Airtel Nigeria is currently under regulatory fire as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has imposed a ₦104 million penalty on the telecom operator over alleged violations of SIM card registration guidelines in Kano State. The NCC, in its findings, reported that Airtel failed to adhere to strict subscriber registration procedures, […]
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MTN Nigeria has officially kicked off the 2025 edition of its flagship employee volunteerism initiative, 21 Days of Y’ello Care, with a renewed focus on digital inclusion and grassroots empowerment. Now in its 18th year, this year’s campaign is themed “Connecting at the Roots – Connecting Communities through Digital Tools,” […]
Globacom has unveiled a range of highly affordable roaming packages tailored for Nigerians embarking on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, offering customers the ability to stay connected with family and friends at unbeatable rates. The leading telecommunications provider announced that its Hajj roaming packages are designed not only for pilgrims but […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially commissioned an e-Health project at the State Specialist Hospital in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The project, unveiled on Thursday, May 29, was spearheaded by Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC. It underscores the […]
MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the School of Media and Communication at Pan Atlantic University, has officially launched the fourth cohort of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP), welcoming 20 outstanding media professionals from across Nigeria’s print, broadcast, digital, and content creation sectors. The six-month fully funded certificate programme, which commenced […]
Leading telecommunications company, MTN Group, has been inducted into the inaugural Brand Africa Hall of Fame, in recognition of its transformational impact on African consumers and its consistent contributions to shaping a positive narrative for the continent. The announcement was made during the unveiling of the 2025 Brand Africa 100 […]
Despite recording a slight uptick in broadband penetration—from 47.73% in March to 48.15% in April 2025—Nigeria is nowhere near meeting its National Broadband Plan (NBP 2020–2025) target of 70% by the end of this year. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), broadband subscriptions now total 104.3 million. Yet this […]
MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna Ikeme, has emphasized the critical role of local content in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to deliver accurate and region-specific outcomes across Africa. Speaking at the recent Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Conference in Abuja, Ikeme stressed that while data has […]
MTN Nigeria has initiated legal action against more than 20 banks in an attempt to recover over ₦6 billion linked to unpaid interconnect fees owed by SleekChip Technologies Limited. This move follows a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja ordering SleekChip to pay $1.97 million (in naira) plus interest to […]
Globacom has encouraged young Nigerian girls to aim high in the tech space, assuring them of the company’s continued support in helping them achieve their goals. Speaking at the 13th Girls in ICT Day held in Lagos and hosted by E-Businesslife Communications Limited, Adeboye Adeniji, Vertical Head for Financial Institutions […]