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Nigeria moves to shield $75.6bn telecom sector from rising threats

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI As Nigeria’s telecom sector grows into a $75.6 billion industry, stakeholders are rallying to fortify its critical infrastructure against escalating threats, recognising its indispensable role in driving economic growth and digital transformation. The 7th edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), themed ‘CNII: Strengthening Protecticreate This initiative gains urgency following President […]

Telcos want FG to address pricing challenges, others

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Telecom operators in Nigeria have on Thursday urged the Federal Government to facilitate a constructive dialogue with industry stakeholders to address pricing challenges. The appeal was made in a joint statement by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON). The statement was signed by Mr […]

A rebirth in the telecom sector

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The Nigeria telecom market has undergone significant transformation over the past few years owing to various initiatives taken by the Government to boost the country’s internet infrastructure and broadband connection, growth in data consumption from businesses as well as individuals, growth in 5G deployments across the country and various innovations by the significant telecom market […]

FG suspends 5% excise duty on telecom services

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The Federal Government has suspended the implementation of the 5 per cent excise duty charge earlier proposed on telecom services in the country. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, disclosed this when he inaugurated a committee to review the 5 per cent exercise duty, on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency […]

Coronavirus: ATCON makes case for telecom technical staff

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…as scientists call for a lockdown The National Executive Council of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has requested that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) initiate the process of the national right of passage for all technical staff of telecommunications companies in the event of foreseeable lockdown by either the Federal Government or the […]

Telecom regulator solicits inputs on Internet code of practice

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has solicited for inputs from stakeholders as well as the general public in the Nigerian telecom industry to contribute in the development of a code of practice in support of an open internet. The regulator for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria explained that the establishment of internet industry code of […]

GSA, GSMA to partner on Spectrum for 5G networks

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The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) and the GSMA entered into an agreement, recently that will help pave the way for the development of 5G mobile broadband networks globally. Through this partnership framework, the two organisations will share and collaborate on spectrum management issues with particular reference to the allocation, harmonisation and market availability of […]

Lawyer sues NCC, Telecom firms over planned data tariff increment

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A lawyer, Kabir Akingbolu last Wednesday approached a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos to challenge the proposed increment in tariff of data by telecommunication companies. The tariff increment, which was allegedly ordered by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), was billed to become effective from December 1, 2016. Also sued apart from NCC are: MTN, Airtel, […]

MTN Data Centre, Ojota Receives Tier III Certification

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MTN Nigeria has been awarded the Tier III Certification for design of its data centre at Ojota Lagos from the Uptime Institute. MTN Data Centre was assessed on various criteria, all of which were passed successfully by the Uptime Institute which is an internationally recognized evaluator of data centres; haven awarded 490 certifications in 66 […]

NBC Set to License Free View TV Channels

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National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has commenced the process of issuing licences for the provision of free view digital television content to be transmitted to Nigerian households. Director of Public Affairs, NBC, Mr. Awwalu Salihu, who made this known recently, said the regulatory agency, after careful assessment of the current television market, observed serious gaps in […]

Glo Unveils Three Exciting Offers for Subscribers

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Telecom subscribers on the Glo network are in for exciting times as the total Information Communication Technology (ICT) solutions provider unveiled three exciting offers meant to enrich their communication experience. The offers which includes 200 per cent Bonus Airtime and Data, Glo Bounce and Data Bundles on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S6 […]

Telecom: Declaring National Infrastructure Emergency

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Oluwakemi Babatunde is a fish trader based in Epe, a small town about 40 Kilometers from mainland Lagos. She’s been in the fish trade for ages, having learnt the ropes from her mother who was also a fish trader, with clients in diverse places that include Lekki and Ajah in Lagos. Babatunde says that today, […]