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Internet disruptions may linger to 5 weeks … as Glo 1 remains functional

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4 months ago

March 17, 2024

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Cry of corporate and individual internet users in Nigeria which has lasted since Thursday is not about to end soon as the latest reports indicate the service disruption may last for a further five weeks.

One of the undersea cable companies affected by the service disruptions, MainOne, said in a statement on Friday evening that the situation might persist for two to three weeks for the problem to be fixed.

It explained that investigations revealed that the fault came from an external incident that resulted in a cut on the submarine cable system in the ocean.

MainOne said the rectification of the fault, retrieving necessary spares required for repair, “sailing to the fault location for the repair work might take one to two weeks, while about two to three weeks of transit time may be required for the vessel to pick up the spares and travel from Europe to West Africa once the vessel is mobilised”.

Internet providers in Nigeria have resorted to telecommunications company, Globacom as massive internet outages crippled other networks. Glo 1, solely owned by it was not affected by the damage and has continued to operate normally.

Data users, internet service providers and financial institutions which run on Glo 1 have continued to operate seamlessly. To this end, telecommunications companies and some banks whose operations are hinged on the rely on the affected cables for internet services went down for several hours.

The damage, according to industry reports affected major undersea cables near Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, culminating to internet downtime across West and South African countries.

The affected cables are those of the West Africa Cable System (WACS), the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE), MainOne, and SAT3. Industry watchers gave kudos to the resilience of Glo 1 International Submarine Cable which inoculated it against the reported damage.

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Ekwulobia flyover is taking shape and its appearance is impressively large.

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14 mins ago

July 27, 2024

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Ekwutosbia Flyover

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The Ekwulobia flyover project seems to be progressing well, and its massive structure is likely to make a significant impact on the area’s infrastructure and traffic flow.

Flyovers can greatly reduce congestion and travel time, improving overall connectivity and accessibility.

I hope the project is completed soon and benefits the community! Would you like to know more about the project’s details or its expected impact on the region?

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Opay now has a market value of $2.7 billion, making it the largest digital bank in Nigeria.

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4 days ago

July 23, 2024

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OPay, a Nigerian fintech startup, has a market value of $2.7 billion, making it one of the largest digital banks in Nigeria

Here are some key points about OPay:

– *Rise to Prominence*: OPay has quickly emerged as the most downloaded fintech app in Nigeria, thanks to its ‘super app’ that combines multiple services ².

– *Services*: OPay offers a wide range of services, including money transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, and more ².

– *Agent Network*: OPay has an extensive agent network, with over 500,000 agents spread across Nigeria, making it a leading player in the fintech space ².

– *Customer Base*: OPay has amassed over 35 million customers, making it a trusted platform for financial transactions ².

– *Success Factors*: OPay’s success can be attributed to its ability to address the challenge of poor digital identity, its agile IT network, and its extensive agent network ².

– *Funding*: OPay has received significant funding, including a $400 million investment led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, which has enabled it to aggressively promote its offerings ³.

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Max Air airplane lose tyres during take-off in Yola

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5 days ago

July 22, 2024

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A Max Air airplane departing Yola airport for Abuja on Sunday evening suffered a tyre burst during take-off.

Max Air’s flight number NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration mark 5N-ADB, reportedly carried 119 passengers and six crew members on board.

A statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, said no injuries were recorded.

The statement reads: “This evening, Max Air’s flight NGL1649, a Boeing 737 with registration 5N-ADB, carrying 119 passengers and 6 crew members, was cleared for takeoff from Yola Airport en route to Abuja. During the takeoff roll, a loud bang was heard, identified as the bursting of the rear gear tyres.

“Initially, two tyres burst. While attempting to taxi off the runway, the remaining two tyres also burst, rendering the aircraft completely disabled. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. A go-team, led by NSIB Director General Captain Alex Badeh Jr., will visit the incident site tomorrow morning to conduct an investigation.”