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 […]
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The Oyo State Government has entered into a partnership with telecommunications and digital solutions company, Globacom, to introduce innovative traffic management solutions across the state. The collaboration aims to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow, and modernize urban mobility by leveraging Globacom’s expertise in digital technology. During the launch of […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Glo Festival of Joy promo continues to thrill subscribers across Nigeria, with another successful draw held in Abuja on Friday, January 17, 2025. The event, which took place at the Gloworld store on Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse, is part of Globacom’s annual tradition of rewarding and exciting its customers […]
MTN Nigeria has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian organisation, the first company in the telecommunications industry, and the first within the MTN Group to earn the Compliance Management System (CMS) certification from the International Accreditation Service (IAS). This globally recognised certification affirms MTN Nigeria’s commitment to […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering consumer protection and ensuring fair competition within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The agreement was formalized on January 14, 2025, during a ceremony held in Abuja. Dr. Aminu […]