By Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released an amended working draft of the Business Rules for Mobile Virtual Network Operations (MVNOs), setting out a comprehensive framework to regulate onboarding, integration, revenue sharing, and consumer protection in the country’s fast-evolving telecoms sector. The rules, published in Version 2.0 of the Commission’s MVNO […]
Read MoreBy Shola Olusola THE Federal Government has launched an artificial intelligence-powered platform, GovGuideNigeria, aimed at simplifying access to government information and public services for Nigerians across the country. This was revealed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, Thursday, via a statement posted on his X handle. […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso FRESH concerns have emerged in the ongoing legal dispute between former Pan African Towers CEO, Azeez Amida, and Pan African Towers Limited, following claims that the company is relying on procedural tactics to delay substantive determination of the matter rather than directly addressing the underlying dispute. According to court filings, Amida’s […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso SOCIAL media company, Meta has injected an estimated $820 million into the Nigerian economy through its digital platform ecosystem, as local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly rely on social commerce to survive macroeconomic headwinds. According to new independent research, the tech giant’s suite of applications, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has […]
Read MoreBy Shola Olusola NIGERIA’s judiciary and telecommunications regulator have pledged deeper collaboration to safeguard connectivity, protect critical infrastructure, and strengthen online safety as the country accelerates into a digital future. This commitment was underscored at the opening of the 2026 Workshop for Justices and Judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications, jointly organized by the National […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso NIGERIA’s telecommunications operators have come under intense pressure as the Federal Government has laid down a clear mandate for improved service delivery. Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, declared that the era of excuses is over, insisting that the conditions for better service have now been established. […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso TELECOMMUNICATIONS firm, Airtel has delivered a landmark financial performance for the 2026 fiscal year, characterized by record-breaking customer acquisitions, a massive leap in profitability, and a definitive shift toward a data-centric business model. Driven by disciplined execution, and a robust digital strategy, the Group saw its Profit After Tax skyrocket […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso IN a strategic move to sanitize the state’s urban landscape, the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), supported by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced the commencement of a pilot cleanup exercise for telecommunications infrastructure. The exercise is scheduled to begin on May 12, 2026, at the Emina Crescent […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso TELECOM operators will need to deploy more sites in the cities as indications have shown that urban centres are now prone to more telephone services congestions. This is based on the latest insights on Nigeria’s telecom sector produced by Ookla on behalf of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Two insights, Connectivity Report: […]
Read MoreBy Shola Olushola NIGERIA is the most spammed country in Africa. In 2025, 51 per cent of all unknown calls received by Nigerians were identified as spam or fraud, more than one in every two. Nigeria ranked eight globally and sat at the top of the African league table, ahead of South Africa (30 per […]
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