Starlink, now Nigeria’s second largest internet service provider, delays tariff hike
Starlink overtook FiberOne Broadband Limited to become Nigeria's second-largest ISP in Q4 2024. Starlink's subscriber base surged from 23,897 in 2023 to 65,564 by the end of 2024.
EXCLUSIVE: MTN’s MoMo PSB courts old users via voice calls
MTN Nigeria is deploying targeted voice calls to reactivate dormant users of its MoMo Payment Service Bank. There has been a 46.6% year-over-year drop in active MoMo wallets, falling to 2.8 million by the end of 2024.
Nigeria has been courting Flutterwave to list on the NGX since 2023. Can it afford the fintech?
Nigeria has been lobbying Flutterwave to list on the NGX since 2023 to attract other startups. Flutterwave's last public valuation was $3 billion, making it one of the most valuable companies on the NGX.
MTN hikes data costs by 50% following NCC’s major approval in a decade
MTN Nigeria has raised prices on its data plans, with increases of up to 200%. The monthly 75GB plan increased from ₦16,000 to ₦20,000, a 25% rise.
Orange Egypt supports African startups with investment
Orange Egypt invests $52.7 million in African startups. Over 40 startups have received funding from Orange Egypt.
