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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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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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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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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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President Tinubu Appoints New Board for NCC &USPF, Maida Remains EVC/CEO

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), both agencies under the supervision of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Idris Olorunnimbe was appointed Chairman of NCC, while Dr Aminu Waida remains its Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. Tinubu appointed […]

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Telecoms

Teraco Completes Hyperscale Data Centre Expansion with Sustainability Designs

Teraco: A Digital Realty Company, Africa’s largest interconnection hub and vendor-neutral data centre provider, today announced the completion of its JB4 Bredell Campus data centre expansion located in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, South Africa. The 30MW addition expands JB4 to being the largest standalone data centre built in Africa, servicing 50MW of critical IT power […]

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MTN Opens 2025 mPulse Spelling Bee Contest with Record-Breaking Format, Plus ₦40m  Prizes 

MTN Nigeria seventh edition of its mPulse Spelling Bee, one of the country’s most prestigious literacy and digital education initiatives for school-aged children opens application this with an amazing N40 million worth of prizes. This year, the yello brand is introducing physical regional competitions for the first time. The 2025 mPulse Spelling Bee is open […]

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Nigerians’ Data Consumption Hits Rooftop Pushing Telecos GDP to $10.8bn

Nigeria’s appetite for data is skyrocketing, with more than 142.16 million active internet subscriptions, 141.66 million of them mobile, marking a new high for the country’s connectivity landscape. Mobile subscriptions now stand at 169 million, while broadband penetration continues to surge, pushing the telecoms sector’s contribution to GDP beyond 14% and valuing it at approximately […]

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