From Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has responded to concerns over the prolonged blackout in Yenagoa, the state capital, which was due to the vandalization of 13 high-voltage 132 transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada-Yenagoa between Ahoada in Rivers State and Igbogene in Bayelsa State According to Engr. Olice […]
Telecoms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially set September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for the mandatory linkage of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. According to the NCC, over 153 million SIMs […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released updated guidelines for SIM card registration and National Identity Number (NIN) linkage to strengthen security and introduce self-help measures. The newly issued “Business Rules” are aimed at supporting the National Identity Policy for SIM card registration and related activities. A key highlight of […]
MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, has issued a stark warning about the state of Nigeria’s telecom sector, describing it as being on life support. Read Also: MTN, Huawei Launch Joint Technology Innovation Lab to Drive Africa’s Digital Transformation Speaking at a telecom investment forum on Tuesday, Toriola compared the […]
Over the weekend, many telecom subscribers found themselves unable to access their phone lines due to verification issues between their National Identification Numbers (NINs) and their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs). This resulted in the blocking of their numbers by telecom service providers, in line with the NIN-SIM linkage laws and […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has addressed online reports suggesting a link between the ongoing subscriber line barring exercise and the planned national protest. The organization categorically states that there is no connection between the two events. The deadline for the NIN/SIM link registration was previously […]
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has demonstrated remarkable stability in recent years, significantly contributing to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, the sector, particularly the telecommunications sub-sector, is now exhibiting signs of distress that worry industry operators. The sector’s recent struggles, including declining revenues, a drop in […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has strongly refuted allegations of compromising sensitive data of Nigerian citizens, as recently reported. In a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, NIMC assures the public that the data of Nigerians remains secure and has not been compromised. The Commission has […]
Are you in the market for a new smartphone that won’t break the bank, delivers exceptional performance, and has many benefits? Allow me to introduce you to the TECNO POVA 6 Neo. You might have heard some buzz about this device, but here are five compelling reasons why the TECNO […]
The latest statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reveal a slight decrease in telecom subscriptions across networks, from 224,713,710 in December 2023 to 219,304,281 in March 2024. This decline has been attributed to the weak purchasing power caused by the harsh economic conditions in Nigeria, which also […]