Telecommunications

Federal Government has ordered telecommunication companies to reverse their recent 10 per cent hike in calls and data prices. This decision means that telcos like MTN Nigeria and Airtel, who had initially increased the prices of…

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara state has ordered the restoration of telecomunication services in Gusau, the state capital. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had on September 4 directed telecommunications providers to shut…

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed telecommunications operators like MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9Mobile to block all SIM cards that are not registered with the National Identity Numbers in two weeks. This was disclosed by…

Despite the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigeria’s telecommunications and information services sectors remain the enablers of growth, with N2.3 trillion or 14.30 per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution in the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted claims that mobile network operators (MNOs) are laying 5G fibre cables in Lagos State and other parts of the country. In a statement by the NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr.…

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami at the Annual Cyber Security Conference organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Factional leader of…

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami at the Annual Cyber Security Conference organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.  The Minister of…

Nigerian businesses have kicked off the implementation of the 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, following the introduction of the Finance Bill. Last month, President Muhammadu Buhari had signed the country's finance bill into law, with…

Nigeria’s First indigenous network raring to beat Airtel, Dangote Group, others to lucrative bid. In a few days, all things being equal, Globacom would acquire 9mobile. Globacom plans to buy 9mobile (formerly Etisalat) and after…