Smile Nigeria, acclaimed as the leading second-tier telecom operator in Nigeria, has a history that belies its age and spread. Always deploying cutting-edge technology, Smile has often ascended heights which other industry players not only marvel at but always strive to emulate and then play catch-up. The company has recorded […]
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Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in Africa, has announced the appointment of Carl Cruz as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Networks Limited in Nigeria. The appointment, which takes effect from May 5th, 2023, will also see Mr. Cruz join […]
Lagos, Nigeria. Wednesday, April 20, 2023 – The Chief Executive Officer of 9mobile, Juergen Peschel, is among the eminent personalities speaking at the Fintech Cybersecurity & Fraud Summit 2023 scheduled to hold on April 27, 2023, at the Civic Center Lagos. Peschel will deliver a keynote address titled, ‘The Role […]
It was a moment of Joy and excitement for Business Partners of Nigeria’s telecommunications solutions provider, Globacom, as they got to reap the reward of their partnership. The company celebrated dealers across the country, rewarding them with mouth-watering gifts including houses, brand-new cars, and household appliances. They received the prizes at […]
MTN Nigeria has partnered with US-based digital music platform, Apple Music, to offer free access to a premium selection of songsas part of efforts to ensure customers can enjoy quality entertainment on the go. MTN customers who subscribe to the service will have access to Apple Music’s catalogue of over […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is not the regulator of the contents of the social media networks that many stakeholders have complained about. The submission came during a recent visit of the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN), led by its Executive Secretary, Blessing Akinsolotu, who […]
Nigeria’s most innovative brand, 9mobile, has been recognized for its innovative efforts in the telecommunications sector at the 2023 edition of The Industry Awards held recently in Lagos. The event was organized to appreciate the outstanding contributions and achievements of organizations in various industries, including telecommunications. 9mobile stood out in […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been inundated with enquiries by the media on allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” made against the Commission by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative Media. The Commission wishes to make the following clarifications: The Commission denies the allegations in their […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has recommended that users of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to avoid falling victim to account takeover by hackers. In an advisory issued on Tuesday, NCC-CSIRT noted that WhatsApp, which is a Meta-owned service, is […]
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to continually drive initiatives that accelerate broadband deployment to increase penetration and make internet connection readily available to telecom consumers. The EVC stated this at the 10th […]