Telecom
Zwarttech Rebrands to ‘Zarttech’ Sets to Double Down on its Mission to Bridge The Gap

Zwarttech, the Netherlands-based tech startup that bridges the opportunity gap by connecting the top 1% senior IT Experts from Africa with businesses in the West on a full or hybrid remote basis, has today announced that it is changing its name to Zarttech to strengthen its service offerings and consolidate its market position.
Founded in 2020 by Nelson T. Ajulo, the objective of Zwarttech is to spread economic opportunities to Africa from the West to the large numbers of senior IT talents in Africa so they can access high paying jobs from the comfort of their home.
This innovative approach has ensured that senior software experts do not need to move away from their loved ones, thus discouraging Africa brian drain while economically contributing to the Western economies, since the African resource is a perfect solution to the scarcity of senior Tech resources that the west is facing.
Since its launch, Zwartech has amassed over 800 vetted senior software developers from 15 African countries with the most robust IT pool from Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa. Zwarttech has over 100,000 portfolios of senior IT experts, has more than 22 partners, including Invest Africa, The Hague Security Data (HSD), Google, StartupGrind and EU-Startups among others. In addition to this, the startup has worked with happy clients from Europe, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada, India, and the United States.
With the vision, objectives and mission remaining the same, Zarttech aims to expand the unprecedented achievements of Zwarttech by getting the backing of big Non-Governmental Organisations, working with CSR departments and attracting more clients from across Europe, the US, the UK and other parts of the world without any bias.
Commenting on the name change, the founder of Zarttech, Nelson T. Ajulo, said, “I started Zwarttech to bridge the inequality gap I see growing up in our worlds, one where there is abundance and one where people struggle for their daily needs.
So bridging inequality was more about equity for us, boosting the weakest among us to have access to basic daily necessities, giving voice to those who are not heard and creating a platform that can connect the underutilised human resources and talents around the world.
“The thinking behind this is that if Zwarttech is successful, we can bring about positive reinforcement through identifying success, technology, innovation, globalisation, entrepreneurship, and positivity to the world. But our society is not ready, so we are changing our name from Zwarttech to Zarttech.
“We strongly believe that with Zarttech, we can start this vital conversation with this society and win their backing.
“This will eventually enable us to achieve our big mission to change the world, adding more positivity and possibilities while creating a new economy.”
Ajulo adds: “We are excited to continue our journey of bridging the opportunity gap with Zarttech, by connecting the top 1% of senior IT Experts from Africa with businesses in the West and upskilling underserved communities in the Netherlands, Nicaragua and several African countries (Nigeria, Ghana and Morocco) for free.”
Ajulo concludes that the name change also affects other Zarttech social solution projects, including Zart Talent Foundation (made up of Zart Academy, Zart Recruit and Zart Hub) and ZartCyber.
Telecom
Telcos Warn of Nationwide Telecom Blackout over Diesel Shortage

Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has raised the alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
Mr Tony Emoekpere, president, ATCON in a statement said that the fuel supply disruption is critically affecting telecom base stations, pushing them to the brink of a shutdown and threatening millions of mobile and internet users in the region.
“This strike, which stems from the persistent harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State, has effectively halted all truck loading operations and fuel movements,” Emoekpere stated.
He explained that diesel supply to telecom infrastructure has been severely impacted, leaving critical sites with dangerously low fuel levels.
According to him, if urgent measures are not taken, the situation could escalate into a full-blown network blackout, disrupting essential services, including mobile and internet access, business operations, emergency response systems, and daily communications.
ATCON has called on the governors of Lagos and Ogun states to intervene immediately by facilitating the release of diesel from depots to telecom operators to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
“This is not just a telecom issue—it is a national emergency that could cripple economic activities and compromise public safety,” Emoekpere stressed.
The association also appealed to security agencies and petroleum unions to resolve the crisis swiftly to safeguard Nigeria’s connectivity and economic stability.
ATCON emphasised that a prolonged disruption in fuel supply to telecom infrastructure could have far-reaching consequences for both businesses and individuals who rely on stable communication networks for daily operations.
Telecom
Nigerians Spend N5.3 Trillion on Telecom Services

In 2023, Nigerians spent a total of about ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, which includes calls, data, SMS, and other telecom services, according to the Leadership.
Specifically for voice calls, Nigerians made approximately 408.5 billion minutes of local calls, generating around ₦3.28 trillion from outgoing calls and ₦3.23 trillion from incoming calls, totaling about ₦6.51 trillion in call-related revenue according to projections based on 2023 call volumes and tariff data.
However, the ₦5.3 trillion figure represents the overall telecom sector revenue, with voice calls being a major component but also including data and other services.
For individual spending, MTN subscribers spent an average of ₦2,508 monthly on voice calls in 2023, showing a 14.4% increase from 2022, while Airtel customers spent about ₦1,694 monthly on voice calls.
Total telecom spending (calls, data, SMS, etc.): ₦5.3 trillion in 2023
Estimated revenue from voice calls alone: around ₦6.5 trillion based on call minutes and tariffs
Average monthly spending on calls per subscriber: ₦1,694 to ₦2,508 depending on the network
Telecom
MTN Chairman, Industry Leaders Honour Late Dr. Pascal Dozie’s Legacy at NGX Tribute

Nigeria’s corporate elite gathered recently to bid farewell to one of the nation’s most influential business titans, Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie.
The Nigerian Exchange Group’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, played host to an ‘Afternoon of Tributes’ that saw industry captains, financial moguls, and family members celebrate the extraordinary legacy of a man who helped reshape Nigeria’s economic landscape.
MTN Nigeria Chairman, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, captured the mood of the gathering when he described the late Dozie as “a visionary leader, a true patriot, and a trailblazer” whose impact continues to reverberate across Nigeria’s business terrain.
“Thanks to his remarkable foresight and unwavering dedication, MTN Nigeria didn’t just find its footing—it soared,” Ndukwe told the distinguished audience.
“Today, it stands not only as the largest telecommunications company in the country but also as one of the most highly valued corporations on the NGX Premium Board.”
The symbolic bell-ringing ceremony—a highlight of the event—paid homage to Dozie’s pivotal role in transforming both Nigeria’s capital market and telecommunications sector.
Speaker after speaker painted the portrait of a man whose influence transcended conventional boundaries. Beyond founding Diamond Bank and steering MTN Nigeria to unprecedented heights, Dozie was celebrated for embodying the rare combination of business acumen and ethical leadership.
Throughout the afternoon, the late business icon was remembered not merely as a successful entrepreneur but as a nation-builder whose contributions spanned critical sectors from banking and telecoms to public policy and education.
More than his corporate achievements, however, it was Dozie’s personal qualities that dominated tributes—his uncompromising integrity, innovative thinking, disarming humility, and lifelong commitment to service.
As the event concluded, it became clear that the gathering was more than a memorial—it was a celebration of possibilities, a testament to what can be achieved when purpose meets passion and when leadership is firmly rooted in service to others.
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