Telcos
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Most recent analyses
The Brief: Why did Safaricom acquire M-PESA Holding Co. Limited?
Implications of Safaricom's M-PESA Holdings acquisition
Nchedolisa A.
20 Oct 2023
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?
We assess Osun's quest to build a thriving startup ecosystem.
Nnamdi I.
12 Apr 2023
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?
We dig deeper into African startups' trend of delivering products and services via WhatsApp.
Nnamdi I.
30 Mar 2023
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?
An analysis of how Nigeria’s digital payment systems have evolved.
Nchedolisa A.
28 Mar 2023
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?
IHS Holdings, Nigeria's main telco infrastructure provider, has had a rough time operating in ...
Yomi A.
21 Nov 2022
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?
Nigeria has seen improvements in broadband penetration, but slow adoption remains and threaten...
Yomi A.
02 Sep 2022
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?
Starlink is coming to Nigeria, but will it improve the quality of Nigeria's internet infrastru...
Adesola A.
07 Jun 2022
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?
We assess the second-order effects of a private and foreign entity building Nigeria's digital ...
Fadekemi A.
12 May 2022
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