West Africa’s MainOne lands 2Africa cable in Nigeria

MainOne, a West African data centre provider, has landed the 2Africa submarine cable system in Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. The company says this marks a significant milestone in enhancing broadband connectivity in the South-South, South-East and North-Central regions of Nigeria. According to MainOne, spanning 45,000km in length, 2Africa is one of the world’s largest...

Kenya: MVNO Equitel wants to strengthen its position in the Internet market with the launch of 5G

Kenyan mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Equitel (Finserve) wants to strengthen its position in the Kenyan Internet market. The MVNO specializing in financial services and mobile telephony announced on Tuesday February 27 that it had launched commercial 5G in the country, in partnership with mobile network operator Airtel. Equitel believes that 5G will ensure “...

Digital access: ICT firm partners US to unveil ‘America Corner’ in Lagos

To promote digital accessibility, advance technology and creativity among Nigerian youths, foremost information communication technology company, 21st Century Technologies has unveiled a tech space ‘America Corner’ in Lekki, Lagos. By this stride, 21st Century becomes one of the 245 centres, where the US has established American Corners since 2000. The centre was commissioned by the...

MasterCard appoints Femi-Lawal as West Africa head

MasterCard, the digital payments and technology company, has named Folasade Femi-Lawal as the new country manager and area business director for West Africa. Femi-Lawal, who has over 25 years of experience, will be responsible for furthering the company’s vision, innovation, and growth agenda in the region. Furthermore, Femi-Lawal will strengthen collaborations with key stakeholders as...

Is the MTN Nigeria and Globacom interconnection dispute over?

Operators MTN Nigeria and Globacom have, according to local news reports, agreed to resolve their latest dispute over interconnection fees. Regulator the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced late last week that the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria and Globacom had been, as it put it, “amicably resolved”, continuing: “In accordance with this resolution, the...

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