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Telcos

Data, voice and unpacking the business of telcos

Most recent analyses

The Brief: Why did Safaricom acquire M-PESA Holding Co. Limited?

The Brief: Why did Safaricom acquire M-PESA Holding Co. Limited?

Implications of Safaricom's M-PESA Holdings acquisition

Nchedolisa A.

20 Oct 2023

Can Osun state become Nigeria's next tech hub?

Can Osun state become Nigeria's next tech hub?

We assess Osun's quest to build a thriving startup ecosystem.

Nnamdi I.

12 Apr 2023

Can WhatsApp help startups scale?

Can WhatsApp help startups scale?

We dig deeper into African startups' trend of delivering products and services via WhatsApp.

Nnamdi I.

30 Mar 2023

Can digital payments outpace cash transactions in Nigeria?

Can digital payments outpace cash transactions in Nigeria?

An analysis of how Nigeria’s digital payment systems have evolved.

Nchedolisa A.

28 Mar 2023

Will IHS Holdings ever be profitable?

Will IHS Holdings ever be profitable?

IHS Holdings, Nigeria's main telco infrastructure provider, has had a rough time operating in ...

Yomi A.

21 Nov 2022

Is Nigeria ready for 5G?

Is Nigeria ready for 5G?

Nigeria has seen improvements in broadband penetration, but slow adoption remains and threaten...

Yomi A.

02 Sep 2022

What does Elon Musk's Starlink mean for Nigeria's telcos?

What does Elon Musk's Starlink mean for Nigeria's telcos?

Starlink is coming to Nigeria, but will it improve the quality of Nigeria's internet infrastru...

Adesola A.

07 Jun 2022

Why is Google building internet infrastructure for Nigeria?

Why is Google building internet infrastructure for Nigeria?

We assess the second-order effects of a private and foreign entity building Nigeria's digital ...

Fadekemi A.

12 May 2022