‘Network quality in Nigeria, S’Africa better than UK, U.S., others’ | The Guardian Nigeria News
• MTN makes case for voice, data tariff increase• Mobile service adoption to rise as operators invest $30b in network expansion The Group Chief Executive Officer, MTN, Ralph Mupita, has asserted that the quality of service offered by some network operators in Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries is far better than offerings from
On Ghana’s Mind Right Now: Sanctions, COP27 and Terrorism in West Africa
Ambassador Harold Agyeman of Ghana, center, tells reporters that his country will focus on as president of the Security Council for November, emphasizing West Africa. Carolyn Oppong-Nitri, left, is his deputy and Felix Boateng, political coordinator, Nov. 1, 2022. JOHN PENNEY/PASSBLUE Ambassador Harold Agyeman, Ghana’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said the jury was
RANKED: Top 10 best performing central bank governors in Africa
According to the report, only two central bankers made the top 10 global list: Abdellatif Jouahri, the Governor of Bank al-Maghrib (Morocco), and Tarek Amer, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The report showed that Abdellatif Jouahri, the Governor of Bank al-Maghrib (Morocco), earned an “A grade,” which is the highest distinction awarded
Data Mynt’s Announces Its 500th Business Customer is Accepting and Sending Crypto as Currency
Our localized product, go to market approach and customer understanding is solving acute pain points for traditionally underserved businesses.” — Alex Christian, CEO of Data Mynt LAGOS, NIGERIA, November 2, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Since launching its crypto as currency solutions for businesses, Data Mynt has enabled its 500th customer, an IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) property
Spotify gives $100,000 to a new project called the Africa Podcast Fund
Since its launch in Africa, the top global streaming platform Spotify has shown that it is committed to helping African creators advance their careers through on-platform and off-platform support programs. In line with this, the company has announced the Africa Podcast Fund, the first program of its kind on the continent. Its goal is to
Fidelity Bank to Promote Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports in UK
By Adedapo Adesanya Fidelity Bank Plc has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) in partnership with Invest Africa. Scheduled to hold on November 15-16, 2022, in London, United Kingdom, FITCC will host leading businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and regulators operating in the commodity, service, creative, fashion,
Sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest growing economies in 2022
Rwanda’s capital Kigali The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Niger, Rwanda and South Sudan, along with the island nations of Seychelles and Mauritius, are set to be sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest growing economies this year, with each expected to record GDP growth of 6% or higher, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) projections. Looking
Africa has least default rate on infrastructure projects, say leaders
By JACKSON MUTINDA African leaders have said the continent’s investment risk has been exaggerated, making investors hesitant to put their money in its development projects. Quoting a Moody’s Analytics report on defaults on infrastructure investments, African Development Bank (AfDB) president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, noted that Africa has the lowest default rate on infrastructure projects in
Eye other markets to attract multibillion-dollar funding – AZA Finance to startups
For Ghanaian technology startups to gain a larger share of the rapidly … been skewed – with Nigeria in West Africa, South Africa down south, …
BD Insider, Letter 135
Last week, foreign diplomatic missions in Nigeria, including the US, UK and Australia, issued alerts over heightened risks of terror attacks in Abuja, the country’s capital city. The alerts warned of possible attacks on public places including government buildings, shopping malls, hotels, and transport terminals. Responding to the travel advisory from the foreign diplomats, Nigeria’s