TECH UPDATE

WiFi 6 can aid seamless connectivity in dense environments, Soft Alliance and Huawei have said. According to the firms, the new generation of WiFi connection has the potential of enhancing connectivity and improving user experiences. A statement disclosed they said this during a workshop on WiFi 6 capabilities and its advantages for end users. The firms said the seminar was held to highlight the potential of the latest wireless networking technology, WiFi 6, to the end users and decision-makers from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies

The growth in the global adoption of mobile devices has driven the use of digital technology in remittance services and cross-border payments, Agusto & Co has said. It stated that COVID-induced movement restrictions significantly amplified the utilisation of digital money transfer channels. It estimated that in 2021, following lockdowns and border closures across the world, mobile phone payments spiked by 48 per cent. In its latest report titled ‘Nigeria’s Diaspora Remittances: A Tale of Emigration, Policy and Technology’, the firm claimed that there had been a shift towards fintech money transfer, and traditional money transfer operators were increasing their digital presence but struggling with the switch.