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…
Nigeria’s fourth carrier,T2, has rejected misrepresentation of industry facts which it said are sensationalist framings that suggest malicious intent, aiming to sow confusion rather than provide genuine analysis. The company, in a statement, said it has observed with concern the recent wave of misinformation circulating online regarding our operational relationships, including those involving IHS. “These…
MTN Nigeria has unveiled its much-anticipated Festive campaign, YelloTide, a nationwide celebration aimed at spreading joy, kindness, and connection across the country. This is coming after days of online conversations and speculation. The campaign officially kicks off this week, following a three-day teaser that had Nigerians across social media guessing what MTN had up its…
The telecom industry maintained strong performance through the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, with active voice subscriptions rising to 173.54 million in September, from 171.57 million it was in August, latest industry stats from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shown. The data also showed that teledensity, which represents the number of active telephone lines…
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Nigeria Branch has announced T2 as the Exclusive Technology Partner for its Annual Conference and Gala Night 2025, scheduled to take place from 12th to 14th November 2025 at The Jewel Aieda, Hakeem Dickson Road, Lekki, Lagos. This year’s conference, themed “Connecting the Dots: Core Principles, Innovation, and Meaningful…
With a bouquet of innovative products and investment in infrastructure expansion and upgrade, 22 years on, Globacom continues to champion Nigeria’s digital future. LUCAS AJANAKU writes on the dynamic evolution of the telco and its new offer of Talk Masta and Welcome Bonus. National carrier, Globacom is intensifying its efforts to deepen digital connectivity across…
The Federal Government yesterday stated that it had finally laid to rest the proposed five per cent excise duty on telecom services introduced in the 2020 Finance Act under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, confirmed that President Bola Tinubu ordered the removal of the tax during…
