,…