In a significant step towards protecting the rights of telecommunications consumers in Nigeria, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, hosted the Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, in Abuja. The meeting culminated in the signing of […]
Telecoms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is entering the final phase of its Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) 2023-2025, which is expected to conclude by the end of this year. This plan, which focuses on advancing Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, has played a key role in driving innovation, infrastructure development, and regulatory excellence […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has approved Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) plans to increase call and data tariffs. This was revealed at a meeting held in Abuja with stakeholders of various MNOs and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, […]
NVIDIA, an American multinational technology company that designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs), software, and other products for a variety of industries has unveiled the GeForce RTX 50 Series, based on its Blackwell technology that powers AI data center chips. This was announced by the company’s CEO, Jensen […]
LG Electronics, a South Korean multinational consumer electronics company has unveiled its latest electronic inventions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 with its showcase of innovative products and technologies. The company’s theme, “Life’s Good 24/7 with Affectionate Intelligence,” highlighted its focus on providing incredible convenience and new customer […]
Mafab Communications, a Nigerian telecommunications company that acquired a 5G license in 2021, is set to commence its 5G services by the end of the first quarter of 2025. The initial rollout will feature 102 operational sites in Kano and Abuja, requiring subscribers to purchase routers to access the network. […]
Telecom operators in Nigeria have issued a warning of potential service disruptions if the federal government fails to implement an upward review of tariffs in the sector. The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, stressing that […]
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 […]
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 […]