25 July 2024

Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has partnered with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) to provide uplink services on the NIGCOMSAT satellite network. This three-month collaboration will help improve the quality and reach of broadcasting services for BON members nationwide.

This aligns with the objectives of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, led by minister Bosun Tijani. NIGCOMSAT will utilise its advanced satellite technology to support and enhance the capabilities of BON and its affiliated organisations.

23 July 2024

The number of active mobile money accounts has increased from 25.8 million in 2019 to 55.8 million in 2023, according to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), representing a growth of 116.2% in five years.

The national mobile money subscriber base is shared between M-Pesa (Vodacom), Tigo Pesa (Tigo) and Airtel Money (Airtel) which together hold 89% of the market share. The number of mobile financial transactions increased by 76.6%, from 3 to 5.3 billion over the period, while the national mobile subscription base has increased from 43.7 million in 2018 to 76.6 million in 2023.