Business
  • September 1, 2025

Airtel Africa Foundation Presents Two Nigerian Students with Tech Scholarships 

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has announced that two Nigerian students, Terence Ifeanyichukwu and Ali Usman Mohammed, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Airtel Africa Fellowship. These scholars will pursue undergraduate studies in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, at Plaksha University in Mohali, India, an institution known for reimagining engineering education for the […]

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L-R: Mr Biodun Omoniyi, GCEO, VDT Communications; Mr Oluwatimilehin Adelowo, Head, IT Security & Governance, T2mobile; Mr Olusegun Okuneye, Deputy Director, Strategic Business Initiatives, ipNX; Mr Tobi Durojaiye, Country Director, Unconnected.org; Dr. Krish Ranganath, Regional Executive, West Africa, Africa Data Centres (ADC) and Mr Oluwasoji Agboola, Manager, Passive Infra-Power, GLO1 Submarine Cable Systems.
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ipNX Seeks More Investment on Digital Infrastructure as Panacea for  Effective e-Governance Services

Nigeria’s leading information and communications technology company, ipNX, has called for greater investment in digital infrastructure as a critical enabler of effective e-governance services. Deputy Director, Strategic Business Initiatives at ipNX, Mr. Segun Okuneye, who made the remark during the recently concluded Nigeria eGovernment Summit, said: “Digital Infrastructure, Energy and Inclusive Access,” emphasizing that sustainable […]

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Chief Technology Officer, Harmanpreet Dhillon
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Airtel Nigeria Doubles Investments to Accelerate Critical Network Initiatives

Airtel Nigeria has doubled investments to directly accelerate critical network initiatives including nationwide coverage expansion, capacity augmentation through spectrum acquisition, fibre rollout, and satellite partnerships with Starlink and OneWeb. Chief Technology Officer, Harmanpreet Dhillon, disclosed these initiatives during an appearance on NTA International’s and NTA News24’s Economy Watch programme, where he reaffirmed Airtel’s commitment to […]

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MTN Services in Three Northern States Back After Weekend Network Maintenance 

MTN Nigeria has successfully completed a scheduled network maintenance operation that affected 101 sites across 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Adamawa, Borno, and Kano States. The restoration marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability in the Northeast region, amidst multiple fibre cuts and vandalism. The maintenance, which took […]

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MTN Nigeria to Begin Network Maintenance of Damaged Fiber Infrastructure in Three Northern States Weekend

MTN Nigeria has scheduled network maintenance activity aimed at permanently restoring a previously damaged fiber infrastructure along the AFCOT–Bawo Village route in Adamawa state. A statement from the company said that the maintenance work will impact 101 sites in 15 LGAs across Adamawa, Borno and Kano states. The areas are: ·       Kano State: Nasarawa LGA, ·   […]

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Dr Aminu Maida, EVC NCC
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NCC Tasks Telecoms Stakeholders’ on Investment, Collaborate & Infrastructure Protection to Achieve Presidential Order

The Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), has challenged telecoms stakeholders to invest, collaborate, and protect telecoms infrastructure in order to build a digital future that is resilient, inclusive, and unstoppable for Nigeria’s digital economy. According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, the stakeholders must participate actively in shaping a Critical National […]

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Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria.
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MTN Group Restructures Executive Leadership as Karl Toriola Takes Another Role Vice President, Francophone Africa

MTN Group has announced a restructuring of its executive leadership team, aimed at strengthening the execution of its Ambition 2025 strategy and positioning the company for long-term growth across its key markets. Central to this development is the expanded role of Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, who will now also serve as Vice […]

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Mohamad Darwish EVP Chief Executive Officer, IHS Nigeria
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IHS Nigeria Warns Against Impact of Telecoms Infrastructure Neglect on Nigeria’s Digital Economy

IHS Towers Nigeria has stressed that robust infrastructure protection mechanisms will be critical in enthroning a more efficient digital economy in the country. This is even as the firm reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government and stakeholders in building a resilient communication infrastructure landscape. The Director of Administration Operations at IHS, Mr. Sadisu Jubrin, who […]

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Maida Hosts Newly Appointed Board Members, Pledges Commitment to Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Economy 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) congratulates Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other distinguished designate-Board members, as well as the designate-members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, on their appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This leadership team, as constituted by the President, comprises highly esteemed individuals of proven competence, with […]

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JUST IN: NCC, NSA Block Planned Energy Sector Strike to Avert Telecoms Sites Fuel Supply Disruption 

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has successfully averted an industrial action by Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) that would have disrupted the supply of diesel to telecommunications sites nationwide, severely affecting network operators’ ability to power their diesel-driven generators and maintain uninterrupted connectivity. A successful mediation led by the Office of […]

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