Veteran business growth executive, Stjepan Udovicic, has been appointed the Chief Commercial Officer of 9mobile by the Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), trading as 9mobile. Udovicic possesses vast international experience working in the telecoms, technology and service sectors in Asia, Europe, and the USA, with a profound understanding of telecom, content and media industries, and embedded and surrounding technology environments and business models. Udovicic is experienced in driving growth across all market segments and brings onboard his competence and excellent grasp of general B2B and B2C businesses across industries. His product development expertise traverses competitive…
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As part of preparations for the reopening of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos for flight operations, the Management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu. Managing Director of the Authority, Captain Rabiu Yadudu, who led the FAAN delegation congratulated His Excellency and members of his cabinet for the various strides and achievements since assumption of office as the Governor of Lagos State. He stated that Lagos State, being Nigeria’s Centre of Excellence is a major economic centre and would be the 7th largest…
Syinix is set to launch its first Android TV in Nigeria and Ghana this month, according to reports in ITNews Africa. The Syinix Android TV features a frameless design, offering a greater field of vision. The TV will be sold in a wide range of sizes ranging from 32″ to 75″ to cater to the diverse needs for large screens. The TV has 4K Ultra HD Resolution. It also has improved image processing with HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, enabling users to see richer and more realistic colours. The TV is equipped with immersive 5.1 Surround sound with a Dolby decoder…
A major technology project is set to be unveiled in Nigeria in the coming weeks. Checks by digitaltimesng.com have shown. Inside sources in the know, claim that the project is one that is set to further deepen Nigeria’s pedigree as an emerging force to be reckoned with in the global technology race. Although details of the landmark development are still sketchy, reliable sources close to the brains behind the ambitious technology project said that it is one that has never been witnessed on this side of the Atlantic. It is further claimed that the initiative will create a technology experience…
Intelsat, an operator of the world’s largest and most advanced satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructure, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the commercial aviation business of Gogo, the largest global provider of in-flight broadband connectivity, for $400 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction further propels Intelsat’s efforts in the growing commercial in-flight connectivity market, pairing its high-capacity global satellite and ground network with Gogo’s installed base of more than 3,000 commercial aircraft to redefine the connectivity experience. Gogo’s leading commercial aviation business provides Intelsat with key airline relationships and customer-facing capabilities,…
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has charged stakeholders in the ICT sector to join hands with the Ministry and its agencies in their quest to promote the development of indigenous digital solutions in Nigeria. The minister was speaking during the presentation of N3 million prize money to each of the three promising startups that emerged winners in the COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon, organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in Abuja on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The Virtual Hackathon was initiated by NCC to ignite the Nigerian youths to develop adaptable and innovative digital solutions…
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, brings one of the most secure Android experiences to the mobile market by delivering regular software and security updates to ensure peace of mind for Nokia smartphone customers. Nokia smartphones lead in software and security updates against other major Android brands with 94% of the portfolio updated to the latest Android version within a year of release. Additionally, with up to two years of free OS upgrades, Nokia smartphones provide access to the latest innovations for longer. Being one of the only smartphone manufacturers to bring the benefits of regular software updates across price…
MTN Group has announced changes to the board of directors of MTN Group, as well as to the board of major subsidiary, MTN South Africa. After six years as an independent non-executive director of MTN Group – the last five as audit committee chairman – Christine Ramon will step down on 30 September to focus on her extended executive responsibilities. Sindi Mabaso-Koyana will join the MTN Group board as an independent non-executive director on 1 September, assuming the chairmanship of the audit committee on 1 October. Sindi is a chartered accountant with extensive experience in the public and private sectors, where she…
The pioneering work and series of innovations introduced by Smile Nigeria into the nation’s telecommunications sector have continued to set it apart among its peers. Smile had from the inception created a network that outperforms the existing benchmark in the Nigerian market. In 2013, it launched the first 4G LTE network in West Africa in Nigeria, in Ibadan, thereby revolutionising the way people access the internet. It deployed the 4G LTE radio network in partnership with Ericsson, which enabled Smile to provide the most advanced telecommunications technologies and standards available anywhere in the world using the 4G LTE network technology. Smile…
MTN is adding its voice to global efforts to raise awareness about the importance of wearing masks to fight the spread of COVID-19 with the launch of the #WearItForMe campaign across its markets. As society navigates the “new normal” brought about by the pandemic, wearing face coverings remains one of the most effective measures to slow its spread. However, many people refuse to wear them, wear them incorrectly, or still underestimate their importance. “COVID-19 has had profound health and socioeconomic impacts across the world. We empathise and mourn the lives lost to the pandemic. And even though the outbreak appears…