Fifty 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 […]
Read MoreThe Nigeria Government on Tuesday approved two critical projects for the digital economy and technology startup ecosystem in the country. The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, who made this known on Tuesday stated that the first project has to do with the setting up of a special purpose vehicle, a […]
Read MoreExecutive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has charged Nigerian girls to follow evolving trends in the world of technology and pursue excellence in order to make a difference in the workforce of the future. According to the NCC Boss, the significance of encouraging young girls and women to consider […]
Read MoreThe contribution of the mobile communications sector of the Nigerian economy has the capability to increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product by about N67 trillion by 2028. To achieve that there had to be intentional policy interventions and consistent implementation, according to the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA). Senior Director of Public Policy and […]
Read MoreThe Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijanni, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria, to train young Nigerians on latest 4G/ 5G radio and transmission technologies at the Nigerian […]
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