The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is making a major regulatory intervention in the Nigerian telecoms industry with an adjustment of the present telecoms tariff plan. The NCC said it plans to introduce new tariff plans for telecom operators on December 13, 2024. According to the NCC, the decision is part of its strategy of simplifying […]
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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations Agency for Digital Technologies, and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC), the leading industry organisation promoting submarine cable protection, have formed the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience to strengthen the resilience of this vital telecommunication infrastructure. Recall that following a recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria Plc plans to raise an additional N50 billion from the debt capital market as the telecom company seeks to shore up working capital. In a notice, the company told the Nigerian Exchange about its proposed issuance of N50 billion series 13 and 14 commercial paper sales to investors. The telecommunications company said its […]
Read MoreAn estimated 5.5 billion people are online in 2024, an increase of 227 million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023, according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU’s Facts and Figures 2024 show that connectivity continues to increase worldwide but reveal the complexities of reaching communities in low-income countries. […]
Read MoreAirtel Africa, a telecommunications and mobile money services provider with presence in 14 countries across the continent, has appointed Dinesh Balsingh as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, effective 1st November 2024. By this appointment, Balsingh also becomes a member of the Executive Council for the Airtel Africa Group. He takes […]
Read MoreThe percentage contributed to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria by the telecommunications industry is still on the increase according to the updated statistics by the Nigerian Communications Commission released yesterday, although the statistics of data usage in Nigeria is on decline. The statistics report by the NCC, sighted by TechnologyMirror, and which is […]
Read MorePlans to resolve the N250 billion crisis between the telecom operators and the commercial banks in the Nigeria over unremitted money made by the banks on Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) charges from their customer have reached an advanced stage. Indeed, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken the bold step of tackling the problem […]
Read MoreAn internet service from the Anambra State ICT Agency in collaboration with Pine Heights Systems Limited has rolled-out what it called, Solution Wi-Fi is locations across Anambra, bringing free, high-speed internet closer to people. you. Whether you’re a student researching online, a business owner connecting with clients, or someone staying informed, this expansion ensures that […]
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Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunication and mobile money service provider, has announced a partnership with Mobihealth International, a pioneering telehealth service provider. This strategic collaboration is set to significantly improve healthcare access for millions of people across Nigeria, particularly in underserved communities. Under this partnership, Nigerians will enjoy affordable and round the clock access to Mobihealth’s […]
Read MoreAirtel Africa, a provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has unveiled its five-year partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed at transforming education across the continent, has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly a million learners with quality digital education resources across […]
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