By Staff Reporter FOLLOWING recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West Afrcan region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections. Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso BY last weekend, telecommunications operators have barred about 40 million Subscribers Identification Modules (SIM) cards not linked to owners National Identity Numbers (NIN). The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), which disclosed this, said more telephone lines would be barred by the end of March. ALTON Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, who […]
Read MoreTO advance Information and Technology (IT) development in Nigeria, Anambra and Lagos States have agreed to a collaborative partnership that will see to the strengthening of their respective IT ecosystems. This collaborative effort, which stemmed from bilateral meetings with the IT Ecosystem members during the Reverse Trade Mission in the United States of America, […]
Read MoreBy Shola Adesola BOLT, Africa’s leading ride-hailing platform, has concluded the last and final phase of its Bolt Accelerator Program- an initiative in collaboration with The Nest Innovation Park to empower its driver community to redefine their roles as entrepreneurs and amplify economic growth prospects across Nigeria. The post mentorship graduation ceremony was held […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso MARKET penetration of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nigeria appeared to have witnessed a rebound in the last few months ending November 2023. Checks showed that as of June 2023, 126 ISPs whose data were submitted to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had a total of 193,199 active customers, but by November, […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso BASED on the updated telecoms indicator by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telephone density (teledensity) in Nigeria has dropped from 115.63 per cent to 102.30 per cent. NCC explained that the adjustment became necessary to reflect the latest population growth figures and align with international best practices. The Commission said the adjustment, […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso GOING forward, telecommunications sector licensees will be held more accountable for all their deeds in the sector. The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, stated this in Lagos Thursday, during an enlarged media interaction with journalists. Aminu, who used the occasion to unveil his plan for the sector, said […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that MTN and Globacom have reached an agreement to resolve the interconnect debt issue, over which the former was to disconnect the latter. This came as the 10-day pre-disconnection notice issued by the Commission lapsed today. However, NCC in a statement signed by […]
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso Original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Tecno, has unveiled a promo for its users and customers across Nigeria. The promo comes with many prizes, including cashback, fabulous gifts and SPARK 20 phones throughout January 2024. The promotion, which will run throughout January 2024 is in partnership with PalmPay, Nigeria’s fintech platform, to ensure […]
Read MoreAI in Nigeria is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) conference and hackathon, InnovateAI Lagos 2024. InnovateAI Lagos 2024, which is set to be a pivotal event in the Nigerian artificial intelligence industry is themed: “Adapting AI For Nigeria: Crafting Intelligent Solutions For Our Unique Landscape” and will explore the transformative power of […]
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