Telecoms

Protecting Telecommunications Infrastructure: National Imperative for Nigeria’s Digital Future

Imagine waking up one morning to find no internet, no mobile network, and no access to emergency services—all because a single fibre cable was carelessly severed during routine construction. This is not just a hypothetical scenario; it’s a reality that plays out daily across Nigeria, threatening the backbone of our digital economy and undermining national […]

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Telecoms

Rains of  Awards Pour on Airtel Nigeria LaPRIGA, SERA

  Airtel Nigeria within the a month won two remarkable awards: two prestigious awards at the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) and carted away the Partnership of the Year award at the 18th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS) The award ceremony themed ‘Shining Stars’, highlighted Airtel’s successful commitment […]

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Business

NCC Insists Consumer Protection, Fraud Prevention & Industry Growth Spur Quest for Messaging Platform Framework

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) insists Application-to-Person, or A2P, Messaging must be regulated to ensure consumer protection, fraud prevention, and ensuring industry fairness. The Commission addressing industry players at Stakeholder Forum on Application-to-Person, or A2P, Messaging  noted that despite its undeniable value, the international A2P messaging space in Nigeria faces significant challenges, such as fraud, spam, data privacy […]

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Business

Citizens Across Six Cities to Enjoy Over 6,000 Meals from Airtel Gesture Yuletide Campaign  

Airtel Nigeria has commenced its annual 5 Days of Love campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to spread the joy and warmth of the festive season by feeding thousands of underprivileged Nigerians and supporting communities across the country. Marking its 10th edition, this year’s campaign themed ‘5 Days; 6 Cities; 6,000 Meals’ successfully kicked off in […]

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Telecoms

NCC Type-Approved Phones Hit 2,346 as 88 Types Enter Nigerian Market in June

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released the lists of numbers mobile phones that were approved in the last few months. According that the statistics published by the Commission on its website the current of numbers of the type-approved phones in Nigeria is at 2,346. To ensure maximum interoperability and affordability for consumers, the Type […]

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Vertiv Celebrates Wins Double Awards at Africa Digital Economy Awards in Kenya

 Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, is honoured to have garnered two prestigious awards at the recent Africa Digital Economy Awards (ADEA). The organisation’s innovative solutions for cooling and power received awards for the categories “AI-Ready Infrastructure Solutions Provider of the Year” and “Innovative Power Management Solutions Provider of the Year.” […]

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Business

Global Communications Body Appoints Nigeria’s Telecoms Regulator Leader as Board Director

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has been appointed into the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Communications (IIC). According to IIC, Maida’s appointment follows Nigeria’s role in telecommunications and digital innovation space. The IIC is a body committed to helping Regulators, Competition Authorities and Policymakers, […]

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Airtel Partners Google to Redefine, Elevate Home Entertainment

Telecommunications service provider Airtel Nigeria has gone into an innovative partnership with Google to transform home entertainment across Nigeria. The partnership, which was unveiled at an agreement signing ceremony, integrates YouTube, the world’s largest video platform, into the ground-breaking Airtel Smart Router to deliver seamless internet connection and entertainment experiences for subscribers across the country. […]

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Business

Infobip, Gupshup, and Twilio Lead OTT Business with Value Set to Hit $3.7bn, Says Report

The global Over-the-Top (OTT) business messaging revenue will increase from $2.4 billion in 2024 to $3.7 billion in 2025. Juniper Research despite this, predicted that the rapidly evolving OTT business messaging market will face substantial disruption as new technologies enhance user experiences. For instance, click-to-chat ads were identified as a key feature attracting enterprises to […]

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Business

NITDA, Culture-Centric Agency NCAC Mull Alliance on Digital Literacy Focus Talent Hunt

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) plan to integrate their expertise to groom talents in the NCAC’s Nigeria’s Got Talent platform. The new initiative will integrate NITDA’s digital literacy programs and gamified learning systems, creating opportunities for creatives to thrive in a digitally empowered environment. […]

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