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IHS Nigeria Partners National Commission for Museums & Monuments to Digitize Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage

IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited  group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count has announced a strategic partnership with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy (FMACCE) to […]

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Business

Only You Can Stop Data Depletion, Stop Blaming Telecoms Operators, NCC Tells Consumers

The reoccurring cases of complaints by telecoms services’ consumers on how fast their data plans deplete at a fast speed shortly after subscribing to one, may just have been put to rest. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the consumer should not expect that the telecoms operators will be the one that will end […]

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Business

Global Domain Body, ICANN Opens Opportunity for Unrepresented Communities to Get On Internet

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has opened the portal for Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. A statement from ICANN said that the New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will […]

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Internet

No Room for Monopoly in Nigeria’s Telecom Industry, NCC Assures Stakeholders

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has assured other key players and less dominant telecoms operators in the industry that as a regulator, it will not allow the industry to slide into a state of monopoly. According to the Commission, its essence of regulation of competition in  the sector is one of such way of ensuring […]

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Business

Too Many Voice, Data Plan Confusing Consumers, NCC  Tells Telecoms Operators

The Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), said  telecoms operators should consider reviewing the volume of voice and and data plans that they have in their service profile stressing that the several voice and data plans are confusing the consumers. According to the NCC, Globacom, has 6 voice plans and 32 voice plans while EMTS, which is 9Mobile, […]

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Business

Telecoms Subscriber’s Spend on Calls to Reach $15bn Growing by 59%, Says Report

Telecoms operator revenue generated from carrier billing transactions will rise from $9.3bn globally in 2024 to almost $15bn in 2029 – a growth of 59% over the period. Acccording to Juniper Reseach, this steady growth will be driven by an increased consumer awareness of this payment method, alongside the introduction of standardised APIs (Application Programming […]

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Cloud Infrastructure

NCC, Security Operatives & Others Form New Alliance to Secure Nigeria’s Critical National Infrastructure

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is in the process of what it called Trusted Information Sharing Network (TISN) to protect the country’s critical national infrastructure, which include telecoms infrastructure like base stations and fibre optic cables. According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, the initiative is  the under the leadership […]

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Business

CUSP Partners with Quadsat to Provide Mobile Satellite Emulation Services Across Africa

 Quadsat and CUSP Technologies have partnered to deliver Quadsat satellite network emulation services. Quadsat is launching its global Service Partner Network, which will enable customers worldwide to efficiently and cost effectively access the unique drone-based satellite emulation platform. Telecom and connectivity solutions provider, CUSP Technologies has a long heritage of connecting individuals and communities across vast digital landscapes. By […]

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Business

MTN Nigeria Challenges MDAs on Importance of Digital Marketing to Govt Business

Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, has enlightened some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government on benefits of digital advertising, its numerous possibilities for businesses within the public sector. The company gave the enlightenment at a breakfast meeting with MDAs and Non-profit Organisations on Tuesday in Abuja. The Chief Digital Officer of MTN, Aisha Mumuni, said […]

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Business

Airtel Nigeria, UNICEF Reviews Rolls in Nigeria’s Youth Empowerment, Say Over 1,200 Schools Enjoy Digital Learning

Airtel Nigeria and UNICEF are satisfied that its roll in empowering Nigerian youth is gaining ground and benefitting the target audience. Speaking at the hosting of the 2024 UNICEF Generation Unlimited (GenU) Steering Committee meeting at the Airtel Nigeria headquarters,  Chief Executive Officer at Airtel Nigeria, Carl Cruz expressed Airtel’s dedication to supporting the youth. […]

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