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NIMC launches WhatsApp, live chat channels for faster NIN support
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced WhatsApp and live chat support channels to provide Nigerians with…
The Apple divide is dead: How Google’s new Gemini-powered Android changes everything
Google’s annual I/O developer conference has long been a reliable bellwether for the future of mobile computing. But…
Nigerian troops seize over 400 Starlink devices from terrorists in the North-East
Nigerian military troops have intercepted and seized over 400 Starlink satellite internet terminals that were reportedly used by…
Orange to double solar-powered telecom sites across Africa as energy costs rise
France’s largest telecommunications company, Orange, plans to double the number of solar-powered base stations it operates throughout Africa.…
Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa, enabling contactless payments
Apple has introduced Tap to Pay on iPhone in South Africa, enabling merchants to accept contactless payments directly…
Nigeria is MTN’s most profitable market with 41.7% revenue growth in Q1’26
The Nigerian market has retained its spot as MTN Group’s most profitable market among its 16 African markets,…
Glovo to invest $77 million in Kenya, opens new headquarters in Nairobi
Spanish delivery platform Glovo has announced plans to invest an additional Sh10 billion, approximately $77 million, in Kenya…
JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting: 7 key decisions candidates should know
Weeks after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) conducted the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) for…
TikTok launches £3.99 monthly subscription for UK users who want an ad-free experience
TikTok is launching a paid subscription option in the United Kingdom, allowing users to pay £3.99 per month…
Vodacom records $10 billion revenue for year ended March 2026
Vodacom Group declared on Monday that its revenue jumped by 10.1% to $10.18 billion (R167.7 billion) for the…
