The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Computer Security Incidents Response Team (CSIRT) for the telecoms sector has uncovered two new cyber threats, one targeting Windows Platforms and the other a specific type of router. The findings were made public earlier this week in two separate advisories issued by the cyber-space protection […]
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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the Senate President, has urged Multichoice Nigeria not to risk offending Nigeria by raising pricing on its products while the case is still being probed.. Lawan issued the warning in response to subscribers’ concerns to the upper legislative Chamber, which resulted in the chamber ordering a […]
Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India’s largest communications solutions provider, exhibited 5G’s high-speed, low-latency capabilities, claiming that they will alter the future of video entertainment and improve the customer experience. Airtel recreated the in-stadium experience of Kapil Dev’s memorable 175 not out vs Zimbabwe at the 1983 Cricket World Cup using cutting-edge […]
As it concentrates on executing its strategy to drive growth, de-leverage faster, and expose value in its fintech and fibre businesses, MTN Group has announced senior leadership appointments to operating companies in Nigeria, Iran, and Sudan, all of whom are internal candidates. The appointments will begin on April 1, 2022. […]
MTN Group this week committed to supporting a bi-national conference for businesses operating in South Africa and Nigeria during the first visit to its South African headquarters of the chairman of MTN Nigeria, the Group’s biggest operating company. The commitment was made to Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa H.E. Muhammed […]
In conjunction with MTN Nigeria, Tecnotree Corporation, a Finnish-based global provider of digital transformation solutions for Communication Service Providers CSPs and Digital Service Providers DSPs, has launched its digital multi-experience platform, “Tecnotree Moments.” The multi-experience partner ecosystem intends to develop lifestyle packages of content, applications, and connectivity for global, local, […]
MTN Nigeria holds a press conference on February 27, 2022, in the Eko Hotels & Suites Grand Ballroom in Lagos, to officially launch the Group-wide brand refresh. The corporation unveiled its brand reinvention with a thoughtful motto, “What Are We Doing Today?” It also clarified the context for the new logo, […]
Bharti Airtel announced on Friday that it has agreed to purchase Vodafone’s 4.7 percent ownership in Indus Towers on the condition that the revenues be used to invest in Vodafone Idea and pay off the mobile tower company’s debts. Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea (VIL) has been unable to pay its debts […]
MTN Communications Nigeria PLC and Mafab Communications Limited, the provisional winners of the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum license, have paid the Nigerian Communications Commission $273.6 million each for the 5G Spectrum license. Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), announced the payment status today, February […]
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami, has pushed startups and innovators in the Nigeria ecosystem to take ownership of existing regulations in order to further consolidate and strengthen the ecosystem’s achievements. Pantami issued the charge when he met with indigenous innovators in Lagos to discuss options […]