The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced substantial progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 initiative to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). To date, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked, marking an impressive 96% compliance rate—up from 69.7% in January 2024. As the […]
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As Nigeria stands at the forefront of a technological revolution, the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on national development has become a critical topic of discussion. The nation, eager to harness the immense potential of AI, is witnessing a concerted effort among various stakeholders to explore the prospects, policies, and […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced significant strides in the Federal Government’s 2020 initiative to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). As of now, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to NINs, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96%, a notable increase […]
MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and its local partner, the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), is thrilled to announce the launch of the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. This initiative, a key component of the broader Africa PachiPanda Challenge, aims to drive innovation and tackle critical […]
MTN Nigeria has taken another step in supporting grassroots sports by inducting 20 promising athletes into the Making of Champions (MoC) Athletics Academy. The induction ceremony took place at MTN’s headquarters in Ikoyi, Lagos, during a press conference. The selected athletes were chosen based on their exceptional performances in the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecom companies, including MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, to ensure that subscribers are attended to within 30 minutes of their arrival at service centers. This is part of the newly issued ‘Quality of Service Business Rules,’ introduced in August 2024, following a draft […]
Telecom giant Globacom has unveiled a new streaming platform, WiFlix, granting its subscribers unlimited access to a vast collection of entertainment content. The service, which is designed to enhance the online experience for Globacom users, is now available on both Android and iOS devices. In a statement, the company announced […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted permits to various companies, including MTN Communications Nigeria Plc and Golden Penny Power Limited, to generate mini-grid electricity. This initiative is part of efforts to boost off-grid power solutions in the country. According to NERC’s report for the first quarter of 2024, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out a new directive designed to simplify and enhance transparency in the tariff plans, bundles, and promotions offered by telecommunications operators in the country. The directive, titled “Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector,” was released on July 29, […]
Industry experts at the 10th edition of the Information Communications and Telecommunication Exhibition (ICTEL Expo) have stressed the need to find a balance between fostering innovation and implementing effective regulations within Nigeria’s fintech sector. The event, organized by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) under the theme “New […]