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Amidst the bustling cityscape of Kano on a sunny Saturday, a revelation that would underscore Nigeria’s telecom ascent was about to be unveiled. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the charismatic Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), met with media stakeholders to unfold a tale of exponential growth. Highlights: According to the latest figures, the telecoms […]
In a significant move that underscores the dynamic nature of Africa’s wireless infrastructure landscape, MTN Group, the continent’s premier wireless carrier, has unveiled a pivotal agreement with American Tower Corp. This deal, set to reshape the operational dynamics of MTN’s Nigerian tower assets, is a testament to MTN’s strategic vision and American Tower’s growing interest […]
LAGOS – In a rapidly digitizing world, financial inclusion remains a cornerstone of economic growth and empowerment. USSD, a service that allows mobile phone users to interact with a remote application, has been a linchpin in Nigeria’s push towards greater financial inclusion. However, in Nigeria, a sizable N120 billion unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) debt […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fined Globacom N10 million for poor service. The fine is the result of a series of complaints from subscribers about the quality of Globacom’s network. The NCC said that Globacom had failed to meet the minimum standards set by the commission for quality of service. The commission also said […]
Nigerian telecommunications company Globacom has launched its 4G LTE Advanced network in Lagos, the country’s commercial capital. The network is said to be the fastest in Nigeria and offers speeds of up to 1Gbps. The launch of the 4G LTE Advanced network is a major milestone for Globacom and is expected to boost productivity in […]
China has surpassed the U.S. to become the largest iPhone market in the world, according to data from market research firm TechInsights. In the second quarter of 2023, China accounted for 24% of all iPhone shipments, while the U.S. market accounted for 21%. This is the first time that China has been the largest iPhone […]
The South African government has banned the use of Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, over regulatory concerns. The ban was announced by the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) on Monday, August 22. The DTPS said that the ban was necessary to “ensure that all stakeholders are protected and that the […]
According to one banker familiar with the auction, the Ethiopian government, two years ago, thought it was selling the “last Coca-Cola in the desert” when it opted to reverse decades of policy by opening up the country’s telecoms monopoly to outside competition. Considering that Ethiopia is home to 114 million people and has experienced economic […]