Author: Jessica Adiele

A technical writer and storyteller, passionate about breaking down complex ideas into clear, engaging content

CANAL+ Group has moved closer to completing its full acquisition of MultiChoice Group (MCG) after successfully securing 94.39% ownership of the African entertainment giant. The announcement follows the conclusion of CANAL+’s Mandatory Tender Offer for the remaining MultiChoice shares it did not already own, marking one of the largest media…

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MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita has called for immediate, large-scale investments in artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, and human capital development to ensure that Africa does not fall behind in the global technological transformation. Speaking at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation (KMF) Inclusive Growth Forum, Mupita emphasized…

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Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity and securing critical infrastructure with the successful hosting of the Business Roundtable on Improving Investments in Broadband Connectivity and Safeguarding Critical National Information Infrastructure. The high-level event brought together stakeholders from government, the private sector, and the telecommunications industry to deliberate…

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Nigeria has taken another major step toward a fully digital public service framework as the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate digital identity into the national health system. The agreement marks a significant milestone in the…

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Netflix has officially launched gaming on smart TVs, allowing subscribers to play directly on their television screens using their phones as controllers. The rollout, which begins this week in select countries, marks a major step in Netflix’s strategy to evolve beyond video streaming into interactive entertainment. The announcement comes nearly…

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SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell has officially become the largest 4G coverage provider in the world, delivering uninterrupted connectivity to millions of LTE phone users across five continents. Designed to reach areas beyond the limits of traditional cell towers, the satellite-based system allows users to stay connected anywhere under the…

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Nigeria has officially joined the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA), a United Nations–endorsed global initiative that promotes the use of open-source technologies to accelerate digital transformation, improve lives, and advance sustainable economic growth. Digital public goods (DPGs) are open and interoperable solutions — including software, data, AI systems, and content…

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has formally withdrawn its criminal charge against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, and several directors of the pay-TV company. The charges, which alleged that MultiChoice impeded an FCCPC investigation and failed to comply with lawful summons, have now…

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