Telecom
Smile Telecom 4G LTE Excites P/Harcourt

The wait is over for the Garden City of Port Harcourt as the roll out of the 4G LTE broadband Internet access by Smile Nigeria, has finally taken place.
The Port Harcourt Smile Internet network Service coming on the heels of successful launches in Ibadan and Lagos is a huge plus for Rivers State, as the State will by implication be riding on the back of valuable experiences which Smile has garnered in the Nigerian market as well as the innovative services which has become synonymous with the company.
Tom Allen, Smile group chief operating officer is excited about what Smile is already doing in both Ibadan and Lagos and now Port Harcourt. “Nigeria is one of the most dynamic markets in the world, and mobile broadband will continue to play a crucial role in the transformation and development of the country”, he noted that Smile is well equipped to play a significant role in the nation’s telecommunications industry.
Allen assured the inhabitants of Port Harcourt that Smile’s best in class service delivery will remain consistent.
“We have the technology, people and partners to ensure that we deliver what we promise and more.” He said that 4G LTE deployed by Smile is the most advanced global technological standard for wireless data communications and represents a major change compared to older technologies such as 3G.
Allen noted that the Port Harcourt roll out is very unique because the city will enjoy new services introduced by Smile from day one.
According to him, Smile Nigeria has introduced several new innovations in its offerings, all intended to improve the customer’s experience.
The first innovation was a few weeks ago where they introduced the ability for a customer to dynamically select the speed of the service through a personalised online portal called MySmile with this tool an individual select the speed of the Smile data service and you can change it whenever you want.
Smile has also gone further, on the same personal portal page (MySmile); you can now select to disable access to high data sites. The objective of this is to give the customer more control and help them manage their data efficient and effectively.
Another innovative solution from Smile is the SmileON offer. With SmileON, if your data bundle runs out before the end of its validity period, you can still enjoy restricted access to the Smile service.
He added that one of Smile’s objectives is to deliver a product that the customer can effectively and efficiently use.
For sure, inhabitants of Port Harcourt and environs are in for super treat from Smile courtesy of its fantastic new innovations, some of which are not available from any other operator in the world.
Telecom
MTN Mulls Establishment of Fintech Firm in Nigeria, Others

MTN Uganda is seeking input from stakeholders on a plan to structurally separate its mobile money service, MoMo, from its core telecoms business.
According to the company, the proposed change will be discussed at the upcoming extraordinary general meeting on July 2.
If approved, the telco’s fintech business will be run by a new company controlled by MTN Group Fintech Holdings B.V. and a trust benefiting minority shareholders following a merger.
Additionally, the restructuring also aligns with MTN Group’s ambition 2025 strategy which aims to unlock value, attract new investors, and strengthen regulatory compliance by creating standalone fintech entities in Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria.
The company’s fintech division has over 13 million customers, with an 18.4% revenue increase in the first quarter of 2025, driven by 19.0% growth in mobile money services, 19.8% growth in transaction volumes, and a 31.4% increase in transaction value.
Reports say the decision is part of the telco’s compliance with the National Payment Systems Act 2020, which mandates mobile money businesses to operate as standalone entities, and to align with MTN Group’s regional fintech strategy.
MTN Uganda, which is led by CEO Sylvia Mulinge, highlighted that the implementation of the proposed transaction will be subjected to a number of conditions and regulatory procedures.
“The implementation of the proposed transaction shall be subject to a number of conditions, including the company and MTN MoMo receiving all required regulatory approvals and no-objections and complying with any regulatory conditions,” said MTN Uganda in notice.
Telecom
Netflix Expands European Presence with €1 Billion Investment in Spain

Netflix has announced plans to invest more than €1 billion in Spanish film and television productions over the next four years, reinforcing its commitment to Spain as a key creative hub in Europe.
The announcement was made by co-chief executive Ted Sarandos at an event held at Netflix’s production studios near Madrid, celebrating the company’s 10-year presence in the country.
Sarandos emphasized that the investment would contribute significantly to Spain’s economy, create jobs, and enable the streaming platform to produce more local content. He was joined by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in unveiling the initiative.
Netflix first established its international production studios in Madrid in 2019, following the success of the Spanish-language hit series Money Heist.
Since then, its 22,000-square-meter facility has become one of Netflix’s major production centers within the European Union.
The company currently supports over 20,000 jobs in Spain, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in global entertainment.
The investment reflects Netflix’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence in European markets through original content and local talent.
Telecom
ngCERT Issues High Alert to Nigerians Using Android Phones

Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has raised alarms over a new wave of advanced cyberattacks targeting Android mobile phones through a malware campaign dubbed Tria Stealer.
The malicious software is designed to infiltrate Android devices, hijack messaging accounts, intercept One-Time Passwords (OTPs), to steal sensitive personal and financial data.
According to ngCERT, Tria Stealer spreads primarily through deceptive tactics, such as fake event invitations distributed via popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram.
Unsuspecting users are enticed to download an infected (APK) file, often disguised as a harmless system application, to evade detection.
Once installed, Tria Stealer requests extensive permissions, including access to SMS, call logs, and app notifications.
It immediately commences data harvesting activities, sending stolen information to a Command and Control (C2) server operated via Telegram bots.
This trojan spreads through fake links, usually disguised as wedding or event invites, and tricks users into downloading malicious APK files
“Account takeover of messaging platforms. Impersonation of victim for fraudulent money transfer requests. Compromise of banking and financial applications. Identity theft and credential harvesting.”
In plain terms, if your phone is compromised, the consequences could be catastrophic.
Your financial apps are vulnerable, your reputation could be ruined by impersonation and even simple personal messages could be twisted into tools for scams.
Here’s what users should be doing now:
Don’t download apps outside the official Play Store.
Be suspicious of random invites or links, even from people you know.
Turn on 2FA for everything—banking, emails, social platforms.
Get a reputable antivirus and keep it updated.
If you run an organisation, you should already be taking this seriously.
ngCERT’s guidance says you should raise awareness, monitor mobile devices, and not let your team click on unverified links.
“Deploy network monitoring for suspicious outbound connections to known C2 domains,” it said, meaning, keep an eye on every digital door in and out.
This isn’t one of those cases where you wait to see if it affects you. By the time you realise it, it may already be too late.
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