Tag: Telecom
Nigerian government defends telecom tariff hike amid outcry
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Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, defended the decision on Tuesday to authorise a…
Nigerians should brace for hike in telecom tariffs, but not by 100%: Minister Tijani
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Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, announced on Wednesday at a stakeholder meeting in…
Mafab Communications to launch 5G services in Nigeria after three-year delay
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Mafab Communications, founded by Dr Musbahu Bashir, is set to launch its long-awaited 5G services in Nigeria by…
NCC caves to pressure from telcos, set to approve call, data tariff hike amid economic hardship
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There are strong indications that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) intends to approve a long-pending proposal to hike…
Koko Networks energy company ventures into telecommunications, applies for Kenya’s tier-3 NFP licence
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Koko Networks, an energy solutions company with operations in India and East Africa, wants to venture into telecommunications…
Nigerian government proposes 5% tax on telecom, betting and gaming services
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As part of a new plan to restructure Nigeria’s tax system, the federal government has proposed a five…
Nigeria Telcos begins barring SIMs not linked to NIN
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After the September 14 deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) expires, telecom companies are anticipated to…
Telecoms report a 2.4% drop in voice subscriptions due to NIN/SIM linkage
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that in the first quarter of 2024, active voice subscribers in…
ITIDA, Telecom Egypt, and Nokia’s Network Automation initiatives
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Telecom Egypt, Nokia, and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding before Prime…
Telecom Egypt conducts first successful call in North Africa
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Telecom Egypt, one of the leading telecommunication companies in the region, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully…