Telecom sector shows resilience, contributes 9.1% to Q3 GDP

By Favour Unukaso ​NIGERIA’s telecommunications sector has continued to demonstrate its vital role in the nation’s economy, contributing a substantial 9.1 per cent to the country’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2025. This was up from 8.95 per cent in the same period of 2024. ​    According to the... Read More

Ogun records lowest telecom vandalization as telcos commend NSCDC

  By favour unukaso TELECOM operators have applauded the performance of the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) for its exceptional performance in protecting telecommunications infrastructure across the state.      The telcos under the aegis, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and through the Chairman, Gbenga... Read More

AI, privacy tools fuel 75% local businesses growth on Zoho

  By Favour Unukaso ZOHO, a global technology firm, has said that local businesses’ growing appetite for Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, paired with robust privacy measures, has enabled 75 per cent customer surge on its platform.   The growth reflected Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, where companies across sectors are integrating AI to streamline operations,... Read More

Telcos implement 50% hike as MTN increases data, SMS costs

By Favour Unukaso TELECOMMUNICATIONS operators may have actually begun the implementation of the Federal Government approved 50 per cent tariff hike as subscribers, especially on MTN network, woke up Tuesday to see that the price of its data subscriptions has gone up. This tariff hike came a bit earlier, as the telecoms operators had... Read More

Telco’s tariff increase and NCC’s patriotism

By Toby Prince IN the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country’s growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant contributions to Nigeria’s social and economic development, the sector has been struggling to keep up with the rising costs... Read More

Telecoms tariff hike shouldn’t be more than 30 to 60%, says Minister

  By Favour Unukaso THE Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, Wednesday, hinted that the tariff hike to be approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) should be between 30 and 60 per cent threshold.     Tijani said the ministry would not approve a 100 per cent hike, stressing that... Read More

Telcos propose 100% tariff hike amid backlashes

  By Favour Unukaso  TELECOMMUNICATIONS operators said they made a proposal of 100 per cent tariff hike to the regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in their plea for hike in tariffs on services offered including voice, data and digital.    MTN Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, disclosed this on Thursday, when he featured... Read More

MTN’s NTEL spectrum lease extension to boost 3G, 4G coverage

By Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the renewal of the spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications PLC (MTN Nigeria) and Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL).    This new agreement now includes coverage in all states including the FCT. This agreement covers the lease of NTEL’s 5MHz frequency division... Read More

Amid concerns, MAFAB explains 5G operations, plans 102 sites

By Favour Unukaso AMID concerns of not deploying services two years after obtaining the Fifth-Generation (5G) network licence from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mafab Communications has said that it is steadily advancing the technology in Nigeria. The NCC granted licenses to MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications Limited to roll out 5G services on... Read More

Telecoms infrastructure vandals in trouble as CNI law becomes effective

By Favour Unukaso THE Federal Government has finally signed the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024.’     The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday.      Via his X handle, Tijani said, “I would like to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the... Read More