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…4G Stands Strong at 49.27% Nigeria’s embrace of Fifth Generation (5G) technology is showing steady and significant acceleration, with the latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), revealing a remarkable surge in its market share. As of April 2025, 5G adoption has climbed to 2.81 per cent of total …

…Telcos Records 42.1% Surge in Data Traffic MTN Nigeria subscribers are now consuming a significant amount of data than ever before, with average monthly data usage jumping 31.2% to 11.3GB. According to the telco’s financial report released for the third quarter, Q3 2024, MTN Nigeria also reported a surge of …

…Sets Agenda for the Future of Telecommunications The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has concluded its World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA), with a focus on shaping the future of digital technologies. The resolutions adopted at the WTSA prioritize responsible AI, inclusive metaverse applications, and sustainable digital transformation. The ITU aims to …

While much of the planet is still seeing the rollout of 5G, China Mobile recently launched a satellite designed to test a first 6G connection from space. A true terrestrial network, however, is not expected to be in operation before 2030. Expected to be much faster than 5G, 6G will …

Over 10 million Nigerians without access to telecommunications services have been welcomed into Nigeria’s telecoms sector. This was disclosed by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Executive Vice Chairman, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta at a recent telecoms industry stakeholders forum in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. According to the commission, the number of identified …

…rolls out 588 5G Sites in Nigeria MTN Nigeria has revealed its 4G data traffic now constitutes 79.5% of the total traffic on their network in 2022. The telecom company stated that its 4G data traffic rose by 9.7% as its 4G coverage in Nigeria increased to 79.1% in the …

…Tasks them to be Fibre Ready Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nigeria have been challenged to revamp their business and market operations for growth, sustainability and profitability. This charge was made by the Chief Operating Officier, WTES Projects Limited, Mr Chidi Ajuzie at the Telecoms Sector Sustainability Forum organised by …

The Managing Director of New Horizon International, Mr. Tim Akano has said 5G (fifth-generation network) technology which Nigeria would introduce next month shall create $13.2 trillion in the global economy by 2030, create 22 million jobs, and add $1.3 trillion to global gross domestic product (GDP), by 2030. He made …

…Active Mobile Lines Cross 200 Million Mark ..As Nigeria’s ICT Industry Growing in Leaps and Bounds – Pantami Broadband penetration in Nigeria is presently at 42.79 per cent, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has revealed. Pantami stated this at a tea break hosted …

Segun Okuneye, Divisional CEO at ipNX Nigeria that Nigeria requires additional 167,000 kilometres of fibre infrastructure to fulfil its target of fifth generation network and ubiquitous broadband He said to meet the current broadband targets and those of the future with advanced connectivity such as the fifth-generation network, “The nation …