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Globacom Appoints Ahmad Farroukh as CEO

Here’s a simplified version of the news report:   Globacom has named Ahmad Farroukh as its new CEO. This change…

Massive Line Disconnections as NIN-SIM Exercise Cuts Mobile Subscriptions

  Nigeria’s mobile networks have seen a huge drop in active subscriptions as 64.3 million unverified lines were disconnected following…

Fast Internet Boost as Seven States Waive Right-of-Way Fees

  In a move to enhance internet connectivity and attract telecom investment, seven Nigerian states have waived right-of-way (RoW) fees.…

Mobile Subscribers Drop 30% After SIM-NIN Policy Takes Effect

  Nigeria’s mobile subscriber base has dropped significantly, reducing by 30% to 153.32 million in September 2024. This follows the…

120 Million Nigerians Struggle with Internet Access Due to Poor Infrastructure, High Costs

Over 120 million Nigerians remain offline despite the rapid rise of mobile internet usage in recent years. A recent report…

Starlink Cuts Prices After NCC Raises Concerns in Nigeria

  Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, has reversed its recent price increase in Nigeria after facing…

Telecom Operators Warn of USSD Service Cut Due to N250 Billion Debt

  Telecom operators in Nigeria have raised alarm over the growing debt of about N250 billion owed by banks for…

Nigeria to Unveil National Dig Once Policy to Boost Broadband Deployment by December

  Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami, has announced that the federal government is finalizing the…

Nigeria Seals Deal With Ericsson To Advance 5G Tech Development

  **Vice President Kashim Shettima Leads Nigerian Delegation in Signing 5G Innovation Lab Agreement with Ericsson** Vice President Kashim Shettima…

Telecom Sector Attracts $304m in FDI in First Half of 2024

  Nigeria’s telecom sector has seen a boost in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with $304 million flowing in during the…