Telecom
Infinix Partners Konga, Etisalat to Launch InfinixHot x507

Basking on the euphoria of successes recorded with InfinixZERO in Nigeria, Infinix Mobile in partnership with Konga.com and Etisalat, on Friday, unveiled its newest smartphone dubbed “Infinix HOT x507”.
Speaking at the launch, Peter Zhou, head of Marketing, Infinix Mobile, said, although it is almost the end of the year, Infinix wants Nigerians to celebrate the Christmas with a pocket-friendly brand new phone.
He said that Infinix Hot was built for the trendy and colourful people in the society.
Zhou said, “This device will be available in different amazing colours to suit your taste and personality. The unique design of luminous covers will also make you stand out at night. It’s really good news for young generations who love social and nightlife”.
Zhou added that the device comes in fresh and exciting features which set it apart from other brands.
During a presentation on the phones features, Mr. Shobanjo Adebayo, Network Operation Manager of the Company, said that it Infinix Hot x507 comes in dual SIM or dual SIM standby ports.
The operating system is made of Android 4.4.2 kitkat, which provides users seamless operation while using the phone.
Interestingly, Infinix Hot x507 comes with smart gesture, used for taking pictures without touching the phone screen.
The phone is made up of 5.0 inch IPS with 16million colours; quad core 1.3GHz processor mediaTek; and 5.0 mega pixel back camera with flashlight and a 2.0 mega pixel front facing camera (3p lens).
It also comes with 16GB internal memory with SD card slot that supports up to 32GB SD card; 200m per hour battery power and will come in five different colours.
Other features of Infinix Hot x507 are FM radio capability, eBook reader, and popular games such as Asphalt 7 powered by Gameloft.
Adebayo also boosted about the device being a sleek, trendy device characterised by its colourful exterior.
“The sale of smartphone is e-commerce driven and available for purchase online on konga.com, the official sales partner of Infinix Mobile. With the factory-to-consumer sales concept, it is in a bid to make smartphone available at reduced cost to buyers,” Zhou added.
Zhou disclosed that customers who purchased the Infinix Hot x507 which sells at a price below N13,000, on Konga will enjoy 500megabyte free data on activation and 100% instant bonus on all purchase of 200megabyte and above for 12 months as powered by Etisalat.
Commenting on the partnership for the Infinix Hot x507, Mr. Odusanya, Konga’s head of General Merchandise revealed that the company has high expectations that the new device will join its predecessor-the Infinix Zero – in winning the hearts of Nigerians.
He said, “The reception of the Infinix Zero was quite amazing, with Konga selling about 20,000 units of the device in just 3 weeks. We expect the Infinix Hot x507 to do even much better in the mobile phone market.”
Telecom
MTN Says New N6.98 USSD Charge Won’t Affect Airtime Recharge

Lynda Saint-Nwafor, chief Enterprise business officer, MTN Nigeria, has assured the network subscribers that the new end-user billing system for the use of USSD services will jot affect them.
USSD, otherwise Unstructured Supplementary Service Data codes are commonly used for banking transactions, airtime recharges, and other mobile services.
The telco said that there is no significant impact or change other than the fact that they will now pay the same N6.98 per session (120 seconds) with their airtime instead of direct bank debit.
Saint-Nwafor, said this during a chat with MTN MIP fellows, explaining that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have ordered telecom operators to ensure that the new billing model resolves trust issues and ensures transparency in the billing process.
“Our regulator insisted that at the end of every month, we are going to be providing history and statistics on the performance of the service across the board”, she explained.
Saint-Nwafor added that the new billing model has standardized messaging across all operators and ensures consistent communication with customers.
“We will take all the error codes and map them into messages that are standardised across the board. So, if you initiate a transaction, you will know if it is failing. And, when the transaction fails, you will know if it is from your bank or the telco,” she explained.
Telecom
Crypto Scam Unmasked: U.S. Recovers Record $225m in Global Fraud Bust

The U.S. government has recovered $225 million in what is now the largest seizure of funds linked to a cryptocurrency investment scam.
In a statement released Wednesday, June 18, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said the recovery followed an extensive investigation by the FBI and the U.S. Secret Service, using blockchain analysis and other forensic tools. The statement did not confirm whether any arrests had been made.
According to the authorities, the stolen funds originated from fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes that tricked victims into believing they were making legitimate investments. More than 400 individuals around the world, including dozens in the United States, were reportedly affected.
The operation involved a sophisticated money laundering network that carried out hundreds of thousands of blockchain transactions to obscure the source and ownership of the stolen assets.
“These scams prey on trust, often resulting in extreme financial hardship for the victims,” said Shawn Bradstreet, Special Agent in Charge at the U.S. Secret Service office in San Francisco.
Bradstreet added that U.S. officials hope the recovered funds can eventually be returned to the rightful victims.
Cryptocurrency investment fraud accounted for over $5.8 billion in reported losses in 2024 alone, according to the statement.
Telecom
Nnaemeka Ani Calls on African Techies to Rewrite the Narrative

In a rousing declaration that is electrifying minds across the continent, Hon. Nnaemeka Ani, Special Adviser on ICT to Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for a homegrown digital revolution under the banner “Africa Will Rise: By Code, By Courage, By Us.”

Hon. Nnaemeka Ani
The message, part challenge, part philosophical—seeks to galvanize African innovators to move beyond buzzwords and build technology with impact and legacy in mind.
“Let’s stop building for hype. Let’s start building for legacy,” Ani urged while speaking to ICT journalists over the weekend. “Let’s stop waiting for someone else. Let’s start creating the future—on our own terms.”
At the heart of Ani’s vision is a shift from tech consumerism to tech authorship. With innovation hubs sprouting across cities like Enugu, Lagos, Kigali, Jo’Burg, and Nairobi, and a growing community of developers, engineers, and entrepreneurs determined to solve Africa’s unique challenges, the movement is already taking shape.
Ani emphasized that Africa’s future lies not in flashy apps or international admiration but in persistent, intentional solutions that uplift communities—solutions that digitize public services, bridge rural-urban divides, empower women and youth, and build resilience in food and climate systems.
“We have the talent,” he said. “Now it’s time to harness it—to stop building for likes and start building for lasting impact.”
With support from leaders like Ani and rising momentum in Africa’s tech corridors, it seems that a new chapter is being written—one line of code at a time.
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