With 140 million active mobile phone subscriptions, Nigeria has emerged as an attractive market for mobile. In a bid to drive electronic payment strategies, five Nigerian banks have launched new service PayAttitude. But with adoption of mobile payments slowing, what do they stand to gain?

Bringing the internet to remote parts of the world has proven challenging on many counts. Google is trying it with a global network of high-altitude balloons, while Facebook provides access with solar powered drones. But another US company believes it's found a smarter way to connect people in Kenya.

Smartphones are no longer just a means of communicating. They wake us up, get us from A to B and even help us find love. We’ve almost forgotten their original purpose. Text trumps voicecalls and apps trump SMS – it’s a good time to ask – what’s the future of the mobile phone?

Mobile Movement is a Canadian philanthropy project which aims to empower global community groups and charities, bridging the gap between rich and poor with the aid of the humble mobile handset.