The Nigerian Communications Commission has said that recent tariff reforms in the telecommunications industry have attracted over N1tn in new investments by operators, strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and improving service …
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Safaricom’s Ethiopian Expansion Transforms Market but Deepens Losses, Says World Bank
Safaricom’s bold move into Ethiopia has reshaped the country’s telecommunications industry, bringing competition, lower data prices, and faster internet access to millions of new users. However, a new World Bank …
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Governors, NCC Join Forces to Tackle Right of Way Fees and Boost Broadband Connectivity
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at harmonising Right of Way (RoW) policies, boosting broadband connectivity, and accelerating …
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Telkom Kenya Battles for Survival Amid Rising Competition and Fading Market Presence
Telkom Kenya, once a trailblazer in the country’s telecommunications industry, is now facing a steep decline in market relevance as it struggles to keep pace with dominant rivals Safaricom and …
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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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MTN Nigeria Reports N133.7bn Profit in Q1 2025
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has reported a profit after tax of N133.7 billion for the first quarter of 2025, recovering from a loss of N392.7 billion recorded in the same …