The Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Jane Egerton-Idehen, has explained how new government satellites will help Nigeria’s security forces fight crime. Speaking during a television interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily program on Monday, she said these new space assets will give strong technical support to the […]
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Subscribers’ Data Usage Figures Corrected Following Temporary System Error MTN Nigeria has resolved a temporary system glitch that caused some subscribers to receive inaccurate data usage figures in their SMS usage notifications earlier this week. The telecommunications company explained that the issue resulted in some data usage figures being displayed […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strengthened its commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy agenda with the formal handover of the NCC Digital Industrial Park and NCC Learning Centre in Enugu to the Enugu State Government under a 15-year operational lease. The handover, according to the Commission, is aimed at expanding […]
In a decisive move aimed at aligning academic research with Nigeria’s national digital economy agenda, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has declared its commitment to advancing collaborative, problem-solving research with Nigerian tertiary institutions. The initiative is designed to harness emerging technologies to address real-world socio-economic challenges while equipping […]
Nigeria has called on African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and present a united front in shaping the future of global telecommunications and digital innovation, as the continent prepares for crucial elections at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The call was made during the Seventh Ordinary Session of the African […]
The main goal of this project is to make sure that at least 40 million homes across Nigeria can watch high-quality television. Not only will the picture be clearer, but these homes will also get access to as many as 100 free channels. The head of the NBC, whose name […]
In a decisive bid to reshape the educational landscape across the African continent, leading telecommunications giant Airtel Africa has announced an ambitious scaling up of its flagship digital inclusion initiative. The multinational operator has pledged to connect a total of 5,000 schools across its operational footprint to free, high-speed internet […]
The critical role of telecommunications infrastructure in anchoring Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape has taken center stage as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued a strategic national appeal to the country’s massive student population. In a major institutional push, the regulatory body has strongly charged Nigerian students to take up the […]
MTN Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to improving customer experience and strengthening digital connectivity across the country through sustained investment in network infrastructure and increased transparency on data usage. The assurance followed the conclusion of the company’s Data on Trial campaign, with MTN noting that while the event has ended, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has secured the third position among the best-performing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The recognition follows a comprehensive evaluation of federal MDAs using key […]