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 and five other countries starting in 2026.…
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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, reflecting the country’s growing demand for internet…
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 14, providing businesses and affluent users in…
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, urging them to significantly improve their service…
CBN, NCC propose 30-minute refund for failed transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission have jointly proposed a strict 30-minute timeline for refunding subscribers in cases…
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 by the Nigerian Communications Commission, even as…
Nigeria appoints adviser for $2bn fibre-optic network project
Nigeria has begun the process of appointing a financial advisory firm to structure its planned 90,000-kilometre fibre-optic network under the $2 billion…
Telecom sector attracted over $1bn investment in 2025 — NCC
The Nigerian telecommunications industry attracted over $1 billion in capital investments in 2025 leading to the deployment of more than 2,850 new…
NCC vows tougher consumer protection in telecoms sector
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator has said it will take a firmer approach to consumer protection in 2026, as ongoing service disruptions and network…
Airtel Africa repurchases 40.93m shares under $100m buyback programme
Airtel Africa has repurchased a total of 40.93 million shares at a cumulative average price of 152.24 pence per share since launching…
Starlink to lower satellites in 2026 for safety
Elon Musk-owned Starlink is planning to lower about 4,400 of its satellites from an altitude of roughly 550 kilometres to about 480…
ATCON projects expansion phase for Nigeria’s telecoms sector in 2026
The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria has forecast that Nigeria’s telecommunications sector will move from a period of consolidation in 2025…