Telecom
NOTAP, Medallion Call for Adoption of Latest Technology Trend to Boost Tourism Business

The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and Medallion Communications Limited have advocated for the deployment of technology in the nation’s tourism and travel space as a panacea for boosting businesses in the tourism and travel sector.
In two separate keynote address delivered at the Maiden Edition of Tourism and Technology Summit held in Lagos, and organised by Brandworld Media and TechnologyMirror, online technology news and information media noted the essence of technology in the tourism and travel business.
Mr. Ike Nnamani, President/CEO of Medallion Communications Limited in his keynote address disclosed that technological advancement has changed the way people travel, and these new innovations offers an interactive and exciting experience that were unprecedented.
Nnamani who was represented by the Chief Financial Officer of Medallion Communications, Mr. Olatunji Sulaiman said that the mobile technology has brought about the significant changes in revolutionizing tourism and hospitability industry noting that mobile phone has become “our tour guide, travel agency, best restaurant locator and maps.”
According to him, the IoT promises to bring significant changes to the tourism industry saying, “They include integrating sensors connected to the internet items like cars, suitcases and luggage’s, building and home equipment. All these enhances the security of the travelers which makes an holiday spent with relaxed minds.”
He also said with the virtual assistants technology insight into what the weathers brings exciting moments on vacations and that it is now possible to “teleport” to the most remote corners of the globe without getting off the couch.
Sulaiman stated that Medallion core business is to provide infrastructural support to enable stakeholders in the tourism and technology industries to tap into evolving business opportunities that all technological innovations require.
Earlier, Dr Dan-Azumi Ibrahim, Director-General, National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) represented by Mr John Omesili, Principal Technology Officer of NOTAP, said that there were six trends to watch out for in the tourism industry.
He said that the six trends included: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Voice Technology, Wi-Fi Connectivity and Wearable Devices.
He disclosed that Nigeria has the best brains around the world and it must use them stating the country could be the first to sell or franchise Virtual Reality software for the Digital Tourism in the world.
He added that the agency was working towards ensuring that all technologies in the country would run on Nigerian software.
“Today using pay stack, we can directly charge cards and allow payments to be made to local businesses”.
“We have an online travel websites such as Wakanow and hotels-finding service, hotels.ng.
“These brands use software to run their businesses; they show how ICT and Tourism can work together to bring desirable products to the market place,” Ibrahim said.
Quoting GlobalData 2018 Report, Technology Trends in Travel and Tourism, he said that technology is fostering a change in the travel and tourism industry regarding how companies interact with customers.
“Consequently, travel companies are adopting various technologies to improve operational efficiencies and meet customers’ expectations at every stage of their journey,” he said.
The NOTAP boss also said that Nigerians could leverage on these trends to create new realities in the tourism space and that using real time location sensors, the country could create digital experiences never imagined.
Jemi-Alade, Chief Executive Officer, Jemi-Alade Associates Ltd, speaking at the event said that disruption by technology was forcing travel agencies to innovate or die.
According to him, technology is radically transforming the way travel and tourism business is conducted around the world, saying that Africa was not an exception.
“The rapid growth in the travel and tourism sector across regions of Africa is largely driven by technology and numerous initiatives across the continent to attract more tourists,’’ he said.
Jemi-Alade said that tourism industry players were beginning to realise that tourism and travel space had become a technological business and were adapting to the new reality.
“African countries are discovering the need to develop and market their tourism potential, and technology is making it easier and cheaper to promote destinations and showcase various tourism endowments.
“Technology has helped reduce operational costs, cost of travel and also simplified visa procurement systems.
“Sustainability of growth in the travel sector is dependent on the sector’s ability to recognise the key drivers and respond to challenges facing it.
“The online movement is the next big wave in travel and is now shaping the way Africans travel within Africa, and how the travel business is conducted on the continent.
“It is daily transforming the entire value chain bringing with it new products, services and experiences,’’ the tour and travel chief said.
He said the online and mobile app travel booking were the new trend, adding with over 200 million smartphone users in Africa, the trend was sure to expand.
Jemi-Alade said that African continent was well endowed with various tourism assets and products that attracted tourists from around the world.
He said that there were factors against tourism growth and development on the continent, but with the advent of technology, the narrative was changing.
“Recent trends in information technology are changing the narrative by providing cheap and affordable solutions.
“With vast unexploited potential, the future of tourism in Africa is brightly enabled by technology,’’ the chief executive said.
Earlier in a welcome address, the Managing Director of Brandworld Media, Clara Okoro said that the tourism ecosystem in Africa is evolving rapidly and it was time to connect and attract the best brains using technology as a launch pad to change the narratives.
She said the key interests at the tourism and technology summit includes ensuring fostering education, excellence, inclusion, knowledge and experience of Africa’s abundant offerings in tourism through our professional tourism consultancy as well as strategic partnerships with government and other professional bodies to take the tourism industry in Africa to the levels where they should be technology.
She said: “We have decided to settle for this specific niche on tourism and technology and already have a 10 year blueprint as a framework to implement.”
Telecom
NigComSat Eyes $3Bn Annual Revenue – DG

Jane Idehen, director-general of Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited (NigComSat), has said that the organisation is projecting an average annual revenue of three billion dollars as it expands its scope of operations.
disclosed this in Abuja at the July edition of DevsInGovernment MDA workshop series organised by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, with a focus on NigComSat.
The programme supported by Galaxy Backbone and World Bank was tagged: “Driving Operational Excellence through Technology at NigComSat.”
DevsInGovernment is a community that aims to create a group of technologists and tech enthusiasts within the civil service who are actively contributing to digital transformation across all government agencies.
The DG said that for NigComSat to grow, it had to explore new ideas and increase product life, which can lead to significant revenue increases.
“Currently we are projecting to average about three billion dollars in revenue year.
“If we can think about ideas, we can do more than that because if you can increase your product life, you can provide more solutions to problems,” she said.
She said that there were other revenue streams beyond broadcasting, which could double or triple the existing broadcasting revenues.
According to her, creating awareness about the programme’s services and solutions was crucial for its success.
Abiodun Attah, executive director of Technical Services at NigComSat, said the agency was charting a new course in its operations with a view to increasing its revenue earnings and serving the country better.
Attah said that one of the things the agency had done with the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) was to carry 2G, 3G, and 4G traffic in rural areas where there was no connectivity.
“In the past, NigComSat was shying away from going into enterprises; it was shying away from doing business outside the government sector.
“Now we have gone beyond that,” he added.
Telecom
Airtel Backs Global Hepatitis Fight with Health Education and Free Employee Vaccination

As the world commemorates World Hepatitis Day, Airtel Nigeria is taking bold steps to combat the global health challenge by equipping its employees with knowledge and access.
Reinforcing its ongoing commitment to employee wellness and public health advocacy, the leading telecommunications and digital services provider hosted a companywide Health Talk and announced a free hepatitis vaccination rollout across its offices across the country.
This year’s health and wellness theme at Airtel, “Stay Aware, Get Tested, Vaccinated & Seek Treatment,” aligns with global efforts to eliminate hepatitis and underscores the company’s belief that well-informed, healthy employees are the foundation of a thriving organisation.
In collaboration with its healthcare partner, Leadway Health, Airtel Nigeria brought together staff from across the country for an educational session titled: “Healthy Habits, Healthy Liver: Ending Hepatitis Starts with You!” Led by esteemed medical consultant Dr. Obioma Anomneze-Chima, the session offered critical insights into the causes, symptoms, and prevention of hepatitis, along with practical lifestyle habits to safeguard liver health.
In his remarks at the programme, Airtel Nigeria CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, highlighted the company’s holistic wellbeing philosophy.
He said, “Our people are the heart of our organisation, and when they are healthy, they bring their best selves to work. We’re not just investing in employee performance; we’re investing in their complete wellbeing. From mental wellness to preventive healthcare, our programmes are designed to offer real, meaningful support.”
Speaking during the session, Dr. Anomneze-Chima emphasised the importance of proactive prevention and early testing, “Hepatitis doesn’t always announce itself; it creeps in quietly and can cause lifelong complications. Conversations like this help us catch it before it catches us. I applaud Airtel for giving its employees not just facts, but tools and access to protect their health.”
Director, Human Resources and Administration, Airtel Nigeria, Adebimpe Ayo-Elias, noted that events such as the Hepatitis education and vaccination activity are a firm part of the company’s corporate mission. “This hepatitis campaign is a reminder that corporate responsibility goes beyond business metrics; it’s about actively participating in global health conversations and making a difference where it counts: among our people,” she added.
To sustain the impact of the educational talk, Airtel Nigeria is launching a free hepatitis vaccination programme across its premises, allowing employees nationwide to get vaccinated on-site with ease. This initiative reflects the company’s human-first approach to workforce wellness—prioritising both immediate care and long-term health security.
With this initiative, Airtel Nigeria once again demonstrates its leadership in advancing workplace wellness and health advocacy in the corporate sector. From supporting mental health through its Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to promoting physical wellbeing with preventive screenings and vaccinations, Airtel is setting the standard for what it means to truly care for its workforce.
Telecom
MTN Nigeria Bounces Back with 414.9Bn Profit in H1 2025, Targets Full Recovery by Q3

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reported robust financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, signaling a promising turnaround for the telecom giant amid improving economic conditions and strategic initiatives.
Karl Toriola, ceo MTN Nigeria, said the company’s performance reflected the successful execution of earlier strategies and a more stable business environment. “We are excited by the progress made in the first half of 2025,” he said, highlighting a 54.6 percent growth in service revenue and a remarkable recovery in profits.
MTN’s subscriber base grew to 84.7 million, adding nearly 4 million users despite regulatory changes limiting SIM registrations by third-party agents. Active data users reached 51 million, fueling a surge in data revenue, which rose by an impressive 69.2 percent.
The operator has been investing heavily to meet rising demand and improve service quality. Among its major projects is the $240 million Dabengwa Tier 3 Data Centre—West Africa’s largest—which was launched in July and promises to drive digital transformation for businesses across the region.
On the fintech front, MTN made solid strides by adding over half a million new digital wallets in Q2 alone. Customer deposits grew fivefold since December 2024, pointing to renewed confidence and expanding usage of MTN’s mobile money services.
Economically, Nigeria showed signs of recovery during the period, with the naira exchange rate remaining stable and inflation easing to 22.2 percent. These factors helped strengthen MTN’s financial position and allowed the company to renegotiate tower leases, resulting in significant cost savings.
As a result, MTN swung from a loss after tax of N519 billion in the first half of 2024 to a profit after tax of N415 billion this year. Free cash flow also improved, hitting N409.8 billion, which the company plans to leverage for further network investments.
Looking ahead, MTN Nigeria has raised its full-year guidance, targeting service revenue growth at least in the low 50 percent range and an EBITDA margin above 50 percent. The firm anticipates positive retained earnings and shareholders’ equity returning by the end of Q3.
The company also remains committed to nurturing tech talent and innovation in Nigeria, pledging over N3 billion to support skills development. An accelerator programme offering funding and mentorship aims to empower African startups and drive future digital growth.
Despite some regulatory and macroeconomic uncertainties, MTN Nigeria’s leadership expressed confidence in the company’s ability to adapt and deliver sustained value to shareholders and customers alike.
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