Telecom News

In demonstration of its responsiveness to global trends and the dynamics in the Information and Communications Technology ecosystem, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated the process for the review of existing licensing structure in the Nigerian telecommunications industry. An important step towards achieving this was taken recently by the Executive Vice...

In demonstrating its commitment to supporting the Federal Government and the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami’s efforts to drive the National Identity Number (NIN) registration, MTN is exponentially increasing capacity to provide enrolment services across its customer interaction touchpoints pan-Nigeria, rural locations inclusive. A reliable...

One of the ICT firms that have contributed to the development of the industry is Inlaks. Engr. Femi Adeoti, MD and CEO of the firm spoke on how the company have metamorphosed from a reseller of computer accessories to a leading IT systems integrator in Nigeria and Africa serving over...

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, and Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa will attend the 2020 edition of the Nigeria ICT Impact Forum (NIICF). These personalities will join other confirmed high-profile speakers for the event...

Customers of 9mobile have been rewarded with cash and smartphones in its recent promo. The telecommunications company said it has so far rewarded over 59 customers with N1million each and given out 3,000 smartphones in its Mega Millionaire promo. Designed to reward 90 lucky customers with N1 million daily, the promo will...

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has reiterated the importance of collective efforts by all stakeholders toward enhancing the security of cyberspace for Nigerians, who now depend increasingly on digital tools and platforms to carry out their daily activities. The Minister stated this while delivering a...

The MTN Group has emerged as the most valuable African brand in the Brand Finance Africa 150 2020 ranking, which ascribes a brand value of US$3,3 billion to MTN. Brand value is the net economic benefit that a brand owner would achieve by licensing the brand in the open market....

The management of the Nigerian Communication Commission has reiterated that cyber security-aware is the concern of every Nigerian. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, said the need to be cyber security-conscious to guarantee online safety for internet users is “everyone's business”...

As the country celebrates international cybersecurity awareness month in October, Nigeria Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) has alerted the unsuspecting Nigerians especially internet users to be cautious of malicious and dangerous sites and as well take precaution in the cyberspace. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, NIGCOMSAT, Dr Abimbola Alale made...

Influencing the listing of MTN, one of the telecom giants in the country on the stock market has become the yardstick for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The regulatory action was taken by the NCC to facilitate the listing of MTN Nigeria on the country’s stock exchange market has continued...