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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Banking, Finance & InvestmentDigital EconomyFinance & ServicesTechnologyTelecommunications
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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 …
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BusinessEconomyNigeriaTelecommunicationsUncategorized
Nigeria’s Internet Data Usage Drops After Tariff Hike, Subscribers Decline by Over 22 Million in One Year
Internet data consumption in Nigeria dropped by 17,647 terabytes between January and April 2025 after a new data pricing policy pushed the cost of telecom services higher. The Nigerian Communications …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentEconomyNigeriaStanbic IBTCTelecommunications
Telcos Disagree with Banks Over USSD Airtime Billing Claims
Confusion has trailed the planned migration to end-user billing for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) as telecommunications operators in Nigeria have faulted the claims by some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) …
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BusinessInnovationNigeriaTechnologyTelecommunications
Vitel Wireless Completes Interconnectivity with Major Telecom Operators in Nigeria
Nigeria’s first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Vitel Wireless, has announced a major breakthrough after completing interconnectivity with all major mobile network operators in the country. This achievement means subscribers …
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EconomyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureInnovationNigeriaPoliciesTechnologyTelecommunications
NCC Data Shows Nigerians Cutting Back on Internet Usage Despite Rising Broadband Penetration
New figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have revealed a fluctuating trend in national data consumption, as more Nigerians appear to be rationing internet usage following recent tariff …
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DevelopmentEconomyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureInnovationINVESTMENTPolicies
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector to Get $1 Billion Boost as Minister Tijani Promises Better Services by Q3 2025
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is gearing up for a major turnaround as the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has announced a $1 billion investment in network equipment—a …
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EconomyInfrastructureINVESTMENTMobile Telecommunications Network (MTN)NigeriaTechnologyTelecommunications
Telcos Invest Over $1bn in Chinese Equipment to Boost Service Quality
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have placed orders worth over $1 billion for new network infrastructure from original equipment manufacturers in China, as part of efforts to overhaul and improve the …
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BusinessBusiness InsightsEconomyGOVERNMENTInnovationNigeriaTechnologyTelecommunications
NCC, Lawmakers Begin Review of 22-Year-Old Telecom Law to Match New Tech Era
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and lawmakers at the National Assembly have started the process of reviewing the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, which has been the foundation of Nigeria’s …
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Business and EconomyNigeriaTechnologyTelecommunicationsWestern Africa
Rising Data Costs Threaten Nigeria’s Content Creation Growth
Nigeria’s content creation industry is facing challenges due to increasing data costs. The growing demand for online content has led to higher internet usage, but the rising expenses associated with …