Business

About Six Billion People Online in 2024 as Complexities of Reaching Communities in Low-income Countries Heightens

An estimated 5.5 billion people are online in 2024, an increase of 227 million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023, according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU’s Facts and Figures 2024 show that connectivity continues to increase worldwide but reveal the complexities of reaching communities in low-income countries. […]

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Business

Nigeria’s Telecoms Industry GDP Contribution Continues Yearly Rise Amid Drops in Internet Usage

The percentage contributed to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria by the telecommunications industry is still on the increase according to the updated statistics by the Nigerian Communications Commission released yesterday, although the statistics of data usage in Nigeria is on decline. The statistics report by the NCC, sighted by TechnologyMirror, and which is […]

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Internet

Anambra State Public-Private Sector Initiative Extends Internet Access Closer to Citizens

An internet service from the Anambra State ICT Agency in collaboration with Pine Heights Systems Limited  has rolled-out what it called, Solution Wi-Fi is locations across Anambra, bringing free, high-speed internet closer to people. you. Whether you’re a student researching online, a business owner connecting with clients, or someone staying informed, this expansion ensures that […]

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Business

Foreign Nationals, 113 All from Asia Involved in High-level Cybercrimes, Hacking Now in Custody at Nigeria’s Correctional Centre

China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Philippines and Malaysia nationals to cool-off in Kuje and Suleja correctional facilities until the next adjourned date over high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The group which were arraigned on a 6 count charge bothering on cyber crime includes 113 foreign nationals, comprising of 87 men and 26 […]

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News

Only You Can Stop Data Depletion, Stop Blaming Telecoms Operators, NCC Tells Consumers

The reoccurring cases of complaints by telecoms services’ consumers on how fast their data plans deplete at a fast speed shortly after subscribing to one, may just have been put to rest. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the consumer should not expect that the telecoms operators will be the one that will end […]

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Business

Global Domain Body, ICANN Opens Opportunity for Unrepresented Communities to Get On Internet

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has opened the portal for Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. A statement from ICANN said that the New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will […]

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Business

No Room for Monopoly in Nigeria’s Telecom Industry, NCC Assures Stakeholders

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has assured other key players and less dominant telecoms operators in the industry that as a regulator, it will not allow the industry to slide into a state of monopoly. According to the Commission, its essence of regulation of competition in  the sector is one of such way of ensuring […]

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Telecoms

Too Many Voice, Data Plan Confusing Consumers, NCC  Tells Telecoms Operators

The Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), said  telecoms operators should consider reviewing the volume of voice and and data plans that they have in their service profile stressing that the several voice and data plans are confusing the consumers. According to the NCC, Globacom, has 6 voice plans and 32 voice plans while EMTS, which is 9Mobile, […]

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Business

CUSP Partners with Quadsat to Provide Mobile Satellite Emulation Services Across Africa

 Quadsat and CUSP Technologies have partnered to deliver Quadsat satellite network emulation services. Quadsat is launching its global Service Partner Network, which will enable customers worldwide to efficiently and cost effectively access the unique drone-based satellite emulation platform. Telecom and connectivity solutions provider, CUSP Technologies has a long heritage of connecting individuals and communities across vast digital landscapes. By […]

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Business

President Tinubu’s Govt Has Abandon Quest for Reliable, Efficient Telecoms Services, Forced Sector into Distress, Say Operators

The telecommunications operators in Nigeria are worried that the present situation in the telecoms industry gives the impression that the Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may have abandoned the sector to go into distress stressing that what the sector needs to service a digital economy is lacking. According to the Association of License Telecommunications […]

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