The Agency for the Development of Information and Communication Technologies (ADETIC) of Chad has been admitted as a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency …
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UCC Flags Challenges Slowing Uganda’s Mobile Connectivity
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminLimited access to electricity is severely hampering Uganda’s telecom sector, leaving hundreds of installed towers idle and costing operators millions of dollars annually, according to a recent report by the …
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Telecel Ghana Urges Shift from Financial Access to Active Usage at Rural Banking Conference
Telecel Ghana’s Head of Small and Medium Enterprises, Mr Alfred Neizer, has called for a stronger national effort to convert Ghana’s improved financial access in rural areas into deeper and …
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Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Attracts $991m FDI in Three Years
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector attracted a total of 991 million dollars in foreign direct investment, FDI, between 2022 and 2024, highlighting sustained investor interest in the industry despite regulatory reforms and …
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Vodacom Moves to Take Control of Safaricom in $2.1 Billion Deal as Kenya Sells Stake
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminSouth Africa’s biggest mobile operator, Vodacom Group, has announced a major step to increase its presence in Africa with a plan to take control of Safaricom, East Africa’s largest telecoms …
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Legend Internet Plc Records 119.7% Oversubscription
Legend Internet Plc has achieved a major milestone after recording a 119.7 per cent oversubscription in its Series 1 Commercial Paper (CP) issuance, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s …
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MTN Nigeria Launches ‘YelloTide’ Campaign to Spread Festive Cheer Nationwide
MTN Nigeria has launched its end-of-year festive campaign called YelloTide, a new nationwide initiative designed to promote joy, kindness and community bonding as the year gradually winds down. The telecoms …
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Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Cuts 383 Jobs Amid Rising Costs and Falling Subscribers
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminNigeria’s telecommunications industry reduced 383 jobs between 2023 and 2024 as operators grappled with soaring operating costs, declining subscriber numbers, and persistent regulatory pressures, according to the Year-End Performance Reports …
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MTN Uganda Raises Second Interim Dividend by 40%, Signals Confidence in Growth
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminMTN Uganda Limited has declared a second interim dividend of Shs 10.5 per share, marking a 40 percent increase from the previous payment. The company said the move was supported …
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Coalition Urges Telecom Firms to Comply with FCCPC’s Digital Lending Regulations
The Coalition for Economic Fairness (CEF), a network of civil society organisations, has called on telecommunications companies and their foreign partners to fully comply with the Federal Competition and Consumer …
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