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- 25 Nov 2016
Pirated Software: Huge Financial & Legal Risk for West African Businesses- Nmonwu
West African business builders are beginning to embrace the benefits of legally licensed business management software, understanding how these solutions power their operations to greater…
- 4 Oct 2019
These Nigerians Are Travelling Across 13 West African Countries Over 80 Days
On the 22nd of September 2019, the Zikoko team is teaming up with GIGM, Google, Leadway Assurance, Ecobank and Smoov to embark on the trip of a lifetime. The team will travel through 13 West African…
- 14 Mar 2024
Undersea Cable Cuts: NCC Announces Data, Voice Services Disruption Along African West Coast
A combination of cable cuts, resulting in equipment faults on the major undersea cables along the West African Coast, have negatively impacted data and fixed telecom services in several countries of…
- 30 Mar 2012
JMR Infotech Expands Footprints with West African Office
JMR Infotech, formerly known as TRASSET Services Group, has announced the opening of its subsidiary in Nigeria, as part of the company’s expansion plans in the key emerging markets. The company, is…
- 9 Jun 2020
West African Business Platform Takes over TStv’s HQ over Debts
West African Business Platform Ltd., a law firm has taken possession of the Abuja Headquarters office of Telcom Satellite Ltd. Television (Tstv) due to its inability to pay its rent. The Abuja…
- 10 Apr 2019
Konga Eyes Other English-Speaking West African Countries
Konga, Nigeria’s foremost retail giant, could soon enter into other English-speaking West African countries as it moves to stamp its authority in e-Commerce space. Nick Imudia, co-chief…
- 20 Oct 2019
Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital Hosts First West African Bariatric Surgery Masterclass
Euracare, the leading multi-specialist hospital in Lagos, has hosted the first ever West African masterclass on minimally invasive bariatric surgery. This is a specialist procedure used to achieve…
- 14 Apr 2016
Dow Showcases Packaging Solutions for West African Market
Executives from Dow’s Packaging and Specialty Plastics (P&SP) business hosted customers in Lagos to an inaugural “meet and greet” event as the company’s presence grows in the region. The event…
- 1 Jul 2017
Industry 4.0 – How West African Businesses Can Get Ahead
In the article, Nmonwu, Regional Director for Sage West Africa, says that the Fourth Industrial Revolution will help make businesses of all sizes more efficient, productive and profitable. He lists a…
- 6 Aug 2021
MDXi-MainOne Consolidates Position in Building West African Digital Ecosystem
MDXi, a MainOne company, continues to consolidate its position as the leading Data Center Business across West Africa with the launch of its recent Data Center in Appolonia City, Ghana. In an…
- 29 Jun 2010
West African Mobile Market Revenue Target $ 22b in 2015 -Study
West Africa is one of the most dynamic regions in sub-Saharan Africa. The region's telecommunications markets are increasingly opening up to competition and therefore experiencing significant growth.…
- 19 Nov 2016
Red Hat Appoints Converge Global Concept Technologies West African Premier Partner
Red Hat, Inc the world's leading provider of open source solutions, has announced the appointment of Converge Global Concept Technologies as its first Premier Partner in West Africa. Converge Global…
- 19 Dec 2013
Slot Eyes West African Mobile Devices Retail Markets
Slot System Limited, Nigeria's leading mobile devices retailer, has hinted on its plans to expand its operations beyond the shores of Nigeria by setting a new auspicious target to extend business…
- 6 Apr 2021
Africa Data Centres Commits to West African Hub with Lagos Datacentre
Africa Data Centres, the pan-African network of interconnected, carrier-and cloud-neutral datacentres and part of the Liquid Telecom Group, has confirmed a significant investment into the…
- 10 Mar 2021
Nigeria @ WATRA AGM, Seeks Collaboration among West African States for ICT Development
Nigerian government has called for increased regional collaboration for the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem in West Africa as a potential digital hub on the…
- 10 Mar 2022
Phase3 Telecom Moves onto Digital Connectivity Enterprise in Nigeria, West African
Independent aerial fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications services provider, Phase3 Telecom, is enabling advanced digital connectivity, improved performance and enhanced network…
- 6 Feb 2023
FICO, FPG Technologies & Solutions Partner to Help West African Firms Accelerate Digital Transformation
Global analytics software provider FICO has announced a partnership with FPG Technologies & Solutions LTD, a member of FlexiP Group, to bring advanced decision management and analytics tools to…
- 3 May 2021
Kaspersky Partners DataGroupIT to Bolster West African Footprint
As part of its strategy to grow its business in West Africa, Kaspersky has partnered with value-added distributor DataGroupIT who will provide the global cybersecurity company with access to new…
- 4 May 2021
Kaspersky Partners DataGroupIT to Strengthen West African Footprint
As part of its strategy to grow its business in West Africa, Kaspersky has partnered with value-added distributor DataGroupIT who will provide the global cybersecurity company with access to new…
- 22 May 2022
Freddy Hirsch and Symrise Partnership Continues to Drive Innovation in Authentic Local West African Flavors
The Partnership between Symrise and Freddy Hirsch Nigeria is enabling the use of state-of-the-art technology and a global flavor library. Sofiane Berrahmoune, Sub Regional Director Flavor, Africa…
- 12 Nov 2013
DHL Invests in West African Infrastructure for Greater Efficiency
DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, has announced an investment in both a facility and air infrastructure in West Africa, to meet the demand for express and freight services in the region.…
- 23 Jan 2025
MainOne Boosts Connectivity for West African Businesses with Equiano Cable
MainOne, a leading provider of connectivity and data center services for businesses in West Africa, is excited to announce an additional layer of service to its customer through the Equiano submarine…
- 22 Jul 2026
EU Debunks Fake Compensation Scheme Targeting West African Bank Customers
European Union (EU) has warned the public against a fraudulent document circulating online which falsely claims that the bloc, in collaboration with the World Bank, is offering compensation to…
- 26 Jun 2013
AfDB Supports Development of ECOWAS Common Migration Policy
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that any migration policy that will be meaningful to the lives of West Africans needs to have a West African outlook. The bank spoke at a brainstorming…
- 27 Jun 2025
INTERPOL Report Shows Cybercrime is West, East African Most Dominant Security Concern
Cybercrime has emerged as a dominant security concern across Africa, with more than 30 percent of all reported crimes in Western and Eastern regions linked to cyber activity, according to the newly…
- 24 Mar 2019
IXPN Now Regional Internet Exchange for West Africa with African Union’s Support
The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has become a regional internet exchange with the support of the African Union Commission. In 2016, following a response to a call for proposals issued by…
- 29 Oct 2018
MDXI Launches West Africa’s Carrier-Neutral Internet Exchange (IX) with Asteroid
West Africa’s largest data centre provider, MDXI and global IXP platform provider, Asteroid have partnered to launch a carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP) for West Africa. The West African…
- 18 Jul 2024
WATRA says Telecommunications Sector Contributes 7% to Regional GDP
Aliyu Aboki, Executive Secretary of the West African Telecommunications Regulatory Assembly (WATRA) said that telecommunications sector contributes 7 percent annually to Gross Domestic Products (GDP)…
- 29 Nov 2017
AfDB, EU Ink Agreements to Co-Finance Road Projects in West Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the European Commission have signed five co-financing agreements to support road infrastructure projects in West Africa. The total cost of the 5 projects…
- 15 Mar 2024
Telcos Apologise for Internet Service Outage, Assure of Ongoing Repairs
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have apologised to users for outages on their different networks caused by damage to multiple submarine cables along the West African Coast. Gbenga Adebayo,…