Various digital social investments in Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) were on showcase at the just-concluded 35th annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Through a presentation by the Head of Media Management Relations at the NCC, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, who later emerged as the Secretary-General of […]
Read MoreHaving a fast and reliable internet connection is a necessity. The efficiency and productivity of business operations heavily rely on the quality of your internet service. Chief Executive Officer, LifiNet, Abraham Oluwambe, who made those remark while speaking on the need to make the right choices on internet services providers, said that one critical aspect […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said the suspension of issuance of the three telecoms licences namely: Interconnect Exchange Licence, Mobile Virtual Network Operator Licence and Value Added Service Aggregator Licence was in the interest of the telecoms industry. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida told industry players today at a ‘Public Inquiry […]
Read MoreThe Capital Inflow (Foreign Direct Investment) into the Nigerian Telecoms Industry in the Year 2022 dropped significantly to about USD399,905,531.38 as against USD753,044,446.35 recorded for the year 2021, similarly domestic investment dropped by 36.1% Meanwhile, Telecoms industry contribution to the Nigerian Gross Domestic Products went up from 12.61% in the Fourth Quarter, 2021 to 13.55% […]
Read MoreFifty percent of public service institutions − such as schools, clinics, hospitals, libraries and traditional offices − are anticipated to be connected to the internet by 31 March 2025. This, as part of the universal service obligations imposed on licensees by the telecoms regulator, following the licensing of high-demand spectrum in March 2022. So says the Independent […]
Read MoreVodacom Group Ltd. is talking with France’s Orange South Africa about a strategic partnership in Africa to explore infrastructure deals to help keep down costs in Africa. The telecommunications companies are reviewing agreements in overlapping markets, including Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and evaluating other opportunities to collaborate, said the people, who asked not to be […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has temporarily stopped the issuance of new licences. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs of the NCC, Mr Reuben Muoka, the following categories affected are: 1. Interconnect Exchange Licence 2. Mobile Virtual Network Operator Licence 3. Value Added Service Aggregator Licence The Commission noted that […]
Read MoreMTN Group president and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has urged Africa’s governments to harmonise regulations, especially in the tech sector, to encourage increased investment in digital infrastructure. Speaking at the opening of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, he said “I would argue that the thing we do need to think about is harmonising regulatory […]
Read MoreThe Head of Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Omoniyi Ibietan, has won the seat of the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). Ibietan who is also a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) was elected at the ongoing 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting taking […]
Read MoreTelecommunications and technology enabler, MTN Nigeria has gone into a strategic partnership with Microsoft to provide advanced data hosting solutions and Microsoft Business Licenses to small and medium enterprises. This development is in line with the company’s commitment to accelerate the digitalisation of businesses, leveraging robust and reliable connectivity, in Nigeria. This collaboration leverages Microsoft’s […]
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