Category: Telecommunications

FG to install 1,000 telecom towers in rural areas

The Federal Government has said it will deliver at least 1,000 telecommunications towers to rural...

Nigeria to launch NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B satellites by 2029

The Federal Government has moved Nigeria’s next-generation satellite programme into the execution phase, with NIGCOMSAT-2A...

MTN Zambia completes Africa’s first Starlink direct-to-cell satellite test

MTN Zambia has completed Africa’s first field test of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell technology. The trial successfully...

Airtel, MTN back ₦70,000 4G phones to bring Nigerians online

A coalition of Africa’s largest mobile operators plans to pilot entry-level 4G smartphones in Nigeria...

MTN, Airtel generate N3.6tn data revenue amid growing internet use

Nigeria’s top telecom operators, MTN and Airtel, generated over N3.6 trillion from data services alone,...

Starlink opens premium priority service in Nigeria’s congested cities

Starlink has launched its premium Business Priority service in Nigeria’s congested urban areas on February...

Nigeria can transmit real-time election results, NCC rejects Senate’s claims

The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued a stern warning to telecom operators in the country,...

CBN, NCC propose 30-minute refund for failed transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission have jointly proposed a strict...

Urban Nigerians enjoy 40% faster internet than rural areas — NCC

Urban residents in Nigeria enjoy faster internet than rural users, according to a new report...

Nigeria appoints adviser for $2bn fibre-optic network project

Nigeria has begun the process of appointing a financial advisory firm to structure its planned...

Telecom sector attracted over $1bn investment in 2025 — NCC

The Nigerian telecommunications industry attracted over $1 billion in capital investments in 2025 leading to...

NCC vows tougher consumer protection in telecoms sector

Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator has said it will take a firmer approach to consumer protection in...