Telecom

The Nigerian telecommunlications industry has continued to witness a severe case of vandalism crisis as operators reportedly recorded over 22,625 in fibre cuts and equipments theft, compounded by an alarming 19,000 incidents of site access denial across the country. Between January and August 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Executive …

BY EMEKA OPARAH Fourteen years ago, as Head of Corporate Communications & CSR at Airtel Nigeria, my team and I visited the famous Tolu Complex in Ajegunle, Lagos – a cluster of over 20 public schools serving thousands of children in one of Nigeria’s most underserved communities. What we saw …

Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria, has attained the Tier III Certification for Constructed Facility (TCCF) for its Dabengwa Data Centre, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress. The highly-coveted certification came from the Uptime InstituteUptime Institute. Launched in July, the MTN Dabengwa …

Globacom has launched two new products aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction and patronage. The products – Glo ‘6 for 6’ and Glo ‘Welcome Bonus’ – were launched on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Mike Adenuga Towers in Victoria Island, Lagos. In Glo ‘Welcome bonus,’ new users get N2,000 bonus immediately …

Airtel Nigeria has announced the launch of its SmartConnect 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) Router, a new broadband solution designed to deliver affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet access to households and businesses across the country. The SmartConnect router, offered at an entry cost of ₦50,000, comes with a SIM card, free …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that the shortage of indigenous talent to sustain telecom sector growth is being worsened by two major factors: poor remuneration and the exodus of talent abroad. Speaking at the stakeholders’ consultative forum on the skill gaps in the telecom value chain themed “Bridging …

The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, has called for the establishment of a dedicated Nigerian Telecom Academy, proposing it as a critical step to bridge the country’s widening technology skills gap. Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Skill Gaps in the …

In a bid to improve spectrum efficiency, MTN Ghana has announced that it will adopt a gradual approach in winding down its 2G and 3G networks, ensuring that subscribers are given ample time to adjust to newer technologies. According to reports, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, disclosed the …

Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Nigeria, says the company’s recent roaming agreement with T2, formerly known as 9mobile, was designed to support local operators and strengthen the Nigerian telecommunications industry. A roaming agreement is a deal between telecom operators that allows the customers of one network to …

CardCentre Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Chams HoldCo, has strengthened its role in local manufacturing with the rollout of eco-friendly SIM cards produced in collaboration with MTN Nigeria. This pioneering initiative, developed in collaboration with MTN Nigeria, was officially unveiled in Lagos and marks a significant advancement in the country’s …