The Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons, Mr. Tim Akano, has lauded the important roles the Information Communication Technology (ICT) media has been playing in influencing the direction of developments in the sector by setting agenda for policy makers. He spoke during the annual end-of-year meeting of the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), held on…
Telecom subscribers in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have been hit by poor quality of service (QoS) in the city which is the seat of government. While the current trivial of the subscribers have been blamed on the activities of the National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association (NOGASA), which disrupted diesel supplies to sites…
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the Transparency and Efficiency Category. The NCC was recognized alongside the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, which emerged overall best-performing agency; the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, which…
Between 2022 and 2024, Nigeria’s telecom sector attracted $991million in foreign direct investment (FDI) into the economy. According to a report prepared by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), FDI into the Nigerian telecom industry in year 2023 was approximately $134,754,819.27 against $399, 905,531.38 as at year 2022. In 2024, it was approximately $456,589,936.15 against $134,754,819.27…
Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has officially flagged off the Konga Naija Shopping Festival, a nationwide end-of-year shopping campaign designed to bring unmatched value, convenience, and festive cheer to millions of households. Running from December 7 to 31, the campaign aims to empower shoppers with massive discounts, special offers, and unique gifting opportunities as…
Nigeria has emerged as a powerhouse in the global smartphone recovery, registering a massive 29per cent year-on-year surge in shipments in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. This dramatic rebound, highlighted in a new report by technology market analyst firm Omdia, signifies a major turnaround for the country after a challenging period of currency volatility…
Despite the hype about the almost limitless possibilities of the fifth generation (5G) technology adoption, its coverage and use have remained dismally low at three per cent in Nigeria and just four per cent in low-income countries. This has further questioned the rush by countries to deploy the technology which is costly in terms of…
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has said the fifth generation (5G) networks coverage remains uneven, with 84 per cent of people in high-income countries having access to 5G, compared with only four per cent in low-income countries. The global telecom body noted that this year, 5G networks are estimated to cover 55 per cent of…
Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new Smartphone Financing Programme to aggressively bridge the digital divide. The innovation provides existing Airtel customers with a flexible and convenient payment plan to own fourth generation (4G) smartphones and drive wider digital inclusion. Through this innovation, Airtel will finance new smartphones via its exclusive retail network, helping customers currently…
