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 […]
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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 […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its approval for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to disconnect Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to financial institutions with outstanding debts. The disconnection will take effect if the institutions fail to settle their overdue invoices by Monday, January 27, 2025. The Commission […]
MTN Nigeria has set a groundbreaking record as the first Nigerian organization, the first telecommunications company, and the first entity within the MTN Group to achieve the prestigious Compliance Management System (CMS) certification from the International Accreditation Service (IAS). This internationally recognized certification underscores MTN Nigeria’s dedication to upholding world-class […]
Sub-Saharan African countries incurred a loss of $1.56 billion due to government-imposed internet shutdowns in 2024, according to a report by Top10VPN, an international VPN review website. This accounts for 19% of the global $7.69 billion lost to internet disruptions and marks a 10% decrease from the $1.74 billion recorded […]
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has confirmed that the Federal Government is considering a proposal for an increase in telecommunications tariffs. However, he clarified that the hike will not be as high as the 100% proposed by telecom operators. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, in […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, is currently holding discussions with representatives from major telecommunications companies, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel, Globacom, and 9Mobile, as tensions rise over proposed increases in call and data tariffs. The meeting comes against the backdrop of telecom operators’ recent appeals for […]
MTN Nigeria employees, fondly called MTNers, took a powerful stand against gender-based violence (GBV) during this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. In a moving demonstration of solidarity, MTNers gathered at the company’s rooftop event center in Lagos, holding hands to form a united front against GBV […]