Business

RCS Business Revenue to Reach $3bn by 2027, Growing 150% in Two Years

Operators of Rich Communication Services (RCS) will generate $3.1 billion globally from RCS for Business traffic in 2027; up from $1.2 billion in 2025, a report from Juniper Research reveals. RCS is a modern, internet-based messaging protocol that replaces traditional SMS/MMS with features similar to apps like WhatsApp, such as typing indicators, read receipts, high-resolution […]

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T2 Mobile Operator, EMTS Applauds ARCON Impact in Resolving Commercial Dispute

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operator of the T2 brand and formerly known as 9Mobile, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) to express gratitude for the Council’s role in resolving long-standing commercial disputes. The visit, led by Chief Operating Officer, EMTS, John Vasikaran, and other senior executives […]

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Telecoms

Liberian Government Seeks Technical Support from NCC as Commission Assures of Regional Partnership Commitment 

 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida re-affirmed the commitment when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) […]

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Technology

Nigerian Govt Enhances Data Privacy & Protection Enforcement in Telecom Sector as  NCC, NDPC Sign MoU

In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of data privacy and protection in the telecommunications industry. The MoU provides a structured framework for both organizations to formalize a shared commitment to […]

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FinTech

MoMo, SMEDAN Signs Strategic Partnership to Enhance Small Businesses with Digital and Financial Tools 

MoMo PSB, the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to support small and medium-scale businesses with digital and financial tools that make it easier to run their operations efficiently, grow revenue, and scale sustainably. This Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the MoMo PSB […]

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News

NCC, NSCDC Vow to Invoke Legal Actions Against Construction Firms Responsible for Fibre Optic Cable Damage

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned against fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works. In a joint statement issued by the Head, Public Affairs Department of the of the NSDC, Babawale Afolabi, the duo noted with dismay the rising incidents of avoidable […]

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Telecoms

Industry Players, Govt from Over 70 Countries Demand Support for Subsea Cables as Heart of Digital Communications

Governments, industry representatives and international organizations representing over 70 countries at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026 reaffirmed today the need to strengthen support for the subsea cables at the heart of global digital communications. A declaration issued at the summit’s closing in Porto, Portugal, together with a set of recommendations developed by the International Advisory Body on […]

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Q4 NETWORK PERFORMANCE: 5G Reality Report Reveals Many 5G Devices in Lagos, Abuja But Without 5G Connectivity

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 […]

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Business

Over 2,000 Young Nigerians Begin Free ICT Business Skills Acquisition from MTN Foundation 

In line with the Federal Government’s National Digital Economy and SME Development agenda, MTN Foundation commenced the seventh phase of its ICT business skills onboarding for more than 2,000 entrepreneurs drawn largely from Nigeria’s growing small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) sector. The first week of the virtual training programme ran from Monday, January 5, 2026, […]

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Automation, Digitalization, and AI Key Drivers for Modernizing Power Grids, Says Huawei

AMA PRESS RELEASE In 2025 alone, more than 10 major power outages disrupted electricity supplies worldwide, affecting over 1.2 billion people. Ensuring system stability has remained a top priority for global power companies. Stability is not their only concern, however; the drive toward carbon neutrality is accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and electrification. Integrating […]

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