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Some Defining Moments in Nigerian Tech Startup Ecosystem in '22 that will Shape '23

Some Defining Moments in Nigerian Tech Startup Ecosystem in '22 that will Shape '23

Given the worldwide tech funding crunch caused by the economic meltdown, which resulted in mass layoffs, downsizing, and outright shutdown in the global tech industry, the Nigerian tech startup ecosystem performed exceptionally well in 2022. According to various figures released by individual companies, funding for the year dropped from $1.

BCX Partners Huawei and MPI for Nungu Mine 5G Project

BCX Partners Huawei and MPI for Nungu Mine 5G Project

A few nations have since joined South Africa in launching 5G network provision. Speedtest Intelligence data analysis reveals that during Q1 2022, mobile speeds differed greatly throughout African nations with South Africa having a better speed. Vodacom and MTN introduced 5G services before the 5G spectrum auction, which was finished

Despite 4.5% 4G subscribers in Zambia, MTN rolls out its 5G service in the country

Despite 4.5% 4G subscribers in Zambia, MTN rolls out its 5G service in the country

MTN, a pan-African South-African mobile network operator (MNO) has launched its 5G service in Zambia, a country in the Southern African region. The telecom operator had previously launched its 5G services in South Africa and Nigeria in 2020 and 2022 respectively. Zambia’s 19.6 million people are not compared

Why Airtel’s latest bid for 5G licence was declined

Why Airtel’s latest bid for 5G licence was declined

On Tuesday, Airtel Africa, the parent company of Airtel Nigeria was declined access to an upfront reserve price fixed at $273.6 million — a move against the established protocol. The price which was the final amount in which MTN and Mafab Communications secured their 5G licences in December 2021 is

NCC Issues Additional 5G Spectrum Licences at $273.6 Billion Each

NCC Issues Additional 5G Spectrum Licences at $273.6 Billion Each

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed its plan to auction two more fifth generation (5G) network licences at $273.6 billion each. This comes after its first issue of 5G network licences to winning bidders — MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications Limited in December 2021. The offer includes remaining lots

MTN partners with Ericsson, pioneers 5G launch in Nigeria

MTN partners with Ericsson, pioneers 5G launch in Nigeria

In a press release on September 19, leading US 5G network provider, Ericsson has revealed its partnership with South African telecommunications company, MTN to collectively launch 5G network in Nigeria. This follows MTN’s successful commercial launch in Lagos, a day prior to the partnership announcement. As stated in the

Telecom Company, MTN launches commercial 5G in Nigeria

Telecom Company, MTN launches commercial 5G in Nigeria

South African telecommunication company, MTN has rolled out 5G commercial services in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria on September 18 at an event. This follows the announcement by the company on August 24, 2022 that it had begun its pilot test in Lagos and six other cities. Other target

What South Africans can Expect from Vodacom Western Cape’s $29M Internet Boost Investment

What South Africans can Expect from Vodacom Western Cape’s $29M Internet Boost Investment

More telecoms in Africa are committing to providing quicker speed, improved limit, and decreased dormancy that goes with the fifth era of cell innovation, 5G. To expand coverage, boost capacity, and enhance network uptime, Vodacom Western Cape says it would invest over $29M in the province’s mobile network this