Concerns as Starlink hike prices again, sets tone for sector’s tariff hike regime

By Favour Unukaso ELON Musk satellite firm, Starlink, a player in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has announced hike in its subscription fees in the country, effective January 27, 2025.The firm made the announcement in a public notice on Friday.     This new development is coming about two and half months after it was suspended by... Read More

Telecoms sector contributes N2.5tr to Nigeria’s GDP

THE telecommunications and Information Services sector in Nigeria has, in the first quarter 2023, contributed N2.508 trillion in terms of financial value contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), representing 14.13 per cent.   Figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that the sector recorded a 4.3  per cent.  increase... Read More

Elon Musk’s Starlink gives Nigerians two alternative payment channels

FOR Nigerians willing to explore the Internet via Elon Musk Starlink platform, the firm has offered two alternative payment channels to order its hardware. Starlink, at the weekend, said Nigerians can use either Payday or barter, which are platforms that allow people to create virtual dollar cards and fund them with naira. Starlink is... Read More