MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has received approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to lease frequency spectrum from T2 Mobile Limited, formerly known as 9Mobile, as part of its plan …
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T2 Partners Huawei to Rebuild Core Network After Rebrand from 9mobile
T2, the Nigerian telecom operator formerly known as 9mobile, has entered into a multi-million-dollar agreement with Chinese infrastructure giant Huawei to rebuild its core network as part of a new …
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Nigerians Hop Networks for Wider Reach and Better Deals
Many Nigerians are increasingly changing their mobile networks in search of better service quality and affordable packages. The trend, popularly called “network hopping,” has become more common in the telecom …
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Telecom Sites in Nigeria Face Shutdown Risk as Diesel Blockade Disrupts Operations
Thousands of telecom towers across Nigeria may soon shut down due to a diesel supply crisis caused by a blockade at major fuel depots. The standoff, involving petroleum workers and …
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BusinessGovernanceINVESTMENTRegulationTelecommunications
NCC Introduces New Governance Rules as Foreign Investment in Telecoms Falls by 58%
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new set of governance rules for telecom operators across the country, as the sector battles a sharp drop in foreign direct investment …
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FG Plans Legal Action on Vandalism to Accelerate Digital Development
The Federal Government has raised concerns over the rising destruction of telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria, especially in conflict-prone areas. This was made known by the Attorney-General of the Federation and …
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MTN and 9mobile Begin Network Sharing in Nigeria, Full Rollout Expected by July
Telecommunication giants MTN Nigeria and 9mobile have started testing a major radio access network-sharing agreement, with plans to fully implement the partnership across the country before the end of July. …
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DevelopmentEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureTechnology
NCC and REA Join Hands to Expand Digital and Energy Access in Rural Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have officially launched a joint initiative to improve digital and energy access in rural communities across Nigeria. This was …
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Banks Settle USSD Debts as Telcos Prepare to Start Deducting Charges from Airtime
Thirteen Nigerian commercial banks have finished paying their outstanding Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debts to mobile network operators (MNOs). The remaining three banks have paid more than 95 percent …
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Finance & ServicesMobile Telecommunications Network (MTN)NigeriaTechnology
Telecom Operators Now Collect USSD Charges Directly From Airtime
elecommunication companies in Nigeria will now receive payment for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services directly from customers’ airtime, based on a new billing model approved by the Nigerian Communications …