ALTON: Airtime Lending for 40m Nigerians to Resume Soon
ALTON expresses confidence that airtime lending services for 40 million Nigerians will be fully restored after Airtel and Globacom resumed services, while MTN seeks further legal clarity.
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UBA Plc marked Africa Day with celebrations across its 20 African markets, featuring cultural showcases, fashion, music, and food. Group MD Oliver Alawuba emphasized the bank's role as a bridge connecting Africa to itself and the world.
ALTON Hails FCCPC on DEON Suspension as Airtel, Glo Restore Credit
ALTON commends FCCPC for suspending DEON regulations against telecom operators, as Airtel and Glo restore airtime credit for millions of Nigerian subscribers.
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RCC Unveils Enhanced SIP Trunking and Teams Direct Routing
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MTN Restarts Airtime, Data Lending After Regulatory Pause
MTN Nigeria plans to reinstate Xtratime service after FCCPC halts lending regulation enforcement, joining Airtel and Glo who have already resumed services.
Importers Pay for Customs Delays, Demurrage – Forwarder
Freight forwarder Seyi Adewale blames customs inefficiencies for rising import costs, citing system downtimes and reduced demurrage-free periods that burden importers.
Telcos May Introduce Data Calculator to Curb Complaints
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MTN Nigeria cuts emissions 6.4%, invests N10.1bn in climate plan
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MTN Plans Fibre Investments for 8 Million Homes
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MTN Nigeria Explains Poor Network Service Causes
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Airtel, Glo Restart Airtime Loans as FCCPC Halts Regulations
Airtel and Glo have restarted airtime and data lending services after FCCPC suspended controversial regulations. Millions of Nigerians regain access to emergency credit.
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NCC Sets New Rules for Virtual Network Operators
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Dangote cuts jet fuel price to ₦1,650, offers airlines credit
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Telcos Airtime Loan Freeze Continues Despite Court Orders
Nigeria's telecoms keep airtime loan suspension despite court orders, affecting 40 million subscribers. FCCPC defends regulations amid regulatory silence.
Group Gives N6.2m Zakat to Ilorin Residents
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MNOs Invest N2.13 Trillion in Network Upgrade in 2025 – NCC
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Telcos Pledge Improved Telephone Services by Year-End
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