Airtel Nigeria launches AI spam alert service
The AI spam alert tool will allow consumers to reject spam messages on both smartphones and feature phones.
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Nigerian MVNO EMOSIM debuts the country’s first travel eSIM
The firms say that the travel industry alone is promising, with over 1.2 million Nigerians travelling abroad each year, making the trip e-SIM a suitable launch offering.
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MTN Nigeria gives Valentine's Day apology for tariff increases
The telecoms company urged customers to “forgive and forget” in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.
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Nigerians boycott telcos over tariff increases
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.
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Nigeria, Sweden pen agreement to enhance connectivity
The project will help inform regulatory decisions and guide the expansion of connectivity in underserved areas across Nigeria.
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Vitel gets Nigeria's first MVNO number series
The operator says the issuance of the mobile number series 0712 signifies a key point in Nigeria's growing MVNO market.
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MTN Nigeria gets 10-year spectrum license extension
The telco’s 800MHz spectrum licences were renewed so that they all expire on December 31, 2034, allowing for easier subsequent renewals.
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Nigeria approves telecom tariff hikes, first time in 12 yrs
The regulator capped the adjustments to 50% of current tariff rates, instead of the 100% demanded by some telcos.
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Nigeria partners Ericsson to unlock 5G potential
The two are set to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment, and innovation.
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Nigeria's NATCOMS calls for a 10% tariffs increase for telcos
The organisation noted that, despite rising operational expenditures over the last 11 years, there has been no equivalent increase in tariffs.
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Nigeria disconnects unregistered SIM cards
The Nigerian Communications Commission set September 14 as the deadline for registering the country's 219 million active mobile customers.
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NCC issues new QoS targets for Nigerian telcos
Failure to meet each parameter attracts a N5 million fine, with an additional N500 000 per day for the period the infraction lasts.