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Nigeria’s Internet usage drops to 1.26M terabytes in February
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (268+ words) Nigerians consumed a total of 1.26 million terabytes of Internet data in February 2026, averaging about 45,000 terabytes per day, according to the latest Nigerian Communications Commission industry data. The figures point to steadily rising demand for digital services. Although total data consumption…...
NCC orders telcos to flag suspected scam numbers in real time
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (672+ words) Nigeria's telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is tightening its grip on the mobile phone number. New regulatory proposals would require telecom operators to flag high-risk phone numbers in real time, an intervention aimed at curbing rising fraud and…...
Oppo Find N6 and Watch X3: Specs, prices, and release date
2+ week, 3+ day ago (862+ words) Oppo Find N6 vs Find N5 comparison On March 17, 2026, Oppo held a global launch event at its Binhai Bay Campus in Shenzhen, China. Two products took centre stage: the Oppo Find N6, a book-style foldable smartphone, and the Watch X3, a high-end smartwatch built…...
Safaricom to mask phone numbers in M-PESA alerts
2+ week, 5+ day ago (324+ words) Safaricom, Kenya's largest telco, will begin masking phone numbers in M-PESA send-money notifications, limiting how much personal data appears in transaction alerts on Kenya's largest mobile money platform. The update, which will go live at the end of March 2026, affects…...
StreamBix launches mobile app, revolutionising social streaming with AI, creator monetisation, and local P2P sharing
2+ week, 5+ day ago (553+ words) StreamBix is a social streaming platform designed to make entertainment more interactive, allowing users to watch, create, and share content together. The platform combines watch-party technology, creator tools, and AI-powered features to redefine how audiences discover and enjoy entertainment. "Our…...
Kenya's new Copyright Bill would force ISPs to block pirate sites
2+ week, 5+ day ago (441+ words) Kenya could soon compel internet service providers to block websites streaming pirated sports and entertainment events under a proposed overhaul of the country's copyright law. A draft Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026, published by the Kenya Copyright Board for public…...
MTN dominates fibre market; 21st Century hits record drop
3+ week, 4+ day ago (322+ words) The gains come as smaller competitors struggle to retain users amid growing demand for high-speed, stable connectivity. According to the latest industry data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the losses were particularly sharp for 21st Technologies." The widening gap between…...
OPPO introduces Reno15 series in Nigeria, blending AI innovation with everyday performance
3+ week, 3+ day ago (261+ words) OPPO has unveiled the Reno15 Series in Nigeria, introducing the Reno15 and Reno15 F'two devices designed to deliver a balanced combination of intelligent features, powerful performance, and modern design. The Reno15 features a 6.59-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smooth visuals…...
Nigeria’s Internet penetration hits record 53% in January
3+ week, 4+ day ago (212+ words) Nigeria's Internet penetration hit a record 53% in January, reflecting strong demand for connectivity and sustained infrastructure investments by mobile network operators expanding broadband coverage nationwide, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)." Supporting this expansion, Airtel…...
MyFOB Rewards: FiberOne’s Customer Loyalty Program for Better Benefits
3+ week, 4+ day ago (254+ words) The initiative is designed to reward customers for their continued commitment to FiberOne, enabling them to unlock exclusive benefits such as shopping discounts, VIP airport access, discounts on FiberOne products, cashback, and much more as they progress through different loyalty…...