Three months after the exit of ex-CEO Gbenro Dara, Cheki, the online marketplace for new and used vehicles, appoints former 9mobile executive, Chimezie Okonkwo as Chief Executive Officer.…
Nigeria now has its first fintech industry innovation sandbox
Backed by the CBN and NIBSS, Financial Service Innovators has launched a fintech industry innovation sandbox to help innovators develop creative financial solutions and scale regulatory hurdles…
The race for data supremacy in Nigeria appears to be narrowing down to just MTN and Airtel
For the first time in five months, MTN gained more data subscribers than Airtel, but both telcos have pulled ahead of the pack as Glo seems to be losing its foothold in the race for data supremacy…
Telecom operators are the top phone spammers in Nigeria — Truecaller Report
According to the latest insights by caller ID app, Truecaller, Nigeria and other African nations once again rank top for countries affected by spam calls and SMS as network operators come out as the b…
Everything you need to know about Nigeria’s Social Media Bill and what you can do about it
We take a holistic look at Nigeria’s Social Media Bill saga, its brief antecedents, what it means, other countries that have enforced it, how it affects Nigerians, and preventive measures that could b…
Nigerian mobility giant, GIGM launches intercity and international transport services in Ghana
Following a few months of speculation, Nigerian mobility giant GIGM kick-starts its tech-enabled intercity operations in Ghana and international transport service between Lagos and Accra.…
What could IPOs in foreign stock markets mean for Africa-focused companies?
Some African startups have revealed plans to list on stock exchanges outside the continent. But based on the discouraging performance of ICT companies already listed in these bourses, should they thin…
How MTN Nigeria gained over $1.8bn valuation within just 6 months on the NSE
A look at MTN Nigeria’s performance in its first six months on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, becoming Nigeria’s most valuable company amidst executive exits, xenophobic attacks, and loss of subsc…
Beyond fashion and gadgets, why groceries should be the focus of e-commerce platforms in Nigeria
Having witnessed its struggles over the years, current trends and insights from industry players suggest a hands-on approach to the online sale of groceries could be the missing piece in the Nigerian …
Nigeria’s minister of Communications and Digital Economy orders NIPOST to temporarily go cashless
Nigeria’s communications minister has suspended the use of cash for NIPOST transactions, which could possibly curb corruption or complicate the agency’s transactions.…
From hashtags to the reality: 5 impactful social movements in Nigeria that started on Twitter
To commemorate the presence of Twitter’s co-founder and CEO, Jack Dorsey, in Nigeria, we take a look at some of the country’s biggest social movements that originated from Twitter.…
Airtel is winning the battle for supremacy in Nigeria’s internet market
In the month of September, Airtel maintained its push for the top, MTN slightly bounced back from its loss of Internet subscribers, Glo faced a surprising downtrend but it was business as usual for 9m…
How Truecaller might have cost this Nigerian user over $13,000
In what might be confirming privacy issues earlier raised by Nigeria’s regulatory agency NITDA, the price of using Truecaller appears to outweigh the benefits it offers users.…
The curious case of an allegedly dying VAS industry in Nigeria
Some VAS industry players may have caved under the weight of the NCC’s DND regulation, but others still thrive with creative innovations, proving all hope is not lost for the sector.…
Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy: What’s in a name change?
Nigeria’s ICT ministry was recently renamed the ministry of communications and digital economy, so we turned to two countries who have done something similar to observe the impact of a name change.…
Telcos, Bank CEOs, and USSD charges: A two-faced narrative of silence and finger-pointing
USSD charges by telcos are not new and are seemingly backed by regulations but everyone cried foul and pointed fingers when MTN decided to commence charging…
CBN wants you to go cashless but still spends billions annually printing cash
In 2018, ₦64 billion was spent by CBN printing cash despite series of initiatives towards a cashless society and the increasing adoption of e-payment channels…
“Tech companies should not wait for regulations to surmount challenges” – Jubril Adeojo, co-Founder, SMEFUNDS Capital Limited
Co-founder of venture capital firm, Jubril Adeojo reveals how companies can scale through hurdles within the limits of existing regulations.…
“We want social media regulated in Nigeria” — telecom operators
Nigerian telecom providers give reasons for their demand to have social media licensed in the country.…
Airtel and Glo slowly closing up the gap on MTN in Nigeria's Internet market — NCC report
In the month of August, the data grandmasters win, MTN is watching its weight, 9mobile is on a roll, and Airtel’s ‘gele’ is definitely getting bigger…