NCC, ALTON Rollout Free Daily Data to Access Educational Platforms 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), rolls out the Zero Rated Data Access to Approved Educational Platforms and Content Initiative. The programme supports the Commission’s mandate to promote modern, universal, efficient, reliable, affordable, and accessible communications services across Nigeria. A joint statement by the […]

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Our Towers, Fiber Networks, Keep Over 130 Million Nigerian Mobile Subscribers Connected Daily

“Our towers, our fiber networks, and our in-building solutions are the backbone that helps to keep over 130 million Nigerian mobile subscribers connected every single day. Infrastructure on its own, however, is only half of the story. Connectivity means little if it does not translate into opportunity,” Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer, […]

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Pioneering ICT Journalists and Industry Stakeholders Honour Ex-NCC Boss for Midwifing GSM Revolution in Nigeria

Pioneering ICT journalists and industry stakeholders have honoured former Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and his longstanding support for ICT journalism. The award was presented during the eWorldForum and Book Launch, convened by Aaron […]

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IHS Nigeria Assures of Expanding Digital Connectivity, Supporting Digital Transformation as Nigeria Marks 25 Years of GSM

IHS Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital connectivity and supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation as the telecommunications industry marked 25 years of GSM technology in the country. Speaking at the 2026 eWorld Forum, held under the theme, “The GSM Digital Milestones: 25 Years On,” Director, Corporate Communications, IHS Nigeria, Sylva Ifedigbo, said the introduction […]

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Students Challenge Network, Pricing and Data Usage as MTN Data on Trial Berth at ABU Zaria,

MTN Nigeria took its data services before a jury of students at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as part of its “Data on Trial” initiative, an interactive session designed to demystify how mobile data works and address long-standing customer frustrations. The session adopted a courtroom-style format, with students from the Faculty of Law and […]

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MTN Nigeria For First Time Crosses 100 Million Subscribers Base By Adding Over Two Million Customers 

MTN Nigeria has crossed the 100-million subscriber mark for the first time, after adding over two million active subscriptions in July, taking its customer base beyond 100 million. The operator ended July 2026 with 100.86 million active subscribers, up from 98.64 million in June, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission. The 2.22 million increase was […]

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