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Technext industry analysis helps you see beyond the headlines by following the news behind the news, following through, revealing what is in-between and pointing out what is evident but not glaring.
Billion Dollar MTN Nigeria IPO Now Imminent as Telco Converts to a PLC
After months of speculation, the Nigerian subsidiary of MTN, MTN Nigeria has finally sent its strongest signal yet…
Big Win for 9Mobile as Court Dismisses First Case Challenging its Sale to Teleology Holdings
Struggling telco company 9Mobile has recorded a huge win as it battles to sustain its sale to Teleology…
Facebook Reportedly Planning To Build $1 Billion Undersea Cable Infrastructure Around Africa
Facebook is delving deeper into telecom infrastructure as it continues to develop ways to make broadband more affordable.…
How Aggrieved 9Mobile Investors Dragged The Telco Into Another Huge Controversy
A fresh controversy is threatening to ruin the sale of 9Mobile to Teleology. In the latest twist, the…
Telecom Stats for January 2019 Reveal Significant Recovery Signs for 9Mobile
Nigerian telecom regulatory body, the NCC, has released industry statistics for the month of January. Not a lot…
Regulatory Reforms to Aid the Growth of Nigeria’s Mobile Money Market – 2018 GSMA Industry Report
The GSM Association (GSMA) has released its eighth annual State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money. It explains…
Despite All The Hype Around 5G Nigerian Telcos Are in No Hurry to Switch
5G is one of the most talked about issues in tech in recent times. The hype around 5G…
Is the NCC Trying to Protect Telcos From Revenue Loss by Attacking Google’s Free WiFi Service?
Google’s plans to provide free internet across Nigeria is facing some serious challenge presently from Nigerian telecom industry…
Airtel Africa Scoops $200m Funding from Qatar Investment Authority as Profits Grow over 200%
Airtel Africa is on the verge of securing a $200 million investment deal from Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).…
