FG Unveils FreeTV: Free Digital TV for Mobile Phones
The Federal Government launches FreeTV, a free digital TV platform with over 100 channels via satellite, terrestrial, and mobile app, boosting digital inclusion.
Category : Telecommunications
Nigeria FTTH connections surge 149% in 2025
Nigeria's FTTH connections rose 149% to 210,065 by end-2025, NCC data shows. Expansion eases mobile network pressure, but challenges like high costs and infrastructure gaps persist.
2.3GHz Spectrum Allocation Reshapes Nigeria Broadband
The NCC finalizes 2.3GHz spectrum allocation, intensifying competition among ISPs like Cyberspace and Tizeti, boosting broadband expansion and digital inclusion across Nigeria.
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Nigerians Question FG Electric Tricycle Plan Amid Power Crisis
The Federal Government's plan to deploy 10,000 electric tricycles from August faces skepticism as Nigerians question feasibility amid unreliable electricity supply and security challenges.
CBN Orders Banks, Fintechs to Store Payment Data Locally by 2027
The Central Bank of Nigeria has mandated that all payment transaction data generated in Nigeria must be stored on local servers from January 1, 2027, to enhance data sovereignty and regulatory oversight.
MTN Social Bundle: What It Covers, Skips, and How to Subscribe
Learn what the MTN social bundle covers, what it skips, and how to subscribe from ₦25 daily. Includes app list, prices, and USSD codes.
Tinubu's Concrete Road Prevents Air Disaster in Delta
An aircraft in distress landed safely on a concrete road built by Tinubu's administration in Delta state, averting a potential crash. Minister Umahi highlights the importance of durable infrastructure.
UK Urged to Relax Work Visa Rules for Nigerians, Others
The UK Migration Advisory Committee proposes lowering salary thresholds for skilled worker visas to address labour shortages, benefiting Nigerians in healthcare, engineering, and IT.
Nigeria Police Stations to Become Digital Connectivity Hubs
Nigeria plans to transform police stations into digital hubs under Project BRIDGE, extending fibre optic network to 774 LGAs, modernising policing with AI and connectivity.
NCC: 75 Million Subscribers Compensated for Poor Service
The NCC says over 75 million telecom subscribers have received compensation from MNOs following regulatory directives to address poor quality of service across Nigeria.
NCC Plans Security Trust Fund to Curb Telecom Vandalism
NCC explores establishing a Communications Industry Security Trust Fund to combat infrastructure vandalism, with 65 daily fibre cuts and massive equipment theft recorded.
Airtel Nigeria Launches Web Data Calculator for Users
Airtel Nigeria introduces a Web Data Calculator to help subscribers estimate data consumption based on online activities, enhancing transparency and informed plan choices.
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Airtel Launches Data Calculator Amid Depletion Complaints
Airtel Nigeria launches a Web Data Calculator to help subscribers estimate data usage, following MTN's similar initiative amid ongoing complaints about fast data depletion.
Telcos Compensate 75 Million Nigerians with Free Airtime
Nigerian telecoms compensate over 75 million subscribers with free airtime due to poor network quality, as mandated by NCC. Subscribers automatically qualify.
LeagueBook World Cup Campaign: Help Fans Secure Tickets and Kits
LeagueBook's 'Squad Up to Score' campaign helps football fans group-buy World Cup 2026 tickets and official merchandise via social shopping, simplifying the ticket-buying process.
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MTN CEO: Tariff Increase Saved Us From Bankruptcy
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola reveals the company was effectively bankrupt before the tariff increase, struggling to pay diesel, rent, and software bills, and faced network shutdown.
WhatsApp Ends Support for Older Apple Devices in 2026
WhatsApp will stop working on older iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks running iOS below 15.5 from November 30, 2026, urging users to update.
MTN Nigeria Opens Data Billing to Public Scrutiny
MTN Nigeria invites public scrutiny of its data billing and network operations to address consumer concerns over data depletion and rebuild trust.
Nigerians Slam MTN CEO Over Unlimited Data Claim
MTN Nigeria faces backlash after CEO Karl Toriola says unlimited mobile data is impossible globally. Consumers demand better service and transparency.
Why Telecom Subscribers Now Consume More Data: MTN Explains
MTN hosted a Data-on-Trial session to address data depletion complaints. CEO Karl Toriola revealed background app activities and faster networks as key causes.
Tariff Hike Saved Telecoms from Collapse, Says MTN CEO
MTN Nigeria's CEO Karl Toriola says the 2025 telecom tariff increase prevented the industry's collapse, despite ongoing consumer complaints about data depletion and service quality.
Honda MD Blames Forex Volatility, Policy Uncertainty for Auto Stagnation
Honda MD Daisuke Mita cites forex volatility and policy inconsistency as key barriers to Nigeria's auto sector growth, urging government action.
MTN CEO: Nigeria Data Among World's Cheapest
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola defends data costs, stating Nigeria remains among the four cheapest globally despite a 50% tariff increase approved in 2025.
MTN commits N1tn to network upgrade, says 100% service impossible
MTN Nigeria pledges N1 trillion for 2026 network upgrades, admits 100% service quality is unrealistic, and addresses data transparency concerns at a stakeholder forum.
Telecom FDI Drops to $7.2m Amid Vandalism, Hurdles
Nigeria's telecom FDI plunged to $7.24m in Q1 2026, down 91% YoY, as vandalism, multiple taxes, and forex volatility deter long-term investment.
China Industrial Bank backs Nigeria rural connectivity project
China Industrial Bank supports Nigeria's Universal Communication Access Project, funding 1,000 telecom towers to connect 20 million Nigerians in rural areas.
Airtel, Glo Restore Borrow Services After FCCPC Suspension
Airtel and Glo resume airtime and data lending after six-week FCCPC suspension, raising questions about consumer protection and regulatory overreach.
China Bank Supports Nigeria's Rural Telecom Project
The China Industrial Bank will fund at least 1,000 telecom towers in Nigeria under the NUCAP initiative, aiming to connect over 20 million people in rural areas.
MTN Fibre X: No Throttling, Free Setup, Unlimited Data
Discover MTN Fibre X with zero throttling, no setup fees, and unlimited data. Plans from 50 Mbps to 1 Gbps, free installation, and 30-day validity.
4,570 Subscribers Change Networks in Q1 2026
4,570 telephone subscribers changed network operators in Q1 2026 due to poor service quality, using the Mobile Number Portability scheme, NCC data shows.
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