Airtel to invest $14 million in Zambia tower rollout

The launch of the Online Entrepreneurship Learning Programme is aimed at equipping young Zambians with essential digital and business skills.

Uganda first to go live under pan-Africa Payment Processing Partnership

Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has recommended mobile operators to start producing SIM cards, cables, and towers locally.

The country's trade union instructed Nigerians to boycott MTN, Airtel, and Glo services between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily from today until the end of February.

The governor underlined the need of financial inclusion, noting the potential for SMEs who currently lack internet access and working capital.

The police said the warning comes as complaints about the attacks have increased to the point that they should share with the broader public.

Airtel has been ordered to refund all affected consumers for services in compliance with the Consumer Protection Guidelines.

The telco welcomed the pricing increase, saying the decision allows it to continue making crucial investments needed to provide Nigerians with reliable, high-quality services.

The regulator capped the adjustments to 50% of current tariff rates, instead of the 100% demanded by some telcos.

The merry-go-round between Nigerian telcos and the regulator over tariffs has been unravelling for several months.

The move came after education authorities reported several cases of examination supervisors attempting to smuggles mobile phones and materials to candidates.