The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that more than 25 million phones were stolen in Nigeria between March 2023 and April 2024. This alarming statistic is part of the bureau’s Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey 2024. According to the report, approximately 17,965,741 individuals were victims of phone […]
Telecoms
Nigerians are bracing for increased expenses on mobile calls, data, and SMS following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) decision to unveil a new tariff plan for the telecommunications sector effective December 13, 2024. This move, according to the NCC, is aimed at simplifying tariff structures and improving consumer experience across the industry. […]
Nigerians were once again plunged into darkness on Wednesday following yet another collapse of the national power grid. This marks the 12th collapse of the grid in 2024, with 11 previous failures recorded between January and November. The national power grid experienced a particularly challenging period in October, when it […]
Airtel Nigeria has appointed Dinesh Balsingh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Adeniran. According to him, Balsingh brings over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having […]
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Communications (IIC). This prestigious position highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in global telecommunications and digital innovation. The IIC, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to introduce new tariff guidelines for telecom operators, scheduled to take effect on December 13, 2024. Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, disclosed the development during a briefing in Abuja on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The unveiling, initially […]
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, discloses the telecoms sector regulatory Commission is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria to design a robust regulatory framework to address cases of fraud in mobile financial transactions as such mobile channels are becoming the ‘primary mode […]
In Lagos and Edo State, Nigerians gathered to honor the legacy of High Chief Dr. Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, OFR, at the 17th Annual Raymond Dokpesi Endurance Trek. Held on October 25—Dokpesi’s birthday—the event was organized by the Raymond Dokpesi Centre for Media Development (RDCMD) to celebrate his pioneering contributions to […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that Starlink’s recent hike in subscription prices was carried out without prior approval from the regulatory authority. This was revealed in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on October 8, 2024. According to the NCC, Starlink’s unilateral decision […]
Over 12 million customers of First Bank Nigeria were left stranded on Tuesday as the bank’s digital platforms broke down, leaving them unable to access the bank’s app or carry out any financial transactions. The issue persisted throughout October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day, leading to widespread frustration among customers. Many […]