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 […]
Telecomms
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 […]
Abuja was abuzz over the weekend as MTN Nigeria introduced its Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D.) initiative to the capital, motivating residents to take decisive steps towards meaningful transformation. The event, held at Papiee’s Meatro on Friday, January 7, 2025, attracted a diverse audience, including young changemakers, spoken word […]
MTN Nigeria is currently the subject of widespread debate on X (formerly Twitter) after increasing the cost of one of its popular data plans from ₦2,000 to ₦6,000, sparking outrage among subscribers. Online checks reveal that the telecom giant’s 15GB weekly plan now costs ₦6,000, a sharp rise from the […]
Femi Adeniran, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria, called for a human-centric approach to workforce transformation amidst the rapid technological shifts at the 2025 Career Fair held at Pan-Atlantic University. Speaking during the panel discussion titled “Building a Workforce for the New Era: Talent, Technology, and Transformation,” […]
Globacom, a leading digital solutions provider, has teamed up with electronics giant Samsung to introduce an exclusive pre-order package for the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 series. This collaboration aims to provide Glo subscribers with special perks while reaffirming the company’s commitment to offering premium services. Unveiled on January 22, […]
MTN Nigeria’s mPulse team visited Glorious Covenant School in Rivers State to celebrate the exceptional achievement of Ikenna Ikechukwu, the 2024 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee champion. The event, held in January 2025, recognized Ikenna’s remarkable victory, which was sealed with his flawless spelling of “Cornucopia” at the Grand Finale in […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), an initiative aimed at improving internet access across the country. With Nigeria’s broadband penetration currently at 44%, the government is pushing to raise it to 70% by 2025, while also increasing investments in broadband infrastructure by […]
The planned protest against the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs has been called off following a last-minute intervention by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) suspended its decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, marking a shift in its stance […]