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Infobip a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected customer experiences across all stages of the customer journey at scale, with easy and contextualized interactions over customer’s preferred channels activated its omnichannel engagement solution, Moments at the most anticipated gathering of FinTech’s in West Africa, the Nigerian Fintech Week themed: Sustainability & Ecosystem Building. Speaking at a demo presentation  during the Moments Activation Workshop organized at the event for visitors to Infobip’s booth, Isaac Akanni – Infobip’s Sales Representative reiterated the benefits of Moments for fintech’s who are seeking a cost-effective approach to the seamless acquisition of…

HMD Global has unveiled the first ever tablet in the Nokia mobile stable – the Nokia T20, an amazing device which offers users a suite of cutting-edge functionalities, the device was formally launched in the Nigerian market at a well-attended event held at Yudala Heights, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, November 4, 2021. The Nokia T20 – a portable tool which Adetayo Obinaike, Marketing Manager, West Africa, HMD Global, says is configured for users to love, trust and keep – comes with a powerful 8200 mAh battery, offering longer hours for work, play and learning. In addition, the device comes…

Retention is a critical metric for the success of any tech startup. High user retention rates indicate that users are engaged with the product and are likely to continue using it in the long term. However, low retention rates can indicate that users are struggling with the product or are not finding it useful, which can lead to a decline in business growth. In order to fix retention for tech startups, data can be used to identify pain points and optimize the user experience. The first step in using data to fix retention is to identify the metrics that are…

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, yesterday posited that the deployment of 5G network in Nigeria will help to achieve the digital economy objectives of the federal government. Prof. Danbatta, who took this position at a stakeholders’ consultative forum on the draft information memorandum for the 3.5GHz spectrum auction, organized by the Commission in Lagos also noted 5G technology does not only offer enhanced broadband and ultra-reliable low latency communications, but provides massive machine type communications. “With 5G, lots of devices will seamlessly connect and interact independently with the Internet without human intervention.…

One of Nigeria’s telecommunications services providers, Airtel Nigeria experienced at least 400 fiber cuts every month, the company Ag. Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Adedoyin Adeola has disclosed. The cable cut, according to Dr. Adedoyin is as a result of road constructions, where contractors from both the Federal and State Ministry of Works arbitrarily dug out fiber cables without minding the havoc being caused to the network operators and ultimately, the subscribers. “One of the challenges Airtel as a network provider face every day is the issue of fiber cable cut. At Airtel, we experience at least 400 cut to our…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), yesterday in Lagos engaged stakeholders from the country’s telecom ecosystem on the upcoming auction of the 3.5GHz spectrum band, as part of its 5G technology deployment plan. The engagement was in exercise of its functions under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, which allows the Commission to published a Draft Information Memorandum (IM) on the process of auctioning the spectrum. After presenting the Information Memorandum, which provides guidance and process that the Commission has decided to adopt for the licensing of the 3.5 GHz band, including details of the Spectrum to be made available, the prequalification…

The Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mal. Bararabe  Shehu Ilelah has said that the Commission is committed to a timely and efficient completion the Digital Switch Over (DSO) project across the country, saying the commission will  create a people centered information society, which will connect underserved populations and remote communities in Nigeria and ultimately provide inclusion for all and sundry. Speaking at the launch of the DSO in Kano on Tuesday, Mal. Ilehah said NBC is keying into the agenda of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to democratise information in digital broadcasting, empower the people and create…

There are many uncertainties in business and the more a business begins to grow, the more there is an increase in the number of uncertainties, which could be expanding to a new geographical location, promoting team members to handle more challenging task, engaging in the production of a new line of products or seeking partnerships to strengthen the market share. All these uncertainties are risk factors associated with businesses. The ability of the business owner to ensure business can continue its operations in spite of the numerous risks at any point in time could determine whether a business would go…

In consolidation of the growth and gains of the telecommunications industry in the last 20 years since the liberalization of the sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has highlighted the next line of regulatory activities. According to the telecom regulatory agency, the last 20 years has witnessed significant growth in subscribers, internet usage, investment, innovation, contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and multiplier effects of the growth in other sectors of the economy.  Thus, going forward, the Commission will be driving new frontiers aimed at ensuring consistent growth of the nation’s digital economy sphere. The Executive Vice Chairman of the…

Global developers and creators have been called upon by facebook to build immersive XR solutions for the chance to win a total of $700,000 USD in cash prizes. “This month, we’ll be welcoming global developers and creators to build immersive XR solutions for the chance to win a total of $700,000 USD in cash prizes,” Facebook announced in a newsletter. According to the social media giant, XR Hachathon, which is sponsored by Meta Platforms, Facebook’s parent company will run online from November 9–22, 2021 will have participants form teams with fellow innovators and choose between two product challenge areas —…