Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive – West Africa.
 News

Transmission, Fragmentation May Derail Africa’s $1.5trl  Digital Economy Potential, Says Expert

As cross-continental digitalisation developments converge to forge tomorrow’s AI economy, Africa today is united in its ambition to become a thriving, technologically empowered market where world-class digital infrastructure yields unprecedented socio-economic returns. At the forefront of this shared pursuit stands a central catalyst: data centres, the physical environments engineered to support the compute, storage, and […]

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L-R : Dr Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) South-West Zone; Mrs Omotayo Muhammad, Head Competition and Tariff, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mary Iwelumo.
 Business

Telecoms Stakeholders Seek Competition Model Favouring Less Dominant Operators Ahead of NCC-PwC Study

The stakeholders in the Nigerian telecommunications flagged-off discussions aimed at providing a level playing field for all class of players in the industry. The discourse, which is at the auspices of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was part of a comprehensive study on the level of competition in the telecommunications sector that hoped to address […]

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NCC Issues Fresh Mandate to Telecoms Operators on Deliberate Investment, Expansion, and Resilience

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has given telecommunications operators a fresh mandate to foster an industry that is not devoid of quality of service. According to its New Year Message, issued by the Executive Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, the Commission noted that the operators remain the engine of investment and innovation in […]

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MVNO Subscribers to Hit 438 Million Globally by 2030

The number of mobile subscribers using Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) will increase from 333 million globally in 2026 to 438 million in 2030. Key to this substantial growth of over 100 million subscribers will be MVNO in a Box platforms, which are enabling a surge in enterprises launching mobile connectivity services. However, findings indicate […]

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Business

RESPITE: NCC, CBN Unveil Plans to Refund Consumers for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), have drawn up a framework to tackle consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. A statement issued by the Head, Public Affairs of the NCC,  Mrs Nnena Ukoha, disclosed that the framework […]

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Dr Aminu Maida, EVC NCC
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NCC Boss Earmarks Priority Areas for 2026, Says Consumers’ Interest, QoS Top on Agenda

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said its mayor concern for the telecommunications industry in 2026, is better quality of experience for consumers, delivered through a fair, competitive, and sustainable market. In a New Yeatr message, the Excutive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Maida noted that the Nigeria’s communications sector remains central to how […]

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NCC Unveils Nigeria’s First National Mobile Coverage Maps, Gives Consumers Power to Choose Network Operators

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given telecommunication’s subscribers a tool to explore where mobile networks are available, how they perform, and what users are experiencing. Coverage and speeds may vary by location and device. Known as the National Mobile Coverage Maps, the coverage and speeds may vary depending on your exact location, device, weather, […]

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Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida
 Telecoms
  • December 29, 2025

NCC Plans Crashing Spectrum Cost to Attract Investors to Rural and Underserved Nigerian Communities

The cost of spectrum is expected to reduce in 2026 as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) unveils a stakeholders’ survey report, which recommended that the reduction of spectrum cost particularly for low-frequency bands. The decision to reduce the cost also borders on the need to encourage service deployment and coverage in rural and underserved areas […]

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Dr Aminu Maida, EVC NCC
 Business
  • December 29, 2025

Telecoms Companies with Above 10% Share-Holding Structure Gets 45 Days  Directive to Regularise Holdings

Shareholding structures of telecommunications companies that are above 10 per cent, and without its authorization have up to 45 days to regularize same. In a notice issued by the  Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and published on its website, the Commission warned of sanctions against erring organisations The notice,  stated: “All Licensees of the Commission are […]

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Business
  • December 25, 2025

TECNO Thrills Soccer Fans with Immersive Experience at AFCON 2025, Showcases Interactive Zones Across Morocco

AMA PRESS RELEASE Following the opening of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, TECNO extends its tournament presence into public spaces across Morocco through a series of TECNO AI pop-up stores and fan zones in Rabat and Casablanca. Designed to bring AI-powered innovation closer to consumers, these spaces allow visitors to experience how TECNO AI […]

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