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Telcos comply with FG directive, reverse 10% tariff hike

by on October 21, 2022 0

By Staff Reporter TELECOMMUNICATIONS operators have complied with the Federal Government (FG) directive, which ordered them to revert to status quo the 10 per cent tariff hike they implemented in the last two weeks. Specifically, checks on MTN and Airtel yesterday, revealed that the telecommunications firms have complied.  For instance, both operators reversed their 1G […]

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FG directs MNOs to reverse unilateral 10% tariff hike

by on October 21, 2022 0

By Staff Reporter THE Federal Government has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to reverse the 10 per cent hike in tariffs, especially on data services, which they recently implemented.     In a statement, signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Reuben Muoka, the telecoms regulator said its board didn’t give final approval […]

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Why state governors are critical to Nigeria’s broadband target, by Pantami

by on October 21, 2022 0

By Favour Unukaso THE Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Pantami, in Abuja, told a gathering designed for State Governors that the potentials of broadband are so enormous that if made available for their citizens, will be the best gift for their economic emancipation. Pantami told the state governors and their representatives and other […]

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NITDA rues 24% women participation in ICT, calls for more digital exposure

by on September 28, 2022 0

THE National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has explained that women’s participation is crucial in the digital economy pursuit being championed by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.    The Head of Servicom Unit at NITDA, Mrs. Tariundu Ndoni, gave a goodwill message on behalf of the Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa at the Nigerian […]

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983,174 telephone lines activated in August 

by on September 28, 2022 0

By Favour Unukaso BY the end of August, telecoms operators activated 983, 174 telephone lines, which pushed active subscriptions from 208,969,445 million in July to 209,952,619 one month after.   The activation of the lines ensured that the country’s teledensity also leaped by 0.52 per cent, rising from 109.47 per cent in July to 109.99 by […]

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Skills dearth, affordability deny 3.2b people access to mobile infrastructure

by on September 28, 2022 0

By Adeyemi Adepetun THOUGH an increasing impact of mobile technology has been a trend in the last two decades, it has been disclosed that around 3.2 billion people, who are covered by networks are still unable to reap the benefits of connectivity, due to lack of skills, knowledge, affordability, relevant content and other factors.   […]

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Airtel revamps network to deliver faster Internet speed

by on September 6, 2022 0

By Favour Unukaso TELECOMMUNICATIONS services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has embarked on extensive network optimisation and modernisation programme in a move to offer customers on its network unrivalled data speed as well as enhance their overall mobile Internet experience. With this move, Airtel said customers on the network, can now enjoy a seamless, faster, and more […]

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Nigerian govt suspends 5% tax on telecoms services, to review policy

by on September 6, 2022 0

By Adeyemi Adepetun THE Federal Government on Monday announced the suspension of the proposed 5 per cent Excise Duty on telecommunications services, and inaugurated a committee chaired by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, to review the policy, immediately. Pantami, who inaugurated the Committee, which he chairs on the directive of […]

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Weak consumer spending, economic slowdown cut PC shipment to Nigeria

by on September 2, 2022 0

  By Staff Reporter SHIPMENTS of personal computing devices (PCD) to markets in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) suffered a huge decline in the second quarter of 2022.   The International Data Corporation (IDC), which revealed this in a document, categorised PCD to include desktops, notebooks, workstations, and tablets. It disclosed that shipment suffered a […]

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