Two 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 […]
Read MoreMoMo PSB, the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to support small and medium-scale businesses with digital and financial tools that make it easier to run their operations efficiently, grow revenue, and scale sustainably. This Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the MoMo PSB […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned against fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works. In a joint statement issued by the Head, Public Affairs Department of the of the NSDC, Babawale Afolabi, the duo noted with dismay the rising incidents of avoidable […]
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Governments, industry representatives and international organizations representing over 70 countries at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026 reaffirmed today the need to strengthen support for the subsea cables at the heart of global digital communications. A declaration issued at the summit’s closing in Porto, Portugal, together with a set of recommendations developed by the International Advisory Body on […]
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