The Federal Government has commissioned the fully refurbished and restored Kano Digital Industrial Park, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive digital growth, youth empowerment, and strong private sector collaboration. The facility, which suffered significant damage during the August 2024 protests, has now been fully restored through a generous intervention by IHS Nigeria. The commissioning ceremony, which…
Subscribers of Emerging Market Communications Company, trading as 9mobile in Nigeria, are expected to start enjoying improved service quality across the country as the national roaming agreement approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the telco and MTN Nigeria takes effect next week, it was gathered yesterday. The partnership will enable the two telcos…
Leading Nigerian tech company, MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with Dell Technologies, has announced the official launch of the Dabengwa Data Centre, a state-of-the-art facility poised to revolutionise enterprise IT infrastructure across West Africa with its comprehensive cloud services offering. This strategic partnership delivers computing power, secure storage, and seamless cloud integration, empowering businesses to enhance…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formally inaugurated NCC–REA Collaboration Committee, marking a pivotal step towards advancing Nigeria’s digital and energy inclusion objectives by developing modalities for the deployment of renewable energy to support telecom infrastructure in Nigeria. The inauguration, held at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja, was presided…
By Chimezie Orisakwe There is an African proverb that says, “What an elder sees sitting down, a young man cannot see even if he climbs a tree.” This timeless wisdom speaks to the far-reaching foresight of elders and pioneers whose quiet convictions and brave steps shape futures others have yet to imagine. Often, it is…
Leading telecom provider, MTN Nigeria, has announced the launch of the “MTN Mega Billion Promo,” a bold, 12-week nationwide consumer promotion designed to celebrate, reward its loyal customers and deepen financial inclusion. This initiative underscores MTN’s commitment to customer-centricity, coming on the heels of recent adjustments to voice and data tariffs. The MTN Mega Billion…
Digital infrastructure and connectivity solutions provider, Phase 3 Telecom, has called for accelerated investment in digital infrastructure to drive inclusive economic growth across the West African sub-region. Its Executive Chairman, Stanley Jegede, who made the call at the CCT Global 2025, stressed the critical importance of cross-border and inland digital infrastructure in accelerating Africa’s economic…
Nigeria’s telecom sector has witnessed a rebound after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a hike in end user tariff of telecom services. Executive Vice Chairman at NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, recalled that a crisis rocked the industry about two years ago that nearly brought the sector which he said is a key contributor to…
Scientists from Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State yesterday, validated the potent anti-microbial and energy-boosting properties of structured water generated using QNET’s innovative Amezcua Bio Disc 3 technology and other wellness solutions from the stable of the company. Their findings, shared at the Amezcua Science Dialogue, with: “Demystifying the Science Around QNET Products,” as theme, was…
