The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) has voiced its opposition to the planned strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in response to the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs. Addressing the matter on Thursday, NATCOMS President, Mr. Deolu Ogunbanjo, described the proposed strike as counterproductive, warning it could […]
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MTN Nigeria has started the new year with a bold and impactful initiative, launching its “Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D.)” campaign at an intimate event held at MTN Plaza, Lagos. The campaign is a call to action for Nigerians to take deliberate steps to inspire change and foster community […]
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) recently welcomed the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), led by its Secretary General, Mr. Rodney Taylor, on a courtesy visit to its Abuja Secretariat. The high-level meeting marked a significant step toward fostering strategic ties between the two regions, aimed at addressing shared challenges […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved tariff adjustment requests from telecommunications network operators in response to rising operational costs. The adjustment, capped at a maximum of 50% of current tariffs, falls significantly below the over 100% increase sought by some operators. The NCC, empowered by Section 108 of the […]
FBNQuest Asset Management, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, has achieved an impressive A+ rating from Agusto & Co. Limited, a leading Nigerian credit rating agency. The accolade highlights the company’s robust operational framework, exceptional risk management practices, and strong investment capabilities. In its recent report, Agusto & Co. praised […]
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), in partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has launched an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing government service delivery and food security. The initiative, which introduces the National Identity Number (NIN) enabled farmer registry and the Government to People (G2P) […]
The Nigerian government has approved a 60% increase in telecom tariffs, a decision that has been awaited by service providers for over a decade. Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and the Digital Economy, confirmed the changes during a recent announcement. The new rates will see the cost […]
The Managing Director of PalmPay, Chika Nwosu, has highlighted smartphone penetration, improved internet connectivity, and technological innovation as pivotal factors for expanding mobile money access in Nigeria. Speaking during a media engagement at the company’s Lagos headquarters on Friday, January 2025, Nwosu noted that Nigeria’s smartphone penetration is projected to […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of nine banks from the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) platform over unresolved debts owed to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). In a statement released by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Mouka, the affected banks were given until Monday, […]
The federal government is set to introduce a landmark legislation aimed at safeguarding the telecommunications industry and accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, disclosed this during an interview on Prime Time with Arise Television on Thursday night. He revealed that […]