Nigeria’s regulator downplays talk of mobile tariff increase
NCC said operators cannot independently or collectively adjust prices without regulatory approval.
Michael Malakata
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MTN Nigeria has plans in place to protect margins
Operator expects impact by NCC’s directive on NIN-SIM linkage, higher energy-related costs and investment required to launch MoMo Payment Service Bank.
2:10
MNOs in Nigeria brace for financial impact of SIM NIN registration compliance
Mobile operators have to cut outgoing call service for subscribers who have not registered with NIN system.
3:00
Data is always your responsibility and you need to back up O365
The risk of service disruption remains a real and growing possibility, and the validity and safety of data, regardless of whether it is located on-prem or in the cloud, remains the business’s responsibility says Bar Hori, Regional Sales Executive at Commvault for Africa.
2:00
NCC’s Danbatta wants more from ICT industry
Executive Vice Chairman of the regulator has underlined the tech industry’s contribution towards Nigeria’s GDP, but believes society can expect more amid a growing demand for faster, reliable internet connectivity.
2:00
MTN Nigeria secures spectrum for 5G rollout
Company said move will help to achieve goals of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan.
5:40
Africa’s chance to leverage global mobile momentum
Globally 5.5 billion additional smartphone users since 2011, mobile data traffic in Q3 2021 more than all mobile traffic generated up until the end of 2016, according to latest Ericsson Mobile Report.
1:50
Nigeria eager to spend on 5G
Industry regulator confirms US$500,000 earmarked for R&D, and preparations underway for spectrum auction.
2:40
MTN Nigeria earmarks US$1.45bn to expand broadband and latch on to 5G opportunity
Company eager to participate in the country’s licencing process.
2:00
Regulator slammed for telecoms service shutdown in northern Nigeria
NCC cites “pervading security situation” to justify directive to shutdown services in Zamfara state.
1:40
Nigeria again extends NIN/SIM registration deadline
New October deadline follows request from stakeholders to consider remote regions.
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Nigeria’s telecommunications industry grapples with new privacy concerns
Regulator refutes media reports regarding IMEI numbers, Minister concerned over WhatsApp privacy policy.