NIN- SIM linkage: Activist drag MNOs, others to court, claims N10bn damages
March 4, 2024 A rights campaigner, Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje, on Monday filed a suit before a Federal High Court in Lagos, against telecommunications companies in Nigeria, challenging the recent barring…
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector: A Beacon of Hope amidst Challenges
By Johnson Ademola In the midst of political tumult and upheaval, there is a tale of remarkable progress emerging from Nigeria’s telecom landscape. It’s a story that should be…
Sweet telecom tales and a dutiful public servant, by Ken Ugbechie
Away from the wild and vicious political ecosystem, there are pleasant tales emerging from the nation’s telecom space. The statistics are as cheering as they are goodly. Stakeholders in this…
UNICEF tasks FG on access to digital learning platforms for Nigerian children
June 16, 2023 As Nigeria joins the rest of Africa to commemorate the Day of the African Child, UNICEF calls on governments and other stakeholders to exploit the opportunities offered…
Pre-registered SIM: EFCC moves to check fraudulent withdrawal, meets operators
June 14, 2023 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has met with representatives of telecommunications and financial technology companies (fintechs) in its bid to check the increasing incidence of…
Telecoms contribute N2.5trn to Nigeria’s GDP in Q1 of 2023 – NCC
June 9, 2023 Telecommunications and ICT services contributed N2.508 trillion to Nigeria’s GDP in the first quarter of 2023, the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) stated on Thursday. This is contained…
Airtel Nigeria launches eSIM for smart devices
Jan. 24, 2023 Airtel Nigeria on Tuesday announced the launch of an eSIM (embedded SIM), a digital SIM that enables customers to access same functionality as using a physical SIM….
Airtel unveils partnership with TDAfrica, Microsoft to empower SMEs
October 26, 2022 Airtel Nigeria has announced a partnership with Microsoft and tech and solutions distribution giant, TD African to unveil Smartbox office internet bundles. Airtel’s Director, Business, Ogo Ofomata,…
Apple, Samsung to upgrade phone software in India for 5G rollout by Dec
October 12, 2022 Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics will upgrade software for their 5G-enabled phones in India by December, the companies said on Wednesday, as Indian authorities press mobile phone…
Copyright: Musician sues Airtel for N350m for alleged unlawful use of song
Musician Veno Marioghae-Mbanefo on Friday prayed a Federal High Court to declare as unlawful, alleged unauthorised use of her 1985 hit song – Nigeria Go Survive – by Airtel Nig….