Nigerian Tech Daily: Airtel Expands 5G, Access Bank Boosts Tech Leadership

Airtel Nigeria Expands 5G Coverage with Over 1,000 New Sites

Airtel Nigeria has expanded its 5G coverage by deploying over 1,000 new sites in 2026. According to Airtel Nigeria's CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, this move is part of the operator's sustainability investment drive and effort to improve network quality for subscribers. The new infrastructure investments aim to increase connectivity and support for customers, and strengthen Airtel Nigeria's ability to respond to subscribers' needs.

Source: Airtel Nigeria expands 5G coverage with over 1,000 new sites deployed in 2026 – CEO by TechNext

Access Bank Appoints New Tech Leaders

Access Bank Plc has appointed Olanrewaju Bamisebi as Executive Director, Information Technology and Digitalisation, and Oluseyi Kumapayi as Deputy Managing Director, African Subsidiaries. These appointments aim to improve profitability and returns from Access Bank's operations across the continent. The appointments follow approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Source: Access Bank appoints Olanrewaju Bamisebi as Executive Director, Technology by Nairametrics Fintech and Access Bank appoints Oluseyi Kumapayi as Deputy Managing Director, African Subsidiaries by Nairametrics Fintech

Yoyei Targets 5,000 Electric Vehicles for Nigeria

Yoyei has signed a $115 million partnership with a Chinese company to target 5,000 electric vehicles for Nigeria. This move aims to promote sustainable transportation in Nigeria and reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.

Source: Yoyei Signs $115 Million China EV Partnership,Targets 5,000 Electric Vehicles for Nigeria by Techpoint Africa

Ghanaian Banks to Collect 20% Tax on Netflix, Spotify, and ChatGPT

Banks in Ghana will begin collecting a 20% tax on payments for Netflix, Spotify, ChatGPT, and other foreign digital services. This move aims to ensure that foreign digital providers charge VAT in Ghana.

Source: Ghanaian banks to collect 20% tax on Netflix, Spotify and ChatGPT by The Condia

The Takeaway for Nigerian Businesses & SME Operators

The rapid expansion of 5G coverage by Airtel Nigeria and the appointment of new tech leaders at Access Bank highlight the importance of investing in technology to improve network quality and customer experience. Nigerian businesses and SME operators must also prioritize rapid response times and customer availability to stay competitive in today's fast-paced tech climate. By doing so, they can capitalize on emerging opportunities and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving market.