…Warns of Network Crisis as Vandalism Threatens Network Stability The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has sounded a dire alarm over the escalating proliferation of a black market for stolen telecom equipment across the country. The umbrella body for network providers expressed deep concern today, stating that …
Read More »USSD Charges: ALTON Boss, Engr. Adebayo, Exposes Banks’ “Selfish” Misinformation on End-User Billing
The highly anticipated shift to end-user billing for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions, which some Nigerian banks prematurely announced would commence on June 3, 2025, remains in limbo. This much was revealed by Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), who has …
Read More »Olu Okeowo, Abdulrazaq, Sanwo Olu, Others Dignitaries to Grace Lagos Motor Show 2024
…Showcases Vintage Cars, Motorcycles as Proceed Goes to Charity As the maiden edition of Lagos Motor Show 2024 gathers momentum, dignitaries has been confirmed to graced this one of its kind event in Nigeria. The Lagos Motor Show event which is billed to take place on Friday 16 February and …
Read More »5G First Mile Deployment in Nigeria will be on Satellite before Fibre – ALTON Chairman
…Tasks NigComSat on creating more awareness …Says NigComSat will play a huge role in 5G Deployment in Nigeria The Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria, ALTON, Engr Gbenga Adebayo has hintd that 5G in Nigeria will be firstly deployed in satellite before fibre. Adebayo who made the …
Read More »Telecoms @20: Nigerian Telecommunications Sector has Developed into a Commonwealth that Tie All Sectors of Economy – ALTON BOSS
In this interview, the Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), ENGR GBENGA ADEBAYO speaks with Business Remarks Editor, BUKOLA OLANREWAJU on the evolution of telecommunications in Nigeria over the last 20 years, its impacts, future goals and prospects (Interview Excerpt) GSM at 20. GSM was rolled out …
Read More »Telco to Withdraw USSD Services to Banks Over N42 Billion Debt
Telecommunications Operators in Nigeria has announced its decision to withdraw Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) shortcode services for financial transactions starting Monday, March 15, 2021. This is following Nigerian banks refusal to pay its accumulated debts of N42 Billion which have accrued in the last eight months. The telcos under …
Read More »Digital Nigeria Day: ALTON, ATCON Laud Pantami’s Innovative Drive
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has drawn commendations from major stakeholders in the Digital Economy Sector as he led the sector to celebrate the maiden edition of the Digital Nigeria Day, in line with the United Nations World Development Information Day. The …
Read More »Telecom Stakeholders React to NCC/FIRS Agreement on VAT Verification
Telecommunications Stakeholders have reacted to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) agreement with Federal Inland Revenue Service on VAT Verification independent. Recall that, Business Remarks earlier reported that NCC and FIRS signed an MoU on integration of an API technology solution with the telecom operators system for independent verification of the amount …
Read More »Telcos Support Senate’s Decision on 5G Investigation, Says NCC is the Right Agency to Carry Out Study
Telecommunications stakeholders has rally their support towards Senate’s decision to carry out a deeper investigation on the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) network in Nigeria. The decision taken by Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber emanated from controversy surrounding deploying 5G technology in the country. Recall, Business Remarks earlier reported, the Senate …
Read More »Operators tasks FG on CNI bill hasty passage as terrorist destroy facilities in Yobe
Telecommunications Operators have tasked the Federal Government on speeding up the process of passing the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) bill to law as terrorist destroyed more facilities in Yobe. The Chairman of Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo has described the attacks as very unfortunate. As …
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