The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide compensation to subscribers whose network quality of service (QoS) experience is below specified targets within specific locations. The Commission’s position is that subscribers should not be made to bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators fail to meet prescribed standards…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fully leverage its mandate to deliver broadband access to underserved communities, which it said is central to its broader efforts of improving access to the opportunities that robust connectivity can unlock. Head, Public Affairs at the NCC, Nnenna Ukoha, in a statement, said the position…
NEW Horizons Nigeria said it has further democratised digital skills access to the people in Lagos and Ogun states with the inauguration of a new retail center at Akute, on the outskirts of Lagos. The newly inaugurated center, strategically located is expected to serve learners and professionals across Alagbado, Ajuwon, Matogun, Lambe, Ojodu-Berger, Isheri, Giwa,…
By Elijah Daniel AFRICA’s cybersecurity market is expanding steadily, valued at about $0.68 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $1.44 billion by 2031. This growth reflects more than rising technology demand. It reflects urgency. As digital adoption accelerates across Sub-Saharan Africa, cybersecurity is no longer a back office IT issue. It is economic infrastructure….
Hundreds of Nigerian drivers who are signed up with ride-hailing services Uber, Bolt and inDrive protested yesterday in Lagos over low fares and high commissions while calling on the Lagos State Assembly to intervene and mandate higher pricing. Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest markets for app-based drivers, with roughly half operating in the commercial…
Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive has expanded its Platinum Driver Programme in Nigeria through a new partnership with Nigerian healthtech company Heala, enabling top-performing drivers to access affordable telemedicine services directly through the inDrive app. The initiative forms part of inDrive’s continued commitment to driver welfare, recognising the critical role drivers play in…
A consumer rights group, Association of Telephone, Cable Tv, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria (ATCIS-Nigeria) has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and telecom operators to do more to improve the end user experience of telecom services. Its President, Dr Sina Bilesanmi, who spoke during an occasion to mark this year’s World Consumer Rights Day…
You’re back home after mudik (homecoming), the suitcases are unpacked, and the excitement of being with family for Eid already feels like a long time ago. But just because Eid is over doesn’t mean the special connection of being with family has to fade. Here’s the best group chat features for beating the post-Raya blues….
In a significant step toward improving learning conditions in Nigerian public schools, Schneider Electric Nigeria has commissioned a solar power system at Ikeja Central Grammar School in Lagos, bringing reliable and sustainable electricity to a school community of over 500 students and teachers. The project forms part of Schneider Electric’s global Access to Energy initiative,…
