Gbenga Adebayo

Nigerian telcos seek reforms to sustain sector

Telcos are urging the government to focus on regulatory reforms that will allow them to build and sustain infrastructure.
Samuel Olomu
1:40

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.
1:40
Jul 28, 2021

Nigeria again extends NIN/SIM registration deadline

New October deadline follows request from stakeholders to consider remote regions.
2:10
Nov 25, 2019

Nigeria: NCC intervenes in telco govt dispute

Regulator steps in as operators enter stand-off with government over data prices.
2:00
Apr 26, 2019

Nigeria's aviation authority threatens to demolish 7000 telco masts

Regulator at loggerheads with operators over 'illegal' infrastructure.
1:20

Telecom operators accused of defrauding Nigerian govt

Authorities confirm intention to investigate allegations.
1:00
Jan 5, 2017

Nigerian telcos demand flexibility from regulator

Local operators have appealed to industry regulator to implement alternative disciplinary measures.
2:10
Dec 5, 2016

Nigeria's current data tariffs are unsustainable – operators

Telcos applaud decision to halt the tariff increase and say this action is key for the sustainability of the industry.
1:50
Apr 28, 2015

Nigerian telcos demand better regulatory environment

According to the NCC Nigeria currently has 129 million active mobile subscribers.
2:20
Sep 6, 2012

Boko Haram ‘destroys’ 25 MTN Nigeria base stations

Nigerian terrorist group allegedly carries out attacks and kills four people in the process.