Nigerian Telecommunications Company, Globacom Ltd, has categorically denied reports circulating about its alleged indebtedness to MTN for interconnect charges. According to a reliable source within Globacom, the purported amount owed, standing at N1.6 billion, has been settled without any dispute. The denial follows a public pre-disconnection notice shared on the […]
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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) issued a stern notice to subscribers regarding the impending disconnection of services due to non-compliance with the Registration of Communication Subscribers’ Regulations 2022 (SIM-NIN Linkage). Citing the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) directive dated 15 December 2023, ALTON emphasized the necessity for […]
Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has revealed that an estimated $2 billion investment is needed for the expansion of fiber optic cables across Nigeria. Dr. Tijani emphasized the potential improvement in service quality for mobile telephony and home internet services with the prioritization […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has raised concerns about the potential impact of forex scarcity on job creation within the telecommunications sector. Read Also: Minister Tijani Unveils Job Creation Plans through Starlink Initiatives During an industry interactive session with the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive […]
The Senate has granted confirmation to Dr. Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). The endorsement follows the presentation and adoption of the Committee on Communication’s report by Chairman Bilbis Ikra (APC-Zamfara) during the Committee of the Whole session on Thursday. Chairing the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) emphasized the crucial role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in fighting financial crimes, advocating for the utilization of real-time surveillance, regulatory compliance, and secure data processing. The commission also emphasized the necessity of collaborative efforts among various stakeholders to address the issue […]
With our value-based collaboration with ISPs to unlock mutually beneficial opportunities and partnerships, we foresee an era of limitless possibilities for growth, innovation, and excellence with Phase 3 being poised as the network of the future Africa’s leading independent fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications service provider Phase 3 […]
As the industry media body, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), prepares for its stakeholders engagement event, the NITRA FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH) FORUM 2023, Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has thrown its weight behind the event. The event, which is slated to hold on October 26, […]
The inaugural West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE) placed a spotlight on the pressing need for a dependable telecommunications infrastructure to facilitate the delivery of essential services and products within a connected ecosystem in West Africa. This event, themed ‘The Future of Infrastructure, Connectivity And […]
Aminu Maida, currently serving as the Executive Director of Technology & Operations at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), is a seasoned technical professional with a remarkable track record spanning more than 15 years. His expertise extends across multiple functions and includes international experience in the fields of FinTech, […]