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Nigeria suspends new excise duty on telecoms – for now

Planned 5% excise duty will be reviewed by a committee chaired by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Pantami.
Michael Malakata
1:40

Nigeria confident of achieving 70% broadband target

National broadband plan to achieve 70% penetration by 2025.
2:00

Nigeria moves to root out fake devices

Mobile phone market losing approximately NGN200-milliion daily, says Communications Minister.
2:10
Sep 12, 2018

Will SA govt intervene in MTN's Nigeria crisis?

It will do so, if requested according to SA's Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services.
1:40
Jun 8, 2017

An independent national fibre network company for Nigeria?

Internet execs delve into possibilities at broadband summit held recently in Lagos.
2:10
Nov 9, 2016

Nigerian operators clamour for 1% communication tax

Telcos urge government to reconsider its intended 9% tax plan on ICT services.
2:00
Jul 13, 2016

Nigeria: ICT sector wants to lead economy

Government urged to intervene to make ICT a priority and absorb impact of falling global oil prices.
1:40
Apr 28, 2016

'MTN's fine should not exceed its annual profit'

Telco representative body comes out in defense of MTN Nigeria.
2:00
Mar 23, 2016

'Nigeria is mature enough for a secondary spectrum market'

Industry representative body believes there is sufficient available spectrum and demand to warrant stakeholder interest in establishing this market.
1:40
Nov 6, 2015

Nigeria's telecommunications industry pushes for self-regulation

Code of Ethics introduced to help govern business practices.
1:30
Oct 12, 2015

Nigeria's tech industry welcomes NITEL revival

NATCOM behind the roll out plan, boosted by SAT-3 service.