The Nigerian Communications Commission has launched a sweeping review of the country’s telecommunications policy, 26 years after the current framework was introduced. The Commission announced the review on Monday, releasing a consultation paper to gather input from stakeholders. Officials say the move is necessary as rapid technological changes and market realities have rendered the existing […]
In a major push for regional digital sovereignty, the Nigerian government is leading a high-level diplomatic initiative to integrate telecommunications frameworks across West Africa. As negotiations for a unified cross-border roaming agreement intensify, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is working alongside ECOWAS regulators to eliminate the “roaming barriers” that have historically inflated the cost of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
…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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]