The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have inaugurated a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables. This initiative aims to address the recurring issue of fiber optic cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation […]
Telecomms
Leading telecommunications company, Globacom, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering top-tier network efficiency and service excellence by continuing the nationwide upgrade of its infrastructure. The large-scale enhancement project, which commenced last year, includes the modernization of existing facilities and the deployment of new base transceiver stations. This initiative is aimed […]
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially handed over an advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project, the Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), to the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. The initiative aims to enhance the learning experience of students […]
15-year-old Ikenna Ikechukwu from Glorious Covenant School, Rivers State, has emerged as the champion of the 2024 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee. His victory in the nationwide competition, which saw over 34,000 students compete, earned him not only the prestigious title but also the unique opportunity to serve as MTN Nigeria’s […]
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have jointly established the Data Protection in Telecommunications Working Group (DPTWG), Cyber Era NG has learned. The National Commissioner and CEO of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, officially inaugurated the working group, expressing his enthusiasm for the collaboration […]
African Voices, the 30-minute magazine programme sponsored by Globacom, will shine the spotlight on two remarkable African figures in its latest edition. The episode, which began airing on DSTV Channel 401 on Saturday, features Nigerian Afrobeats and reggae-dancehall sensation Patoranking, alongside Derrick Cobbinah, a Ghanaian humanitarian dedicated to rehabilitating war […]
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications operator, has swiftly reversed a controversial 200% tariff increase on its 15GB weekly data plan after facing intense backlash from customers and regulatory concerns. The decision to roll back the hike was announced via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, accompanied […]
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS), a body representing telecom users in Nigeria, has called for sanctions against telecommunications operators for allegedly undermining the agreement between organized labour and the federal government. This comes as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced a nationwide boycott of telecom services starting March […]
MTN Nigeria has issued a public apology following widespread criticism over its recent tariff hike, which exceeded the 50% upward review approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The telecommunications giant faced backlash after implementing steep increases across various data plans, prompting an outcry from customers and regulatory scrutiny. The […]
The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed telecommunications providers to suspend the implementation of a 50% tariff increase, citing concerns over rising inflation and economic hardship. During a plenary session on Tuesday, lawmakers instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to put […]