Vodafone to Transfer 35% Stake in Kenya’s Safaricom to Vodacom
Safaricom Limited, Kenya's leading telecom company, has confirmed a significant development regarding its ownership structure. The company's principal investor, Vodafone, ...
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Uber’s Struggles in Lagos (and Potentially the Rest of Nigeria) and the Limited Options Available for Resolution
My recent journey to Lagos provided ample opportunity for firsthand observation of Uber's struggle within the city. The issue arose ...
The Lagos State Government Just announced Free Wi-Fi Services At Alausa Park
The Lagos State Government on Thursday intensified its smart city initiative with the unveiling of a free public Wi-Fi at ...
South African Startup Lets Investors Tap Into Livestock Profits Without Getting Their Hands Dirty
At the intersection of technology and agriculture, Livestock Wealth, a South African startup, offers a unique investment opportunity. For approximately ...
Cameroonian Startup Secures Funding for Local Drone Manufacturing
The Cameroonian start-up company, Will & Brothers, has successfully secured funding amounting to $200,000 (about FCfa 124 million). This news ...
Kenya Unveils World’s First Mobile-Only Government Bond Program
Building on the success of its Mobile Money platform, a product of Kenya's largest telecom company, the government is charting ...
Africa’s Top Ten Internet-Connected Nations in 2016
Internet usage across the African continent is on a steady climb. Though the climb may be gradual, the progress is ...
MTN Progresses with N330 Billion Settlement; Nigerian Govt Urges Support, Says Communications Minister
In a significant development, MTN, the telecommunications behemoth, has begun payments on its substantial N330 billion ($1.5 billion) fine, according ...
Analyzing the ICT Expenditure from Nigeria’s 2016 Budget
Living in Nigeria, you will no doubt be aware by now that the country presented its 2017 budget not too ...
Lagos Government Launches Number Plate Verification Site: Promising Tool or Privacy Concern?
The Lagos State government of Nigeria recently unveiled a sophisticated, user-friendly website that could revolutionize the way we think about ...