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- 24 May 2019
Streaming Global, DataGo Solutions Ink Deal to Accelerate OTT/VOD Streaming Market in Africa
Marking its first step towards an international market, Streaming Global has joined forces with DataGo Solutions as its first exclusive reseller for an overseas territory. The deal covers the…
- 6 Feb 2017
5 Reasons You Should Live Stream Your Business Event
Live streaming an event is no longer a big deal. You don’t need to own the most sophisticated tech gadgets to live stream your business event. With your smartphone, you can employ any of Facebook,…
- 26 Nov 2023
MultiChoice to Launch GOtv Streaming App
MultiChoice Nigeria is set to launch GOtv Stream, a streaming platform designed to provide GOtv customers with a complimentary value-added service that allows them to watch or download shows, movies,…
- 3 Dec 2020
DStv Turns into Streaming Service
MultiChoice has said that the full DStv bouquet is now available as a streaming service, meaning that all DStv content can now be accessed as a streaming service, without a decoder or satellite…
- 5 Oct 2016
Streaming Analytics Market Nears $13.70Bn in Value
A new market research report, "Streaming Analytics Market”, published by MarketsandMarkets shows that the streaming analytics market is estimated to grow from USD 3.08 Billion in 2016 to USD 13.70…
- 31 Mar 2017
Facebook Widens 360-degree Live-streaming to All
Facebook is opening up its tool to live stream video in 360 degrees to all global users, after launching with certain publishers in December. Facebook is letting everybody stream their lives in 360…
- 30 Nov 2023
Burna Boy Leads as Top Streamed African Artist in Sub Saharan Africa
Spotify has released Wrapped 2023, the annual data-led review of how people listened to music and podcasts, on the platform. Drake is the most streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by Burna…
- 23 Jun 2025
Over 7m Streaming Accounts’ Credentials were Leaked in 2024 - Report
In a new report, Kaspersky identified over 7 million compromised accounts belonging to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and others. For millions of Gen Z users, these…
- 29 Jan 2025
Empowering Musicians: Spotify for Artists Brings New Opportunities in Streaming Era
In today’s music landscape, streaming has become the dominant way for audiences to discover and consume music. For artists, platforms like Spotify are not just optional—they are essential to gaining…
- 29 Dec 2021
Video Streaming Services See Growth in Africa
Africa saw the largest increase in video streaming services in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021. That’s according to a report by online video optimisation and analytics firm Conviva in its State of…
- 22 Jun 2026
CANAL+ Partners Samsung to Pre-Load DStv Stream on New Samsung TVs In Nigeria, Other African Countries
Following an expanded partnership between CANAL+ and Samsung Electronics, the DStv Stream app will now be pre-installed on new Samsung Smart TVs sold in Nigeria and 17 other African countries. The…
- 12 Jul 2021
Boomplay Partners Airtel Nigeria to Offer Affordable Music Streaming Service
Boomplay, Africa’s leading streaming platform and Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications services provider, have announced a strategic partnership that will offer subscribers access to affordable…
- 1 Apr 2026
MultiChoice Offers Discounted DStv Stream Access Ahead of Showmax Shutdown
MultiChoice has announced plans to offer discounted access to DStv Stream Compact for Showmax subscribers as it prepares to shut down Showmax at the end of April. MultiChoice The company disclosed…
- 21 Jan 2017
Sony Music Sees Big Growth in Nigeria Streaming Market
Sony Music Entertainment sees big growth prospects for music streaming in Nigeria, thanks to falling internet data costs and a large, growing population, a senior executive told Reuters. Music…
- 13 Apr 2015
Online to Mainline: OTT Streaming to Hit 100m Subscribers in 2015- Ovum
Direct-to-consumer initiatives such as HBO Now and Sling TV herald a new era in online streaming as premium, stand-alone services based on content once exclusive to traditional pay TV hit the…
- 7 Apr 2025
MTN Battles Netflix, Showmax with New Streaming Platform
MTN Group, one of Africa’s leading mobile network operators, has announced a strategic partnership with UK-based video software provider Synamedia to develop a new streaming platform tailored for…
- 24 Oct 2016
Data Driven 4G LTE Will Relish Video Streaming, Local Content- Venn
Mr. David Venn, chief executive officer of Spectranet said that online video streaming will become better with the launch of fourth generation technologies (4G LTE) in Nigeria. Venn who was speaking…
- 4 Sept 2024
Nigeria Police Arrest Operator of Pirate Domain Streaming MultiChoice Content
The operator behind www.score808.com.ng , a website notorious for streaming MultiChoice content illegally, has been arrested by the the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Force Intelligence…
- 22 Jun 2023
Journey of a Billion Streams- Spotify launches dedicated site to house all things Afrobeats
Spotify on Thursday announced the launch of Afrobeats: Journey of a Billion Streams, a dedicated site that will track all things related to the genre. From its origins in Ghana, its popularisation in…
- 18 Jan 2022
Joeboy Hits 100 Million Streams on Boomplay
Nigerian superstar, singer, and songwriter Joeboy have joined his counterparts Fireboy DML, Burnaboy, and Olamide in Boomplay’s Golden Club with over 100 million streams on the platform. In February…
- 22 Apr 2021
Audiomack Partners MTN to Bring Music Streaming to Over 76m Subscribers @ Zero Data Cost
Audiomack has partnered with MTN Nigeria to unveil the Audiomack+MTN Data Bundle program, which offers MTN subscribers tailored data bundles for streaming unlimited music and accessing content on…
- 11 Jun 2012
Olympic Games to be Streamed Live on YouTube
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will live stream the London 2012 Olympic Games in 64 territories on the IOC’s channel on YouTube. YouTube is the world's most popular online video community…
- 4 Mar 2024
EU Slams Apple with $2bn Fine for Breaking Competition Laws and Favoring its Own Streaming Service over Rivals
European Union hit Apple with a massive $2 billion fine after finding that the tech giant unfairly favored its own music streaming service over rivals such as Spotify. The company banned app…
- 24 Jun 2015
Google Launches Free Streaming Service Ahead of Apple Music Debut
Google Inc launched a free version of its music streaming service on Tuesday, as it sought to upstage the debut of Apple Inc's rival service next week. Google Play Music has offered a $9.99 per month…
- 4 Nov 2019
MTN Nigeria Launches Music Streaming Platform
MTN Nigeria has announced the launch of a music-streaming platform, MusicTime! . MusicTime! allows passionate music lovers to choose from millions of songs available across the globe. …
- 10 Dec 2025
CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” Crosses Billion-Stream Mark on Spotify
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer CKay has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify with his breakout hit Love Nwantiti, making him one of the few African artists to reach this…
- 27 Feb 2025
Grab the Shikini Season Deal: Showmax Mobile Streaming for Just ₦1,000
Showmax, Africa’s leading streaming service, is making premium entertainment more accessible and affordable for Nigerians with its Showmax Shikini Season – a limited-time-only deal on its General…
- 3 Oct 2025
NFVCB, NCC Partner Against Digital Piracy, Unlicensed Streaming
National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has initiated talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to tackle digital piracy and the proliferation of unlicensed streaming platforms in…
- 9 Jul 2014
World Cup Breaks Online Streaming Record
The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has set new records for streaming data traffic around the world, as football fans watch matches online in greater numbers than ever before. A report from the FIFA…
- 24 Apr 2014
CommunicationsWeek to Stream BoICT Lecture/Awards Live
This year’s Beacon of ICT (BoICT) distinguished lecture and awards series will be streamed live on the internet for worldwide viewers, allowing global audience to connect in real time with the…