July 1, 2025
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New Horizons CEO bags multiple awards from CPC, NIPR, OAU, others

by on June 18, 2025 0

By Favour Unukaso THE Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons Technologies, Tim Akano, has bagged several industry recognitions for its role in mentoring youths and others in the country. Akano, who is also a distinguished thought leader, pan Africanist and advocate for youth development, innovation, was honored by the Committee of Pro Chancellors (CPC) of...

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Telcos agree to USSD End-User Billing system, commence migration today

by on June 18, 2025 0

By Favour Unukaso TELECOMMUNICATIONS operators have agreed to commence the End-User Billing (EUB) model for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services, and it takes effect from today, Wednesday, June 18, 2025.    The telcos under the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) made this known yesterday in a statement signed by the...

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Remita processes N60tr transactions, plans expansion to regional markets

by on May 25, 2025 0

By Favour Unukaso PAYMENT technology platform, Remita has revealed plans to extend its services to other African markets.    Developed by SystemSpecs, which actually started as a payroll feature in an HR application has become a robust ecosystem, Remita currently processes over ₦60 trillion yearly in Nigeria.     The Managing Director/CEO of Remita Payment...

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NCC directs telcos to inform consumers about major outages 

by on May 25, 2025 0

By Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom licensees in Nigeria to inform consumers of major service outages on their networks through media channels, stating the cause(s) of the service interruption, and the area(s) affected by the service interruption/outage, as well as the time that would be taken to restore service....

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ABUAD partners New Horizons to embed 4IR skills into academic curriculum

by on May 6, 2025 0

By Favour Unukaso AFE Babalola University (ABUAD) has entered into a strategic partnership with New Horizons Nigeria to integrate Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skill sets into its academic curriculum. This collaboration aims to empower ABUAD students with globally relevant competencies in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, 3D Technology, and the Metaverse,...

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Banks complete N160b USSD debt payments to telecoms operators

by on May 1, 2025 0

By Favour Unukaso THE protracted Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debt imbroglio between the Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and telecommunications operators appeared to have been totally resolved. This was confirmed by Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, Thursday, when he featured on AriseTV to speak on the firm’s first quarter 2025 result,...

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Banks increase SMS alert charges, blame telcos 50% tariff hike

by on May 1, 2025 0

By Favour Unukaso DEPOSIT Money Banks (DMBs) will from today, May 1, begin to charge N6 instead of N4 for SMS transaction done on customers’ account. Leading the charge, yesterday in a notice to its teeming customers, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) attributed the adjustment to a recent upward review in telecommunication rates by service...

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Lawmaker partners New Horizons to empower Ogun youths

by on April 30, 2025 0

  ABOUT 1000 youths across Ogun state have been equipped with information and communications technology (ICT) skills to thrive in the digital economy. The training, which is organised by the senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Olamilekan, was in partnership with New Horizons Nigeria and targeted at ensuring that 1,000 youths are equipped with IT...

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NCA 2003 for review as telecom operators commit $1b on upgrades

by on April 30, 2025 0

By Favour Unukaso TELECOMMUNICATIONS operators have committed about $1 billion to the procurement of equipment to boost telephony service in Nigeria.     This was revealed by the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida in Lagos, Tuesday, at a Colloquium on a Legislative Agenda: The Nigerian Communications Act 2003 with the...

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