In a decisive policy move to lower communication costs and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has permanently abolished the 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed the development, describing it as a relief for over 172 million active subscribers and […]
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The United States Department of State now mandates that all Nigerian visa applicants disclose their social media history from the past five years as part of the visa application process. The policy announced on Monday by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria via X (formerly Twitter), warns that failure to provide […]
IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited, has stressed that protecting Nigeria’s communications infrastructure is critical to building a stronger digital economy. The company reaffirmed its commitment to working with government and industry stakeholders to create a resilient infrastructure landscape that can support the nation’s digital growth. Speaking in […]
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is entering a new era of growth, with fresh investments, stronger governance, and renewed optimism driving the industry forward. This was the assurance of Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), who spoke over the weekend at the unveiling of […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Idris Olorunnimbe as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The President also confirmed that Dr. Aminu Maida will continue in his role as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission. In addition to the chairman […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the umbrella body for mobile network operators, tower companies, and telecommunications infrastructure providers in Nigeria, has expressed deep concern over disruptions to the supply of diesel to cell sites across the country. In a statement on Wednesday, ALTON revealed that members […]
History has again been recorded by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) as Nigerian Seeds have been successfully Launched to the International Space Station Aboard NASA Crew-11 Mission at the Cape Canaveral, Florida in the United States on Friday| August 1, 2025. In a Statement, Director, Media and […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, whose current term was scheduled to end on August 31, 2025. According to a statement from the Presidency, the extension is intended to allow Mr. […]
Nigeria’s international travel prospects received a boost as the country’s passport climbed to 88th place in the latest Henley Passport Index released on July 18, 2025, its highest position in five years. This marks a significant rise from 97th place in 2023, reflecting growing diplomatic engagement and efforts to modernize […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has sounded a nationwide alarm over the escalating wave of vandalism and theft targeting telecom infrastructure, warning that if left unchecked, these criminal acts could lead to a catastrophic collapse of communication services across the country. In a strongly worded statement […]