Author: Rommy Imah

News Highlights: Cruz emphasized the necessity of creating an environment that attracts investment to support the telecoms industry. He noted that telecoms play a crucial role in driving digital inclusion and economic growth in Nigeria. Carl Cruz, Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, has emphasized the critical importance of creating an investment-friendly environment to sustain the role of the telecom industry in driving digital inclusion and economic growth in Nigeria. Cruz stated this at the Telecoms Industry Townhall, themed ‘Two Decades After: What Next for the Telecoms Industry’, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The hybrid event, organized by the Financial…

News Highlights: PalmPay emphasized the need for banks and fintechs to collaborate and innovate to enhance financial inclusion at the last mile. It’s revealed that PalmPay’s success stems from its investment in data and collaboration with other financial sector players. PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech platform, has called for collaboration and innovation among banks and fintechs to drive financial inclusion at the last mile, reports Digital TimesNG. PalmPay’s Head of Partnerships, Chibuzor Melah, made the call during the Nigeria Fintech Forum held recently in Lagos. Themed, “Building the Next Frontiers for Nigeria’s Fintech,” the event brought together key stakeholders from…

-Obadare Was Appointed Professor Of Practice By The Miva Open University, Abuja News Highlights: This prestigious role, confirmed in a letter dated July 1, 2024, recognizes his exceptional professional experience and contributions to the field. Dr. Obadare’s new role will bridge the gap between academia and industry by incorporating his extensive expertise into Miva Open University’s curriculum. Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale, Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader and Founder/Chief Visionary Officer, Digital Encode Limited, has been appointed as Nigeria’s first Professor of Practice (Cybersecurity). Digital TimesNG understands that Dr. Obadare’s letter of appointment as a Professor of Practice…

News Highlights: Renewals cover approximately 13,500 tenancies through to the end of 2032. The renewals reaffirm HIS Towers’ long-term partnership with MTN and the criticality of IHS Infrastructure in enabling mobile connectivity. IHS Towers, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, and MTN Nigeria have announced an agreement to renew and extend all Nigerian tower Master Lease Agreements until December 2032, covering approximately 13,500 tenancy contracts. Digital TimesNG reports that regarding the approximately 2,500 MTN Nigeria tenancies set to expire at the end of 2024 and in 2025,…

-Directive Is To Ensure Tariff Transparency News Highlights: The NCC has directed telecom operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. The directive is aimed at providing clear and accurate information on the cost of voice, SMS, and data services to subscribers. The directive also mandates MNOs to publish a comprehensive table showing the features of their tariff plans and bundle offers. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday directed telecommunications operators in the country to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. The NCC said in a directive made available to Digital TimesNG on Monday afternoon…

-Switch To Solar Will Combat Climate Change, Support Low-Carbon Economy Transition News Highlights: The campaign offers accessible financing solutions for individuals and businesses to acquire solar power products. The Switch to Solar campaign aims to improve the quality of life for Nigerians by providing reliable and sustainable energy sources. Access Bank emphasizes the importance of renewable energy in reducing carbon footprints and fostering environmental sustainability. Access Bank has launched its ‘Switch to Solar’ campaign for households and businesses nationwide, an initiative that aims to combat climate change and promote a cleaner energy environment, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.…

News Highlights: Pan African Towers (PAT) Ltd has appointed Jyoti Desai and Vivek Gupta as Non-Executive Directors, effective May 21, 2024. Their extensive experience in telecoms and finance is expected to significantly contribute to PAT’s growth and operational improvements. Pan African Towers has positioned itself as a leading provider of telecommunications and tower infrastructure in Africa. Pan African Towers (PAT) Ltd, Nigeria’s leading provider of digital infrastructure has announced the appointment of Jyoti Desai and Vivek Gupta as Non-Executive Directors, with effect from May 21st, 2024, reports Digital TimesNG. Jyoti Desai, a former Group Chief Operating Officer of MTN, is…

News Highlights: LG Electronics has launched a new campaign titled “Get More Care,” under the “Life’s Good” brand slogan. The campaign features a series of short videos highlighting how LG products enable small gestures of love and care among family members. The campaign emphasizes LG’s commitment to human-centered innovation and user-centric design. LG Electronics (LG) has announced its new campaign of short videos under the “Life’s Good” brand slogan, titled Get More Care, following the success of previous themes “Get More Love” and “Get More Magic.” The campaign is aimed at highlighting how LG products enable small gestures of love…

-The Training Aligns With TD Africa’s Efforts To Enhance IT knowledge In Africa News Highlights: The training focused on equipping participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to navigate the cybersecurity landscape. The training reflects TD Africa’s dedication to changing the dynamics in the technological space. The collaboration between TD Africa and IT Horizons underscores the importance of providing cutting-edge Cisco solutions to businesses. TD Africa, the leading technology distribution company, has facilitated a comprehensive training session on Cisco Network security and collaboration for its client, IT Horizons Limited, Digital TimesNG reports. The training aligns with TD Africa’s continuous drive…

News Highlights: NCC directs telecom operators to immediately reactivate lines disconnected due to NIN-SIM verification issues, The Commission acknowledges the short time available for consumers to complete the verification process. NCC emphasizes that the reactivation is temporary, urging consumers to properly link their NIN to their SIM to maintain access. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed all telecom operators to immediately reactivate all lines that were disconnected over the weekend in view of the short time available for consumers to undertake the verification of their NINs with their SIMs and the challenges the blockages have caused. The Commission, however,…