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Techeconomy Business Series Debuts, Hosts Webinar October 10

Techeconomy, a Lagos-based media startup, has announced the launch of Techeconomy Business Series [TBS].

TBS Webinar
The startup which offers its readers Content-as-a-Service (CaaS) by telling you what is new in Technology, Business and Economy; reflecting on why it matters, how it works and the benefits, is working with ThinkingCap Consulting to innovate on breakthroughs that brands need to thrive.
TBS debuts with a webinar scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024 by 10:00AM (WAT). Participating is free, but you are required to register via: https://rebrand.ly/techeconomy-business.
Speaking ahead of the webinar, Peter Oluka, the editor, Techeconomy, said “As a digital news platform that stands apart for its commitment to truth and accuracy, for the quality of its reportage of technology – business – economy related events, Techeconomy is always looking at avenues to add values and enrich our contents while providing opportunities to businesses and partners to meet their goals.
“The Techeconomy Business Series is designed to explore the intersection of technology and business, providing insights into how technological advancements shape industries, drive innovation, and impact economic growth.
“The series typically focuses on key topics such as digital transformation, emerging tech trends, and their practical applications for businesses. It covers case studies, expert opinions, and analysis on how companies can leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and scale globally.
“Additionally, it offers advice on navigating challenges in tech adoption and fostering a culture of innovation.
“As the saying goes, ‘Business is more than making money- it is an opportunity to meet people’s needs. Business is more than providing services, it is about solving problems’, Techeconomy Business Series [TBS] gives us the opportunity to discover the breakthroughs that brands need to win.
On his part, Mr. Destiny Eseaga, the business editor, said, “Our mission is to make content publishing more valuable to the individuals and businesses.
“Our team works round-the-clock to explore and explain the changing world around us, tilting the lenses on the emerging market”. TBS is borne out of that innate desire to add value”, Eseaga said.
Techeconomy Business Series – Webinar
Eseaga said that the first edition of Techeconomy Business Series’ webinar under the theme: “Nigeria Tech Space: From Independence to Digital Age” is being convened to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence.
The Faculty
He said the faculty, including, Hilary Utuke, Cynthia Alabi, Oluwabusuyi Anonis Fakanlu, and Abraham Great, were carefully selected to discuss the topic and provide participants with insights on how to digitally position their businesses.
Hilary Utuke is the CEO of Korlod Works, a top Digital Marketing firm in Lagos. He’s authored four books including “Digital Strategies for Online Brand Visibility” and created Digital Luminary Pro™, a model helping Nigerian Thought Leaders connect with Millenials and GenZ audiences.
Cynthia Alabi is a seasoned Revenue Growth Expert with over a decade of experience dedicated to driving growth in technology-driven companies. She has developed a unique blend of skills in sales, marketing, and business development, with a strategic focus on supporting and creating customer-centric brands, services, and solutions.
Her exceptional ability to foster business growth in start-ups is buoyed by her expertise in non-technical roles, including customer success, account/stakeholder management, customer service, and enterprise sales. This diverse experience allows Cynthia to consistently employ a strategic approach to client satisfaction and data-driven decision-making, resulting in outstanding outcomes.
Oluwabusuyi Anonis Fakanlu, as the co-founder and managing director of CAF LTD/CAF UNIVERSAL LLC, a construction and real estate development company, he leads a team of dedicated professionals who consistently deliver high-quality projects, eco-friendly, energy-efficient, and sustainable projects at a competitive cost.
With over 24 years of industry experience, he has overseen every stage of projects, from planning and design to construction, management, maintenance, and operation of various buildings and constructions.
Abraham Great is a Management Consultant, Trainer, Destiny Coach, Leadership Expert, Author, Legal adviser, content writer, song writer, artist and a clergyman.
He is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Great Dynasty Group – with subsidiaries in the UK, Nigeria, Ireland, and North America.
His professional experience of over sixteen years has seen to the development and management of various organizations, that in turn, provide value, enrich lives and help society become a better place.
Anselem Imoh, a project management specialist, will moderate the session.
To be part of the Webinar, register with the link here: https://rebrand.ly/techeconomy-business.
Telecom
Airtel Africa Grew Customer Base to 169m as Q1 Revenue Hits $1.4 Billion

Airtel Africa has grown its customer base by 9.0% to 169.4 million, with data customers increasing 17.4% to 75.6 million with focus on bridging the digital divide across her markets continues. According to the telecommunications operator’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, which demonstrated strong growth across key metrics and a continued focus on expanding its services across its 14 African markets.
The operator reported a significant increase in revenue, reaching $1,415 million. This represents a 24.9% growth in constant currency and a 22.4% increase in reported currency, indicating a more stable macroeconomic environment in its operating regions and effective tariff adjustments, particularly in Nigeria.
The growth was broadly driven, with mobile services revenue increasing by 23.8% in constant currency. Data revenue showed exceptional performance, surging by 38.1%, while voice revenue grew by 13.9%. Mobile money services continued their strong upward trajectory, recording a 30.3% growth in constant currency. This was supported by accelerated growth in Francophone Africa (16.4% in constant currency) and continued strong performance in East Africa (20.3% in constant currency).
Airtel Africa’s profitability also saw a substantial uplift. EBITDA grew by 29.8% in reported currency to $679 million, with EBITDA margins expanding to 48.0% from 45.3% in the prior period. This margin expansion is attributed to sustained operating momentum, more stable fuel prices, and the ongoing benefits from cost efficiency programs.
Profit after tax saw a remarkable improvement, rising to $156 million compared to $31 million in the prior period. Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) stood at 3.4 cents, a significant increase from 0.2 cents in the previous year, primarily reflecting higher operating profit in the current period and the absence of large derivative and foreign exchange losses that impacted the prior period.
Operational highlights further underscored the company’s growth. Airtel Africa’s total customer base expanded by 9.0% to 169.4 million. Data customers increased by 17.4% to 75.6 million, as the company intensified its efforts to bridge the digital divide. Mobile money customer base also grew by 16.1% to 45.8 million, with transaction value increasing by 28.7% in constant currency.
The company’s strategic focus on enhancing customer experience is supported by ongoing network investments. Over 2,300 new sites were rolled out, bringing the total to 37,579 sites, and the fiber network was expanded by 2,700 km, now exceeding 79,600 km. This investment has boosted data capacity across the region, with 4G population coverage reaching 74.7%, an increase of 3.4% year-on-year.
Airtel Africa continued its debt localization program, with almost 95% of its operating company debt (excluding lease liabilities) now in local currency, up from 86% a year ago, reducing foreign currency debt exposure. The company also confirmed it has returned $16.9 million to shareholders through its ongoing share buyback program as of June 30, 2025.
Sunil Taldar, chief executive officer, said: “We are very pleased with the strong growth in our operating and financial performance in the first quarter. The strength of this performance, and the scale of the growth we achieved, reflects the sustained demand for our services and the strength of our business model to meet these demands. Operationally, the acceleration in customer base growth to 9%, and 17.4% growth in our data customers to 75.6m reflects the strong on-ground execution with a relentless focus on digitisation and the simplification of the customer experience.”
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Khalil Halilu Honoured at UK Parliament for Championing African Innovation

Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, executive vice chairman/ceo of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), was honoured with the prestigious African Achievers Award at the 15th edition of the ceremony held at the historic House of Lords, UK Parliament, on July 11, 2025.

L-R: Founder, Startup Arewa, Mohammed Jega; Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy Mete Coban; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Suleiman Halilu; and Special Adviser to the EVC on Commercialization, Engr. Anas Balarabe during the presentation of the prestigious African Achievers Award to Halilu at the House of Lords, UK Parliament recently.
The award, presented during an event that brought together royals, global leaders, policymakers, and innovators, recognized Mr. Halilu’s outstanding contributions to advancing Africa’s technological infrastructure, innovation ecosystems, and industrial growth through his leadership at NASENI.
Hosted by Baroness Sandip Verma, Chancellor of the University of Roehampton and a respected member of the House of Lords, the ceremony was a powerful global showcase of African excellence and transformative leadership. Mr. Halilu joined a distinguished group of honourees including public officials, business executives, and philanthropists shaping the future of the continent.
In his remarks, Mr. Halilu emphasized Africa’s readiness to lead in innovation, manufacturing, and sustainability.
“It is a great honour to receive this award alongside fellow visionaries committed to Africa’s future. At NASENI, we are bridging the gap between ambition and access, turning ideas into industries, empowering indigenous solutions, and driving forward Nigeria’s and Africa’s industrial transformation. Africa is not just rising, it is ready.”
Under his leadership, NASENI has been repositioned as Nigeria’s leading technology transfer agency, delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by enabling local production in critical sectors such as clean energy, agriculture, transportation, and digital infrastructure.
Through strategic partnerships and an Accelerated Technology Transfer & Adaptation Strategy, NASENI is turning Nigeria into a hub for sustainable innovation and industrial self-reliance. Mr. Halilu extended appreciation to the organizers and supporters of the Awards:
“I thank the African Achievers Awards team, Baroness Sandip Verma, and all those across the continent and diaspora who continue to champion African solutions. This recognition is a motivation to do more and a reminder that the future we seek is one we must build ourselves.”
Now in its 15th year, the African Achievers Awards has become one of the most respected platforms spotlighting African leadership and excellence globally. This year’s edition included powerful messages from dignitaries such as King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, Queen Olori Atuwatse III, and Dr. Fatou Bensouda, reinforcing the urgency of building a united and future-facing African continent.
The award to Mr. Khalil Halilu reflects NASENI’s growing continental footprint and its mission to deliver homegrown technologies that respond to Africa’s real challenges, promote sustainable development, and accelerate industrialization across borders.
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NITRA-ALTON CNII & Sustainability Conference Rescheduled for August 7 in Lagos

The 2025 edition of the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) & Sustainability Conference has been rescheduled to hold on August 7, 2025, at CitiHeight Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, following a shift from its earlier date of July 30.
The adjustment was made to accommodate a nationwide telecom stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The CNII Conference, jointly organised by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) and Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), seeks to address the implementation and awareness gaps surrounding the CNII Order, signed into law by the Federal Government in August 2024.
The law designates telecom infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure, positioning it as a strategic asset vital to Nigeria’s economic and security framework. Industry groups including the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) have thrown their weight behind the initiative.
Speaking on the new date, NITRA Chairman, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, emphasised that the Act, though laudable, requires industry-wide collaboration and clear implementation strategy for tangible impact.
“The mere proclamation of CNII as an Act does not guarantee infrastructure safety. Stakeholders must address operational and standardisation gaps to make the law work,” he said.
ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, also highlighted the need for regular maintenance and technology upgrades to curb vandalism and ensure infrastructure security.
Focus Areas of the Conference Include:
- Implementation mechanisms for the CNII Act.
- Stakeholders’ roles at federal, state, and industry levels.
- Security enforcement and public education.
- Infrastructure protection and sustainability.
- Collaboration and compliance across telecom companies.
Expected attendees include the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, regulators, service providers, security agencies, and key players in public and private sectors.
The event is themed “Industry Sustainability And CNII Conference 2025 – Way Forward”, with panel discussions aimed at creating a unified approach to safeguarding Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure under the CNII provisions.
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