Nigeria's telecom sector shifts from 2025 consolidation to aggressive 2026 expansion via a $2B fibre project and satellite tech. Will this dual strategy finally achieve nationwide digital inclusion?
MTN Nigeria surprised Lagos shoppers by settling their grocery bills at Jendol Superstore. This gesture offers temporary relief as food inflation strains household budgets. Read how this corporate intervention impacted Nigerians.
A Libyan phone dealer finally receives a shipment of Nokia phones ordered in 2010, after 16 years of delay caused by civil war and logistics collapse. Read the full story.
New NCC data exposes a severe fibre cut crisis, with over 19,000 incidents in 8 months. Telecoms lose N27bn, disrupting banking, healthcare & security nationwide. Read the full report.
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Nigerian telecoms regulator NCC reveals banks and telcos have refunded over N10bn for failed transactions. A new joint framework with CBN promises refunds within 30 seconds from March 2026.
Nigerian telecom operators must now refund failed airtime and data purchases within 30 seconds. A new framework by NCC and CBN introduces a central dashboard for real-time monitoring.
Nigerian regulators NCC and CBN have launched a new framework mandating refunds within 30 seconds for failed airtime and data transactions. Implementation starts March 1, 2026. Read the full details.
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Nigeria's telecom sector shifts from 2025 consolidation to aggressive 2026 expansion, driven by massive fibre optic deployment and satellite connectivity to bridge the digital divide. Will it work?
NCC's Dr Aminu Maida outlines 2026 roadmap, demanding telecom operators improve network quality, customer care, and governance or face regulatory action. Read the full directive.
The NCC reveals telecom operators deployed over 2,800 sites in 2025, boosting broadband penetration past 50%. EVC Dr. Aminu Maida promises improved quality of service for Nigerians in 2026.
Investments in global submarine cables hit $9.7 billion, with Nigeria landing 8 major systems. This infrastructure now delivers 1Tbps traffic, boosting broadband to 50.58%. Discover how it transforms Nigeria's digital economy.
The NCC has set a final deadline of December 31, 2025, for Starlink subscribers to complete mandatory biometric registration. Over 66,000 users risk service suspension. Act now to avoid disconnection.
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Despite billions invested in fibre, Nigeria's rural communities remain disconnected. Explore how the last-mile gap cripples farmers, healthcare, and education, widening the national digital divide.
NCC data reveals 6.38 million Nigerians are on 5G networks, while national data consumption hits a record 1.24 million terabytes in a month. Explore the growth, urban-rural divide, and infrastructure challenges.
Nigeria's telecom industry body, ATCON, says 2025 was difficult but the sector expanded. It projects accelerated investment in 2026 driven by fibre, data centres, and supportive policies. Read the full outlook.
Nigerians consumed a record 1.236 million terabytes of mobile data in November 2025, NCC data reveals. Explore the drivers, key players like MTN and Airtel, and the challenges facing digital growth.
Nigeria falls short of its 70% broadband penetration goal for 2025, reaching only 50.58%. The NCC confirms a new five-year plan is underway, focusing on satellite technology to bridge the digital divide. Read more.
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Fresh NCC data reveals T2, formerly 9mobile, continues to hemorrhage subscribers despite rebrand and MTN deal. Over 28,000 left in 2025. Read the full breakdown.
MTN Nigeria's YelloTide campaign brought joy to a couple in Enugu with a surprise N2 million gift at their wedding. Read how the telecom giant is spreading festive cheer.
Despite a 50% tariff hike in January 2025, Nigerian telecom subscribers face dropped calls & slow internet. Explore the causes & economic impact of the persistent poor Quality of Experience (QoE).
Globacom extends festive greetings, urging Nigerians to reflect on Christ's teachings of love, sacrifice, and compassion. The telco calls for peace and care for one another during the season. Read more.
ipNX Nigeria wins 'Fastest' and 'Most Exceptional' Fibre Internet Provider at NiTA 2025. The company restates commitment to innovative connectivity solutions and transforming Nigeria's digital landscape.
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Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX's Starlink to launch Direct-to-Cell satellite service in Nigeria by 2026, aiming to bridge the digital divide in remote areas. Read more.
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX's Starlink to deliver direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across 14 African countries from 2026, bridging the digital divide. Learn the details.
Internet providers urge government intervention to expand services to unserved regions. High costs and infrastructure vandalism threaten growth despite rising demand for broadband.
Nigerian Communications Commission reports teledensity at 80.87% with massive data consumption despite tariff hikes. 4G dominates as government approves 4,000 new towers for rural areas. Read the full analysis.
MTN Nigeria's Y'ellotide Weddings initiative brought shock and joy to couples in Lagos, gifting N2 million each to support their new beginnings. See how the surprise unfolded.
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