Although Lagos leads with the average 5G coverage gap of 55.4%. more than half the time, a 5G phone in Lagos cannot connect to 5G network in the metropolitan city. In fact, 499 areas in the city are flagged as “Critical” (Gap > 70%), mostly in high-density commercial zones like Victoria Island, Lekki, and their […]
Read MoreThree northern states that were recently affected by fibre cut in the MTN Nigeria are set for relief as the telecoms operator said it has a scheduled network maintenance activity as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability and long-term network performance. A statement from the company said it has scheduled for 25th […]
Read MoreContrary to common belief in the Nigerian telecommunication’s sector, rural LTE speeds are climbing, reaching up to 15 Mbps even as it has been predicted that the LTE performance is consistently reliable, positioning it as the main mobile broadband option through at least to between 2028-2030. In the latest report by the Nigeria Communications Commission […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally inaugurated the NCC–REA Collaboration Committee, marking a pivotal step towards advancing Nigeria’s digital and energy inclusion objectives by developing modalities for the deployment of renewable energy to support telecom infrastructure in Nigeria. The inauguration, was held in June 2025, was presided over by the Executive Vice Chairman and […]
Read MoreTelecoms operators will invest more than $17 billion globally over the next five years into AI-based network security. Their total investment grows from $2.5 billion in 2025 to $4.6 billion in 2029. A Juniper Research report attributed this expected additional spend to operators’ greater focus on growing their B2B revenue streams for industries such as […]
Read MoreIn January 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced a 50% telecoms tariff increase, a decision targeted at the sustainability of the industry, yet a move that was met with mixed reactions from the public since its implementation on February 11, 2025. This increase comes amid inflation and foreign exchange volatility, which have contributed to […]
Read MoreA new road construction plan that will make it compulsory for all roads in Nigeria to have ducts for the laying of fibre optic cables has been finalised by the Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE). When effective, it will ensure planning, design and construction […]
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Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and the Enugu State are set to explore innovative approaches to leverage the GBB digital infrastructure solutions for the economic and social advancement of the state. That was part of the discussion between the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju and the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, […]
Read MoreEdge data centres are proliferating across Africa, addressing the multi-pronged challenges of fast-tracking coverage, refreshing and transforming data centre infrastructure, achieving more agility in roll-out and reducing content latency across the continent. This is according to Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a WIOCC Group Company, Africa’s leading provider of comprehensive, […]
Read MoreAI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Vertiv experts anticipate increased industry innovation and integration to support high-density computing, regulatory scrutiny around AI, as well as increasing focus on sustainability and cybersecurity efforts. […]
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