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…
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…
Stakeholders in the information communication technology (ITU) sector have called for more action to encourage the participation of girls in the sector to bridge the gender imbalance in the sector. The stakeholders’ who spoke during this year’s Girls in ICT Day celebration in Lagos, said young girls should be encouraged to seek roles in ICT…
Start-ups in Nigeria, Kenya and others raised $460million in the first quarter (Q1) of this year through $100k+ deals (exc. exits), which is actually not much below the Q1 2024 number ($486million -five per cent YoY), according to new report. The report, entitled: Africa: The Big Deal, noted that Q1 2024 already wasn’t a particularly…
In spite of challenges, global telecoms industry revenue rose 4.3 per cent in 2023 to hit $1.1 trillion by 2028– even as Fifth Generation (5G) subscriptions are projected to quadruple by that year. PwC, in its ‘Global Telecoms Outlook’, said global telecoms revenue is projected to rise at a Compound Annual Growth rate (CAGR) of…
Mobile telecom operator, 9mobile, has unveiled Echoes, its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven storytelling platform that seamlessly blends AI with compelling narratives. This initiative is designed to forge deeper connections with audiences, enhance brand affinity, boost engagement, and ignite conversations about Nigeria’s rich heritage and culture. Echoes by 9mobile was borne out of the brand’s commitment to…
Telecom giant, MTN Group is set to report a significant decline in its full-year headline earnings per share (HEPS) when it publishes its annual report next month. The mobile operator affixed the drop to deteriorating foreign exchange impacts on its profit amid a good operational performance. MTN noted that its HEPS for the year ending…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to adopting successful global economic models, including those from India, to drive Nigeria’s development. Speaking during an interaction with an Airtel delegation led by Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal at the State House, Abuja, he emphasized that his government is open to learning from other nations to enhance…
