Telecom
Konga is Built on Sound, Ethical Behaviour, Says Imudia

Konga, E-commerce giant has assured its numerous customers and other stakeholders of its continuous adherence to the highest level of ethical conduct.
Giving the assurance in Lagos during a stakeholder meeting with merchants under the Konga platform, Nick Imudia, co-ceo of Konga, disclosed that Konga will never deviate from its well-worn path of ethical behaviour. Imudia revealed that this has remained one of the shining lights that has kept Konga at the apex of the e-commerce industry in Nigeria.
“Everything about Konga is built around ethical behaviour,” Imudia averred.“Yes, we know that Konga is in the business of e-commerce. But at Konga, it is our utmost belief that we are in business not to destroy society, but to sustain it with everything we do.
“Without a strong regard for honesty, fairness, dignity and accountability, no society will succeed. That is a fact. And if there is no society, there wouldn’t be customers and business,” he declared.
Equally important, Konga has underlined its intention to make a highly anticipated listing on the London Stock Exchange. However, huge question marks have emerged on the credibility of players in the African e-commerce sector after the travails of Jumia, which saw a much-publicized IPO on Wall Street, fall flat after a publication by a US research firm, Citroen.
Indeed, analysts believe the development may hamper the efforts of other prospective players – a point raised by Mr. Wale Ekun, one of the merchants in attendance.
However, Imudia is adamant that Konga has a track record of trust, credibility and rigorously-held standards working to its advantage.
“Our track record of sound ethical conduct is a tradition that Konga was built upon. Furthermore, the new owners of Konga are highly credible Nigerians who have been in business for over three decades without any form of blemish, indebtedness to any bank or unethical practices to their name. To begin with, internally, our ethical behaviour has led us to put a mechanism in place to ensure that only genuine products are sold on the Konga platform.As the market leader in e-commerce, Konga cannot afford to mess up its name by being associated with any form of unethical behaviour.
“Furthermore, we have grown the business efficiently to its current path of profitability by cutting losses and through critical investments in essential areas of the business. Even if we were to go public tomorrow, Konga has a groundswell of public trust that it has acquired over the years.
“Therefore, we want our customers to rest assured that their interest is covered at Konga. Each time a customer sets out to make a purchase on the platform or when we make a promise or release sensitive data, thereis a huge burden of trust underlying it. At Konga, our pricing, packaging, fulfilment, refund and overall processes are all aimed to reflect the true ethical traditions of the company.”
Further, Imudia noted that merchants and staff members of Konga are critical to its ethical conduct, adding that the company has ensured that its staffing and onboarding process meet global ethical standards.
Imudia added: “Our staffing process reflects the principle of good moral behaviour. Our staff come from different parts of Nigeria; we are not discriminatory in terms of religion, tribe, social class or age in our employment process. Our workforce is diverse as Nigeria is.However,our staff are all imbued with the right trainings and immersed in our corporate culture in displayingthe highest standard of behaviour when dealing with our customers, merchants and other stakeholders. Konga highly frowns at cutting corners or giving and taking of bribes. Every one of our staff knows this and have imbibed the culture of giving their best when dealing with our customers.”
Continuing, Imudia disclosed that: “The Konga ethical behaviour also applies to merchants doing business on the platform. At least, some of you have colleagues who we have blacklisted from selling on the platform. At Konga, there is zero tolerance for fraud or any attempts at falsifying figures.
“This is because our merchants also have responsibilities in this ethical behaviour philosophy. Merchants are critical stakeholders in the e-commerce business.Your role is valuable in completing a critical part of our ethical behaviour process, by ensuring that you seriously adhere to our codes of conduct. As you know, at Konga we do not tolerate anyone who performs below our ethical standards, and we do not condone inferior products on our platform. The responsibility to ensure that only genuine products find their way into our platform begins with you.”
The meeting, which had over 1000 merchants in attendance, was aimed at discussing ways to deepening ethical behaviour in all areas of operations in Nigeria’s largest online marketplace.
During the meeting, Imudia appreciated the various merchants who attended the event, explaining that Konga will never compromise standards in a bid to satisfy its numerous consumers, merchants, staff and investors.
Imudia urged the merchants under the Konga platform to play their part in ensuring they display optimal level of good behaviour and sound moral judgement – factors he described as critical to satisfying the yearnings of shoppers on the Konga platform.
Some of the merchants who spoke during the event expressed gratitude to the management of Konga for always being consistent with its ethical policies, adding that Konga currently stands tall above its rivals when it comes to displaying sound moral judgement in retail business.
Sunday Adeyemi, who spoke on behalf of the merchants, promised that merchants on the Konga platform would always reflect Konga’s ethical behaviour in their business operations on the platform. To this end, he said that the merchants have taken it upon themselves to work with Konga at all times to ensure the achievement of its objectives.
Telecom
Celebrating African Creativity: Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ Returns for Its Fifth Year

The “Made by Africa, Loved by the World” campaign is back for its fifth year, celebrating African creativity and global influence. This year’s theme, “Where Culture Meets Connection,” highlights how social media fosters conversations around cultural moments worldwide.
The campaign features three cinematic films premiering on the Meta Africa page, showcasing the groundbreaking work and personal stories of six dynamic African creatives.
These artists, from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, represent diverse disciplines, including rap, animation, dance, photography, fashion, and videography.
Here are some of the featured talents:
- Ladipoe (Nigeria) – A BET-nominated rapper known for blending global hip-hop with African rhythms.
- Fatboy Animations (Kenya) – An animation studio founded by Michael Muthiga, recognized by Forbes for its original African storytelling.
- Lisa Quama (Ghana) – A dancer who gained fame after appearing in Beyoncé’s “Already” music video.
- Gilbert Asante (Ghana) – A photographer and creative director featured in GQ and Glam Africa.
- David Tlale (South Africa) – A fashion designer whose bold designs have been showcased at major fashion events, including the Met Gala.
- Ofentse Mwase (South Africa) – A filmmaker with over 24 international awards for his unique visual storytelling.
Kezia Anim-Addo, Communications Director for Africa, Middle East & Turkey, emphasized that the campaign not only celebrates individual success stories but also showcases how culture and social media drive meaningful connections and inspiration.
Telecom
Telcos Warn of Nationwide Telecom Blackout over Diesel Shortage

Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has raised the alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
Mr Tony Emoekpere, president, ATCON in a statement said that the fuel supply disruption is critically affecting telecom base stations, pushing them to the brink of a shutdown and threatening millions of mobile and internet users in the region.
“This strike, which stems from the persistent harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State, has effectively halted all truck loading operations and fuel movements,” Emoekpere stated.
He explained that diesel supply to telecom infrastructure has been severely impacted, leaving critical sites with dangerously low fuel levels.
According to him, if urgent measures are not taken, the situation could escalate into a full-blown network blackout, disrupting essential services, including mobile and internet access, business operations, emergency response systems, and daily communications.
ATCON has called on the governors of Lagos and Ogun states to intervene immediately by facilitating the release of diesel from depots to telecom operators to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
“This is not just a telecom issue—it is a national emergency that could cripple economic activities and compromise public safety,” Emoekpere stressed.
The association also appealed to security agencies and petroleum unions to resolve the crisis swiftly to safeguard Nigeria’s connectivity and economic stability.
ATCON emphasised that a prolonged disruption in fuel supply to telecom infrastructure could have far-reaching consequences for both businesses and individuals who rely on stable communication networks for daily operations.
Telecom
Nigerians Spend N5.3 Trillion on Telecom Services

In 2023, Nigerians spent a total of about ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, which includes calls, data, SMS, and other telecom services, according to the Leadership.
Specifically for voice calls, Nigerians made approximately 408.5 billion minutes of local calls, generating around ₦3.28 trillion from outgoing calls and ₦3.23 trillion from incoming calls, totaling about ₦6.51 trillion in call-related revenue according to projections based on 2023 call volumes and tariff data.
However, the ₦5.3 trillion figure represents the overall telecom sector revenue, with voice calls being a major component but also including data and other services.
For individual spending, MTN subscribers spent an average of ₦2,508 monthly on voice calls in 2023, showing a 14.4% increase from 2022, while Airtel customers spent about ₦1,694 monthly on voice calls.
Total telecom spending (calls, data, SMS, etc.): ₦5.3 trillion in 2023
Estimated revenue from voice calls alone: around ₦6.5 trillion based on call minutes and tariffs
Average monthly spending on calls per subscriber: ₦1,694 to ₦2,508 depending on the network
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