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Airtel Nigeria has suspended its airtime and data borrowing services following the implementation of new digital lending regulations by Nigerian authorities, affecting millions of prepaid subscribers nationwide.
Airtel Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit services for prepaid customers, citing alignment with new regulatory requirements. The company assures uninterrupted standard purchases.
Airtel Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit services due to new digital lending regulations, following a similar move by MTN Nigeria. The services allowed prepaid subscribers to borrow and repay on their next recharge.
Nigerian telecom subscribers express frustration as the FCCPC suspends the *303# airtime borrowing service, citing regulatory non-compliance. The ban disrupts communication for low-income earners, sparking social media outcry and legal challenges.
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MTN Nigeria has temporarily halted its XtraTime and XtraByte services in compliance with new FCCPC lending regulations that classify airtime/data borrowing as loans, requiring licensing.
MTN Nigeria has temporarily suspended its Xtratime airtime and data lending service in response to new FCCPC regulations, citing compliance requirements but minimal financial impact.
MTN Nigeria has temporarily suspended its Xtratime airtime and data lending service to comply with new FCCPC digital lending regulations, sparking widespread reactions from customers who rely on the service.
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Nigeria's telecom sector faces an existential threat from widespread theft of power assets, causing dropped calls and slow data for millions of subscribers. Industry leaders warn of billions in losses and potential service degradation.
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Global smartphone shipments dropped 6% in Q1 2026 due to AI-driven memory chip shortages and Middle East instability. Zinox Technologies urges Nigeria to boost local manufacturing to reduce import reliance and protect the economy.
The Digital Bridge Institute and International Telecommunication Union have initiated a capacity-building programme to support Nigeria's ambitious 90,000-kilometre fibre optic infrastructure expansion across all 774 local government areas.
The Digital Bridge Institute and ITU have begun a five-day capacity-building programme in Abuja to equip telecom regulators and industry players with skills for Nigeria's massive fibre optic expansion, aiming to support digital inclusion and economic grow
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Nigeria's 90,000km fibre project has received a $200 million loan from the African Development Bank to accelerate rollout, aiming to connect all 774 local government areas and boost broadband penetration to 70% by 2030.
WATRA's 4th Working Groups Meeting in Burkina Faso focuses on building a secure digital ecosystem to support the region's rapidly growing $216 billion digital economy.
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, is hailed for transformative reforms enhancing connectivity, transparency, and investment in Nigeria's telecom industry since 2023.
Telecom subscribers in Nigeria are calling for enhanced security measures to combat rising vandalism of critical infrastructure, with 656 power assets stolen in 2025 and fibre cuts spiking in early 2026, threatening network reliability.
MTN Group has granted performance shares worth approximately N463.7 million to its Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola as part of a broader equity incentive plan for senior executives. The shares will vest over three years and are tied to specific performance target
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The Association of Licensed Set Top Box Manufacturers of Nigeria accuses the National Broadcasting Commission of undermining due process and stalling the digital switch-over project, warning of legal consequences.
Nigeria's $76 billion telecoms sector faces a severe infrastructure theft crisis, with 656 critical power assets stolen in 2025 and vandalism escalating into 2026, causing network outages and financial losses.
The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed telecom operators to automatically compensate subscribers for poor network performance starting April 2026, with retroactive coverage from November 2025.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed major telecom operators like MTN and Airtel to automatically compensate subscribers for poor service quality, effective April 2026, under new consumer protection rules.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission has outlined specific eligibility criteria for subscribers to receive compensation for poor quality of service, effective this month, covering voice, data, and SMS failures.
Bharti Airtel has achieved a global milestone with over 650 million mobile subscribers, becoming the world's second-largest telecom operator. In Nigeria, the company expanded its site count to 17,200, enhancing high-speed coverage and infrastructure.
Nigeria's telecommunications sector, a key GDP contributor, faces severe challenges due to chronic power grid failures, hindering 5G expansion and rural connectivity while driving up operational costs.
The Nigerian Communications Commission has mandated telecom operators to compensate subscribers for poor service quality from April, covering voice, data, and SMS failures without requiring applications.
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