The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced an administrative fee of ₦250,000 for companies applying for an Interim Service Authorisation (ISA), a temporary approval that enables telecommunications operators to test new services before launching them commercially. The fee is contained in the Commission’s newly unveiled General Authorisation Framework, […]
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MTN Group has announced the appointment of its Chief Information Officer, Shoyinka Shodunke, as the new IT Core Design and Delivery Executive, marking a significant leadership milestone within the Group. Shodunke brings a wealth of experience to the role, having held several senior technology and leadership positions across Africa. His […]
Before a video streams without buffering, before a payment alert drops in seconds and before a rural clinic connects to specialist care online, there is an invisible system doing the heavy lifting. That system is spectrum, the silent engine behind Nigeria’s digital life. This week, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken another major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure with the release of a draft Spectrum Roadmap for 2026–2030 and new guidelines that open up the lower 6GHz and 60GHz frequency bands. The roadmap, unveiled in Abuja, signals the regulator’s plan to prepare […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is reaching out to industry players, experts, and the public for input on Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, a technology poised to reshape how Nigerians access communication services. Through a newly released Consultation Paper, the Commission aims to gather insights on the opportunities, risks, and […]
Globacom has introduced a fresh dose of excitement to its digital services with the rollout of Travel Saga, a new action-packed mobile game created exclusively for Glo subscribers. Built around a rich storyline and role-playing elements, Travel Saga delivers fast, intense gameplay that mirrors the thrill of popular […]
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator is sharpening its focus for 2026 with a clear promise to consumers: noticeable improvements in how mobile and internet services actually work in everyday life. Under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says its priority for the year […]
Nigerian telecom and financial regulators are set to introduce a unified refund system aimed at resolving one of consumers’ most persistent frustrations: being charged for airtime or data that never arrives. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have jointly developed a new framework to […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is moving to deepen its review of competition in the telecommunications sector with the planned convening of a Stakeholder Consultative Forum in Lagos. The forum, billed for January 13, 2025, will bring together telecom operators, policymakers, regulators and other industry actors to […]
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is gearing up for a major fibre-optic expansion in 2026, anchored on Project BRIDGE, a $2 billion broadband infrastructure initiative backed by the Federal Government in partnership with the World Bank. The project, aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is designed to significantly […]