Chinese short web dramas are steadily gaining popularity in Nigeria. Many Nigerians are willing to pay for access to platforms like DramaBox and ReelShort, as the trend is changing viewing habits.
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Chinese short web dramas are steadily gaining popularity in Nigeria. Many Nigerians are willing to pay for access to platforms like DramaBox and ReelShort, as the trend is changing viewing habits.
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The healing power of music has been widely researched and documented around the world. In Nigeria, psychologists want music therapy to play a bigger part in the recovery of children impacted by violence.
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The United States plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles. Car dealers in Nigeria worry that the added costs will significantly drive up prices locally. A large portion of imported vehicles in Nigeria come from the United States.
Moniepoint, AfriGO to introduce 5m contactless cards in Nigeria
AfriGO, national domestic card scheme powered by Afrigopay Financial Services Limited (AFSL), a subsidiary of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, has announced a strategic partnership with Moniepoint Inc.
This collaboration, according to AfriGO, will drive the distribution of 5 million AfriGO cards and introduce contactless, tap-to-pay solutions, boosting Nigeria’s commitment to a thriving, cashless economy.
It went on to say by leveraging Moniepoint’s extensive agent network and robust infrastructure, “this partnership will enable seamless, secure, and instant payments.
“Users will be able to complete transactions by simply tapping or hovering their AfriGO card or Near Field Communication-enabled devices over a payment terminal or compatible mobile phone.”
Ebehijie Momoh, managing director and CEO of AFSL, commented: “Our collaboration with Moniepoint aligns with AfriGO’s mission to deepen financial inclusivity and reduce reliance on foreign exchange for card transactions.
“With AfriGO, businesses and consumers alike benefit from a secure, affordable, and locally-driven payment solution that keeps transaction data within Nigeria, fostering local innovation and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises.”
Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO of Moniepoint, added: “Contactless payments have far-reaching benefits for our ecosystem. By unlocking the potential of digital payments, we can create a better life for all Nigerians and reshape the digital economy to help individuals, businesses, and institutions achieve their goals.”
By Samuel Olomu, ITWeb
This collaboration, according to AfriGO, will drive the distribution of 5 million AfriGO cards and introduce contactless, tap-to-pay solutions, boosting Nigeria’s commitment to a thriving, cashless economy.
It went on to say by leveraging Moniepoint’s extensive agent network and robust infrastructure, “this partnership will enable seamless, secure, and instant payments.
“Users will be able to complete transactions by simply tapping or hovering their AfriGO card or Near Field Communication-enabled devices over a payment terminal or compatible mobile phone.”
Ebehijie Momoh, managing director and CEO of AFSL, commented: “Our collaboration with Moniepoint aligns with AfriGO’s mission to deepen financial inclusivity and reduce reliance on foreign exchange for card transactions.
“With AfriGO, businesses and consumers alike benefit from a secure, affordable, and locally-driven payment solution that keeps transaction data within Nigeria, fostering local innovation and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises.”
Tosin Eniolorunda, CEO of Moniepoint, added: “Contactless payments have far-reaching benefits for our ecosystem. By unlocking the potential of digital payments, we can create a better life for all Nigerians and reshape the digital economy to help individuals, businesses, and institutions achieve their goals.”
MTN Nigeria and Huawei Complete World’s First Commercial FDD Tri-Band Massive MIMO Deployment
This breakthrough has led to a 90% surge in LTE traffic volume and a 252% increase in user-perceived rates during peak hours over the previous 4T4R setup. The deployment has enabled MTN to achieve its goals of improving network capacity and user experience.
Over the past two years, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has undergone a rapid transition from 2G/3G to 4G, accompanied by a surge in new digital services. This transition has doubled traffic demand on MTN Nigeria’s networks, leading to an average PRB usage of 60% and over 90% in hotspot areas. To meet these growing needs, MTN Nigeria and Huawei have collaborated to scale the adoption of single-band FDD Massive MIMO. They successfully introduced the world’s first FDD Massive MIMO six-sector site, which has significantly improved network spectral efficiency and capacity.
This commercial FDD tri-band Massive MIMO solution, the first of its kind worldwide, is a significant milestone in mobile network development. Huawei had only recently announced the global launch of this solution that features a downlink LTE capacity three to four times higher than the previous 4T4R setup. Furthermore, it can amplify capacity by up to 7 times as the networks evolve to NR. The solution uses the industry-leading true wideband and compact dipole technologies to implement integrated deployment of 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz bands while maintaining the same device size as traditional dual-band Massive MIMO. This design adds frequency bands and power without increasing weight or frontal area of devices, ensuring excellent performance and easy deployment.
Through long-term collaboration and innovation, MTN and Huawei have achieved remarkable success in the FDD Massive MIMO field. The world’s first commercial FDD tri-band Massive MIMO significantly enhances network performance, enabling MTN to deliver an exceptional user experience. Both parties will continue to drive technological innovation, tackle key challenges in network development, and provide superior communication services to users.
Over the past two years, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has undergone a rapid transition from 2G/3G to 4G, accompanied by a surge in new digital services. This transition has doubled traffic demand on MTN Nigeria’s networks, leading to an average PRB usage of 60% and over 90% in hotspot areas. To meet these growing needs, MTN Nigeria and Huawei have collaborated to scale the adoption of single-band FDD Massive MIMO. They successfully introduced the world’s first FDD Massive MIMO six-sector site, which has significantly improved network spectral efficiency and capacity.
This commercial FDD tri-band Massive MIMO solution, the first of its kind worldwide, is a significant milestone in mobile network development. Huawei had only recently announced the global launch of this solution that features a downlink LTE capacity three to four times higher than the previous 4T4R setup. Furthermore, it can amplify capacity by up to 7 times as the networks evolve to NR. The solution uses the industry-leading true wideband and compact dipole technologies to implement integrated deployment of 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz bands while maintaining the same device size as traditional dual-band Massive MIMO. This design adds frequency bands and power without increasing weight or frontal area of devices, ensuring excellent performance and easy deployment.
Through long-term collaboration and innovation, MTN and Huawei have achieved remarkable success in the FDD Massive MIMO field. The world’s first commercial FDD tri-band Massive MIMO significantly enhances network performance, enabling MTN to deliver an exceptional user experience. Both parties will continue to drive technological innovation, tackle key challenges in network development, and provide superior communication services to users.
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