ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, today announced new industry pledges to its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, bringing total commitments to over USD 82 billion to expand global Internet connectivity and bridge the digital divide. Launched in 2021, Partner2Connect serves as a mobilization platform to rally commitments from governments, the private sector, and civil society for […]
Read MoreThe Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria Plc, Dr Karl Toriola has described 2025 as a defining year for MTN Nigeria, that was marked by a return to profitability, strengthened financial resilience and renewed momentum in our long term investment programme. According to him, for the year ended 31 December 2025, our total subscriber base […]
Read MoreAbout 5.2 billion people globally will use over-the-top (OTT) messaging apps by 2028; representing over half the global population. This marks a 16% increase from 4.4 billion in 2025; driven by rising smartphone adoption and improved network infrastructure across emerging markets. The growing reach of OTT messaging will significantly influence enterprises’ business messaging strategies, as […]
Read MoreTwo years ago, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, appointed a new Executive Management Team at Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and this marked a defining moment in Nigeria’s digital evolution. Today, as the organisation marks the second anniversary of the appointment of four distinguished Nigerians; Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, as […]
Read MoreThe Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), led by its President, Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, have held a strategic engagement with the Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), headed by its Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida, to discuss issues of benefit to the telecoms industry. Speaking about the meeting, ATCON President, […]
Read MoreIHS Holding Limited, (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers” or the “Company”), one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has announced that it has entered into a merger agreement (the “Agreement”) to be acquired by MTN Group Limited (“MTN”), a pan-African mobile operator, for $8.50 […]
Read MoreOperators of Rich Communication Services (RCS) will generate $3.1 billion globally from RCS for Business traffic in 2027; up from $1.2 billion in 2025, a report from Juniper Research reveals. RCS is a modern, internet-based messaging protocol that replaces traditional SMS/MMS with features similar to apps like WhatsApp, such as typing indicators, read receipts, high-resolution […]
Read MoreEmerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operator of the T2 brand and formerly known as 9Mobile, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) to express gratitude for the Council’s role in resolving long-standing commercial disputes. The visit, led by Chief Operating Officer, EMTS, John Vasikaran, and other senior executives […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida re-affirmed the commitment when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) […]
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In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of data privacy and protection in the telecommunications industry. The MoU provides a structured framework for both organizations to formalize a shared commitment to […]
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