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…
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…
NCC to Sanction Starlink Over Unauthorized Price Hike in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it plans to take action against Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service,…
NCC Recants Statement on Starlink’s Price Hike
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has withdrawn its earlier statement about possibly sanctioning Starlink, the satellite internet service provider…