The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the telecommunications industry. The suspension, which is indefinite was the result of a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Commission. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, NCC, DR. Henry Nkemadu, the Board had earlier […]
Read MoreThe number of instant messaging users will reach 4.3 billion in 2020, rising from 3.9 billion in 2019. This is a growth of 9% year-on-year, largely driven by an increased need for remote communication during the COVID-19 crisis. The new research, Mobile Messaging: Operator Strategies & Vendor Opportunities 2020-2024, from Juniper Research identified integrated payment […]
Read MoreMTN Group, Africa’s biggest mobile operator by subscribers, today announced details of its $1.3 million relief package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The mobile operator also said this morning that the chairman, group CEO, group CFO and a number of group directors have pledged 30% of their board fees and salaries for the next […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that there is fake website currently promising internet subscribers of free data bundle. The fake website (https://covid-19-fg-grant.blogspot.com/?=1) is asking Nigerian citizens to apply for a free Internet bundle ostensibly being given by the Nigerian government in collaboration with NCC. In a disclaimer message from the NCC issued by […]
Read MoreAs the COVID-19, pandemic continues to ravage the global community, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as the telecommunications industry regulator, has put in place measures to support initiatives by other stakeholders to curtail this scourge. A statement issues by the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, DR. Henry Nkemadu said that the NCC, in […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian President, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy to work with all relevant government agencies to ensure full protection of critical national telecommunications infrastructure. The President issued the directive at the unveiling of the National Broadband Plan 2020–2025, commissioning of the Communications and Digital Economy complex, flag-off of […]
Read MoreTo sustain the contribution of telecommunications and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Nigeria’s economic growth, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a national sensitization programme for lawyers on telecommunication regulations. The Commission has also said the country needed more lawyers with specialisation in telecoms laws and regulations to sustain the industry growth. Yetunde […]
Read MoreMTN is promising “good news” for its customers regarding data pricing cuts, as the operator is about to conclude its negotiations with the Competition Commission (CompCom). MTN Group CEO Rob Shuter says the operator is “very close to coming up with a set of undertakings” in its negotiations with the CompCom that will see the […]
Read MoreRob Shuter is leaving MTN Group at the end of his contract in March 2021. MTN today announced the departure of its group president and CEO as part of its financial. “The board thanks Rob for the contribution he has made, and continues to make, to MTN. The succession process will be concluded during the […]
Read MoreAll improperly-registered Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards across Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria have been completely deactivated. This is development is in line with the one of the key agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari to strengthen security of lives and property for all Nigerians, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission […]
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