Nigeria considers cyber security policy to protect telecoms sector

According to the deal, 9mobile subscribers will have access to MTN's infrastructure for calls, texts, and data in places where 9mobile's coverage is limited or unavailable.

The Nigerian Communications Commission has demanded that service providers notify the cause of the service disruption, the affected locations, and the projected time of restoration in advance.

The AI spam alert tool will allow consumers to reject spam messages on both smartphones and feature phones.

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.

The telecoms company urged customers to “forgive and forget” in the spirit of Valentine’s Day.

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 project will help inform regulatory decisions and guide the expansion of connectivity in underserved areas across Nigeria.

The operator says the issuance of the mobile number series 0712 signifies a key point in Nigeria's growing MVNO market.

The telco’s 800MHz spectrum licences were renewed so that they all expire on December 31, 2034, allowing for easier subsequent renewals.

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

The two are set to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment, and innovation.