With approval from the nation’s telecommunications regulator, and to further ensure a robust conversation around the recent law declaring telecom infrastructure as a Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), positioning it as a national resource to be protected, the planned CNII & Sustainability Conference 2025 discuss has been rescheduled to hold on […]
Telecoms
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 […]
The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have announced a high-level industry forum aimed at developing a practical roadmap for the implementation of the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Bill and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s telecom sector. The […]
In a bold move to fortify Nigeria’s digital frontiers, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has officially announced the National Cybersecurity Conference (NCSC 2025), slated for 9th–10th July 2025 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Unveiled at a press […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom licensees in Nigeria to inform consumers of major service outages on their networks through media channels, stating the cause(s) of the service interruption, and the area(s) affected by the service interruption/outage, as well as the time that would be taken to restore […]
Lagos, Nigeria – April 30, 2025 Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced a revision of its SMS alert charges, with the new rate set at ₦6 per message, up from the previous ₦4. The updated fee structure will take effect on Thursday, May 1, 2025. In a message sent to […]
The Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), the nation’s leading Internet Exchange Point, has announced a groundbreaking achievement: surpassing 1 Terabit per second (1Tbps) in aggregate peak domestic internet traffic for the first time1 . This landmark achievement signifies a major advancement in the development of Nigeria’s internet infrastructure and […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, transparency, and consumer protection in addressing the issue of unclaimed prepaid airtime recharges. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement forum focused on the matter, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, emphasized the need to strike a […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that four data centers are currently under construction in Lagos, marking a significant step in the state’s efforts to strengthen its digital infrastructure. This announcement was made at the Lagos House in Marina during a courtesy visit by Her Royal Highness, Princess Alice […]
Through an initiative that aims to strengthen consumer protection in the evolving telecommunications sector while providing a safety net for subscribers who have unused airtime, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a 12-month grace period for telecom subscribers to reclaim unused prepaid credits from deactivated mobile lines. This was […]
