allAfrica - ICT

1. Nigeria: More Nigerians Disable SMS Alert Over Charges

   [Daily Trust] A growing number of Nigerian bank customers are opting to disable their SMS alert services, citing the rising costs as a major concern, Daily Trust can report.

2. Nigeria: Okra Co-Founder Fara Ashiru Jituboh Exits As Startup Shuts Down

   [Daba Finance] TLDR

3. Nigeria: MTN, 9Mobile Announce Roaming Agreement Rollout

   [Premium Times] The three-year agreement enables 9mobile subscribers to roam seamlessly on MTN Nigeria's expansive network, significantly extending 9mobile's coverage and improving service quality for its customers.

4. Nigeria: Reps Advance Bill to Ensure Free Access to Internet in Public Places

   [Premium Times] The bill which seeks to ensure free access to internet services for the underserved and disadvantaged citizens especially in rural areas.

5. Nigeria: MTN, 9mobile Seal Nationwide Roaming Deal

   [Vanguard] Lagos: 9mobile and MTN have confirmed a national roaming partnership, with a full nationwide rollout expected by the end of July.

6. Ghana: Adopt Ethically-Grounded Approach in Integrating AI - Prof. Hayashi

   [Ghanaian Times] Professor of Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Tokyo, Japan, Professor Kaori Hayashi, has urged Ghanaian media, educators, and policymakers to adopt a balanced, ethically-grounded approach in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into society.

7. Liberia: Suspended LTA Chairman Breaks Silence

   [Liberian Observer] Suspended Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), Mr. Abdullah L. Kamara, has publicly addressed his recent suspension by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., calling for a swift, impartial, and transparent investigation into the allegations raised by the General Auditing Commission (GAC).

8. Nigeria: You've No Excuse to Remain Idle - Minister Tells Kano Youths

   [Vanguard] Kano --...Commissions vandalised the multi-billion Digital Industrial Park in Kano

9. Kenya: The Future of Payments - Trends Shaping the Industry in 2025

   [Capital FM] At the recent Visa Payment Forum CEMEA, thought leaders, innovators, and partners from across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa convened to explore the forces reshaping how people and businesses transact. From cutting-edge technologies to inclusive financial strategies, the forum highlighted the innovations driving a more connected, secure, and efficient payments ecosystem.

10. Kenya: Digital Innovations Are Key in Combating Kenya's Rising Motor Vehicle, Boda Boda Theft Crisis

    [Capital FM] JULY 2 - Imagine working tirelessly for months or even years, saving every shilling from your modest income to buy a car or motorcycle with the aim of starting a transport business. Then, just after acquiring the vehicle, whether through cash or asset financing, it is stolen without a trace, leaving behind only bitterness, loss and shattered hopes.