Peter Oluka

Reports reaching Techeconomy indicates that subscribers in parts of Borno and neighboring states should expect temporary telecommunications service disruptions. The temporary downtime is necessary for critical fibre maintenance and infrastructure upgrades designed to boost long-term network quality, uptime, and resilience in the region. Read more: techeconomy.ng/telecom-netwo…

2) A PANEL SESSION ON BEYOND VENTURE CAPITAL: BUILDING THE CAPITAL STACK FOR AFRICA’S NEXT DECADE “If we want to participate in the ecosystem we have to prioritize profitability” _ Marene Dieng “We need to invest in physical infrastructure in order for us to scale” —Mostafa Amin #APS2026 @vp_fund

LIVE AT AFRICAN PROSPERITY SUMMIT (APS) 2026 by @vp_fund. PANEL SESSION | WHAT WE BUILT: AN HONEST LOOK AT WHAT 15 YEARS OF AFRICAN TECH HAS PRODUCED “What technology has allowed people to do over the years is build companies at a more affordable rate.” — Andrew Alli “We need to own our own playbook on how we build companies and how we raise capital.” — Hassan Bourgi “We should have our own agency in order to adapt to the market and build what we need for ourselves.” — Andrew Alli

Africa’s digital inclusion drive faces a new hurdle: smartphone affordability. MTN Group CEO and GSMA Chairman, Ralph Mupita, says rising memory chip prices are pushing entry-level smartphones above $80, while shipments to Africa have fallen 27%. What does this mean for affordable connectivity and access to the digital economy? Read more: techeconomy.ng/mupita-smartp… #Techeconomy #DigitalInclusion #MTN #AfricaTech @MTNNG

How transparent is your mobile network about coverage and service quality? @AirtelNigeria is opening up its network map as it responds to customer complaints, putting network coverage and subscriber experience in focus. What does this mean for telecom consumer accountability in Nigeria? Read more: techeconomy.ng/airtel-nigeri… #AirtelNigeria #Telecoms #NCC #Techeconomy @NgComCommission

Can smaller telecoms operators compete fairly with Nigeria’s dominant network providers? The Nigerian Communications Commission (@NgComCommission) is reviewing competition across the telecoms market, examining barriers to entry, infrastructure access and the potential abuse of significant market power. The regulator says its focus is fair competition, not penalising operators for their size. Read more: techeconomy.ng/ncc-telecoms-… #NCC #Telecoms #NigeriaTech #DigitalEconomy #Techeconomy

Is the NCC’s Device Checker Platform a surveillance tool? In case you are concerned that the newly introduced DEVICE CHECKER by the the Nigerian Communications Commission (@NgComCommission) will have access to your personal data, messages, photographs, contacts or financial information stored on your devices, there is a message for you. Find out that the platform actually do, and why has the clarification become necessary? Read more: techeconomy.ng/ncc-device-ch… #NCC #DeviceChecker #DigitalPrivacy #Cybersecurity #Telecoms #Techeconomy

REVENUE GROWTH vs. AI EXECUTION: The latest 2026 @KPMG Africa CEO Outlook reveals a striking contrast, while 86% of African CEOs reported revenue growth, a major execution gap persists in AI readiness. Read the full report on Techeconomy:🔗 techeconomy.ng/kpmg-86-of-af… #KPMG #AfricanBusiness #Leadership #AIGovernance #DigitalTransformation #TechPolicy #Techeconomy

BUILDING CRYPTO IN NIGERIA: Digital asset platform @FlashChange_ recently convened key industry leaders to tackle the real-world challenges and opportunities of scaling cryptocurrency infrastructure in Nigeria. Read the full report on Techeconomy:🔗 techeconomy.ng/flashchange-r… #Crypto #Blockchain #FlashChange #Fintech #Web3 #Nigeria #TechPolicy #Techeconomy

Incredible recognition for African fintech innovation Huge congratulations to Tosin Eniolorunda, Co-founder and Group CEO of @moniepoint, for being named to the prestigious 2026 @TIME #100Next list as one of the world's most influential rising stars! Read more: techeconomy.ng/moniepoints-t… #Moniepoint #TosinEniolorunda #Fintech #TechEconomy #NigeriaTech

Digital sovereignty is so much more than just storing data locally. At the recently held GrowthX by Techeconomy, industry leaders, policymakers, and tech experts gathered to unpack the critical layers required to truly secure and scale Africa's digital ecosystem. From robust underlying infrastructure to human capital and institutional trust, the conversation shifted from compliance checkboxes to building lasting economic value. Key highlights and powerful quotes from the sessions: “Digital growth is not only about servers, satellites, or cables. It is about people who understand, manage, and create value from that technology.” “If you don't have power, your data centre can't operate. If your data centre doesn't operate, your connectivity systems are down. Your banking platforms are down. The entire bank just goes quiet.” “Organisations that look at sovereignty as an opportunity for transformation, rather than a simple compliance exercise, will be the ones that best position themselves to thrive...” From addressing power and infrastructure bottlenecks to strengthening domain name security and aligning regulatory frameworks, the message from GrowthX is clear: true digital sovereignty demands a holistic approach across infrastructure, talent, and policy. Read the full breakdown and insights here: techeconomy.ng/digital-sover… #GrowthX2026 #DigitalSovereignty #TechEconomy #DataLocalisation #DigitalInfrastructure #AfricaTech #CloudComputing #Cybersecurity

"Execution is more important than the size of the dream. But once you get it right, it's called knowledge. It's called experience. With experience, you can then scale." In a masterclass on building enduring businesses, @InterswitchGRP Founder and GMD Mitchell Elegbe shared profound insights on what it truly takes for African entrepreneurs to succeed. Rather than chasing massive initial capital or getting bogged down by grand illusions, the focus must remain squarely on solving real, contextual problems. Key takeaways from his journey and philosophy | See here: 🔗 techeconomy.ng/mitchell-eleg… #Entrepreneurship #TechLeadership #Interswitch #StartupAfrica #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #AfricanTech #Leadership #Execution

BREAKING: @glovo Confirms Reni Onafeko as Country Managing Director, Nigeria Onafeko brings more than 11 years of experience spanning strategy, technology and operational leadership. Since joining Glovo, she has progressed through successive leadership roles including Head of Strategy & Finance, Head of Growth and Head of Abuja, building experience across the core commercial, financial and operational areas of the business. Read full: techeconomy.ng/glovo-confirm…

HAPPENING NOW: inDrive (@inDrive) Commits ₦132m to Driver Reward Campaign in Lagos and Abuja The initiative is part of efforts to recognise drivers and create more value for their participation on the platform. The campaign will award 916 prizes, including two cars, four full-academic-year school fee awards, 40 smartphones, 40 television sets, and 830 shopping vouchers. See Details: techeconomy.ng/indrive-commi… #indrive #ehailing

West Africa’s payment ecosystem is evolving fast. 💳📲 With digital transactions reaching unprecedented levels, banks are under increasing pressure to build payment infrastructure that is faster, more scalable, secure and resilient. But what does modernisation actually look like in 2026? In this exclusive Techeconomy interview, Chinwe Uzoho, Regional Managing Director, West Africa at @NetworkInternational, shares insights on how banks are rebuilding their payment infrastructure, moving beyond legacy systems, strengthening fraud protection and collaborating with fintechs to meet changing customer expectations. From real-time payments and cloud infrastructure to AI-driven fraud prevention, financial inclusion and cross-border interoperability, Uzoho explores what will shape the next phase of payments across West Africa. 💡 The future of payments isn’t just about moving money faster. It’s about building the infrastructure that makes digital economies work. Read the full interview on Techeconomy: techeconomy.ng/network-inter… #Techeconomy #DigitalPayments #Fintech #Banking #PaymentsInfrastructure #WestAfrica #FinancialInclusion #Cybersecurity #AI #Nigeria

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the registry responsible for the management of Nigeria’s country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), .ng, has announced the opening of nominations for the 9th edition of the .ng Awards. @niraworks is Celebrating Nigeria’s Digital Excellence. See details on how here: techeconomy.ng/nira-nominati…

Nigeria’s manufacturing sector contributed just 7.72% to real GDP in Q2 2026, down from 9.57% in Q1, despite recording growth of 3.24%. Now, the Federal Government is targeting a 20%–25% manufacturing share of GDP by 2030. The big question: can Nigeria close the gap? Read more: techeconomy.ng/nigeria-manuf… #Nigeria #Manufacturing #GDP #Economy #Techeconomy