Leading digital financial services provider, OPay, has announced the inclusion of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) in its flagship ₦1.2 billion scholarship initiative, marking a significant milestone in its 10-year commitment to education and youth empowerment across Nigeria. The move makes UNICAL the eighth beneficiary of the scheme in 2025. […]
Telecomms
Thirteen out of Sixteen commercial banks have repaid ₦171 billion—95% of the ₦180 billion owed to telecom operators. This repayment clears the path for full implementation of End-User Billing (EUB), shifting USSD charges from bank accounts to users’ airtime. The move, confirmed by ALTON Chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, marks a […]
MTN Nigeria has concluded the 2025 edition of its celebrated employee volunteerism campaign, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, reaffirming its role as a driver of inclusive digital development across Nigeria. With the theme “Connecting at the Roots: Connecting Communities Through the Use of Digital Tools”, this year’s campaign delivered transformational […]
PalmPay and Globacom have reignited excitement among mobile users with the launch of the second edition of their “Recharge and Win Bonanza,” a promotional campaign designed to reward customers who purchase Glo airtime and data through the PalmPay app. The campaign runs from June 19 to August 8, 2025. Throughout […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new billing structure for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking transactions, placing payment responsibility directly on users through airtime deduction rather than bank account charges. This shift to End-User Billing (EUB) means that customers will now pay for each USSD session upfront […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and other institutional stakeholders, has intensified efforts to bridge the rural digital divide through the promotion of community networks in underserved and unserved areas across Nigeria. The collaboration culminated in a two-day policy workshop held from […]
MTN Uganda is advancing plans to structurally separate its mobile money platform, MTN MoMo, from its core telecommunications operations in line with the country’s evolving regulatory landscape. This move comes in direct response to Uganda’s National Payment Systems Act of 2020, which mandates the creation of distinct legal entities for […]
The 2025 Ojude Oba Festival kicked off in grand style as telecommunications giant Globacom hosted a spectacular cultural evening titled “Evening with Glo”, marking two decades of the company’s consistent sponsorship of the iconic celebration. The event featured legendary Juju musician Evangelist Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi and Fuji music icon Wasiu […]
In celebration of World Environment Day 2025, Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by launching a nationwide campaign to combat plastic pollution. This year’s global theme, “Ending Plastic Pollution,” resonated strongly with Airtel’s mission of environmental stewardship. The company’s initiative, branded #UnPlasticAfrica, commenced […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced the development of a cybersecurity framework aimed at reinforcing the safety and integrity of Nigeria’s communications sector, in light of growing digital threats and vulnerabilities. At a strategic meeting focused on cybersecurity framework development, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the […]