NLC Rejects 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Calls for Reversal
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the federal government for approving a 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs, describing…
NCC Clarifies 50% Telecom Tariff Hike, Says It Won’t Affect Everyone Equally
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a telecom tariff increase of up to 50%, but it has assured…
NCC Seeks Stakeholder Input on Draft A2P Licensing Framework
Application-to-person (A2P) messaging has evolved into a crucial tool in today’s telecommunications landscape, enabling businesses to engage directly with…
Telecom Operators Back Tariff Hike, Urge Gov’t Investment in Infrastructure
Telecom companies in Nigeria, through the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), have supported the government’s decision to increase…
Calls, Data, and SMS Charges to Increase Soon as FG Approves Tariff Adjustment
The Federal Government has announced that the cost of calls, data, and SMS will soon go up, following demands…
Naira Fall: Reps Want Yuan Adopted As Exchange Currency
The House of Representatives is seeking the adoption of the Chinese Yuan (CNY) as an official foreign exchange reserve currency…
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…