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NCC okays disconnection of Exchange Telecom by MTN over unpaid debt

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Telecom sector regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval to MTN Nigeria to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) over unpaid interconnect debts. According to information sourced from its website, Exchange Telecommunications Limited is a local and international interconnect Carrier. The largest in Nigeria, it has four Points-Of-Interconnect nationwide connected via a fibre ring…

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N250b USSD debt: CBN, NCC direct banks to pay ₦212.5b to telcos by Dec end

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have ordered banks to pay ₦212.5 billion—85per cent of a ₦250 billion debt owed to telecom operators for USSD charges—by December 31, 2024, to a December 20 memo.USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, a communication protocol that allows a phone to connect…

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Lagos, QNET partner on food bank initiative

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A global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, QNET, has partnered Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI), a non-profit organization dedicated to nutrition and hunger relief, to provide nutritious food and gifts to 1,000 vulnerable children in Makoko, Lagos. Supported by QNET’s legal partner, Transblue Limited, the project is part of LFBI’s Education Enhancement Intervention for Food…

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Airtel wins Sustainability PR, Internal Comms awards at LaPRIGA 2024

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Airtel Nigeria at the weekend reaffirmed its position as a leader in innovative and impactful public relations, clinching two prestigious awards at the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) held at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The award ceremony which had: ‘Shining Stars’ as theme highlighted the telco’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and employee…

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Dismantling fetters to inclusive, pro right policies for Africa’s digital future

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PIN’s major activities for the year As the curtains gradually fall on year 2024, below are highlights of the activities of Paradigm Initiative (PIN), leading pan African organisation dedicated to advancing digital rights and inclusion in the Global South. Calling government to order over Nigeria’s major data breaches In June, PIN raised the alarm over…

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PIN: Inclusivity, rights-respecting policies must shape Africa’s future

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A pan African organisation dedicated to advancing digital rights and inclusion in the Global South, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has stressed the importance of inclusivity and policies that respect the right of the citizens as the continent pursues digital future. Executive Director at PIN, Gbenga Sesan who spoke at the just-concluded 2024 Internet Governance Forum (IGF)…

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SEC’s framework transforming Nigeria’s crypto ecosystem, boosting FDI, says Quidax boss

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The Nigerian crypto landscape is fast evolving with the country becoming the second globally in adoption. This adoption comes with huge potential for economic growth. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of  Quidax, Buchi Okoro, speaks on digital assets and crypto industry in Nigeria, the new regulatory frameworks of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) and…

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Konga mulls AI-powered FM radio station

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A leading composite e-commerce group, Konga, is poised to transform the Nigerian media and commerce landscape with the upcoming launch of its AI-powered FM radio station in Lagos. The groundbreaking initiative, set to debut in January 2025, will mark Africa’s first Hit Music & Commerce Station, blending Technology, Entertainment, Commerce and more to drive impactful…

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