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Fixing the real problem with Nigeria's SIM recycling system
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (700+ words) Nigeria's push to strengthen digital trust has taken a new turn as the House of Representatives urges the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the SIM reassignment window to 18 months. At first glance, the proposal appears straightforward: give more time…...
Cyberattacks: Most Nigerian government websites not security-tested'Expert
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (1753+ words) The increasing threat of cybersecurity breaches is becoming a major concern for many Nigerians, with hackers targeting banks and organizations to steal vast sums of money and sensitive data. A data breach refers to a security incident in which confidential…...
Infinix NOTE 60 Ultra Ushers in New Premium Era
1+ week, 5+ day ago (481+ words) Infinix is cementing its status within the premium smartphone segment in a bold new way with NOTE 60 Ultra, its landmark flagship which debuted in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress 2026. Co-developed with Italian automotive and design legend Pininfarina, NOTE 60 Ultra's design…...
FCCPC approves 5 firms for airtime/data lending as MNOs step aside
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (468+ words) While MTN and Airtel officially announced the suspension of the services last week, checks by Nairametrics confirmed that Globacom and T2 (formerly 9mobile) have also done the same, making it an all-MNO decision. In their place, FCCPC said five firms including Total…...
WATRA: Submarine cable disruptions expose West Africa's $150 billion digital economy
2+ week, 1+ day ago (468+ words) The West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has warned that incidents of submarine cable disruptions are exposing a major weakness in a regional digital economy estimated to be worth as much as $150 billion. WATRA Executive Secretary, Aliyu'Aboki, disclosed this during…...
Airtel hits 650 million subscribers, becomes world's second largest telecom operator
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (188+ words) The company disclosed this in a statement on Friday. With operations spanning multiple countries, its network reaches over two billion people globally, including more than 179 million customers across 14 countries in Africa. In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria has significantly expanded its network…...
Nig Com Sat regains major clients, now carries 50% of broadcast traffic
3+ week, 4+ day ago (332+ words) Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Friday, Egerton-Idehen said the company now carries over 50% of the country's broadcast traffic, marking a notable turnaround from its position two years ago. She noted that key institutions such as the National…...
FG secures $200 million Af DB loan for 90, 000km fibre project
3+ week, 5+ day ago (379+ words) Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani. The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a $200 million loan from the African Development Bank Group to support the rollout of 90, 000 kilometres of open-access fibre infrastructure nationwide. The Af DB…...
NCC says subscriber compensation to start from April, lists eligibility criteria
4+ week, 1+ day ago (144+ words) While'emphasising'that the directive only applies to'Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that have failed to meet their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on Quality of Service, the Commission said a compensation framework is already in place for'Internet Service Providers (ISPs). It also noted…...
NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor network service
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (218+ words) This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Head of Public Affairs at the Commission, Nnenna Ukoha. The directive comes as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection and ensure that telecom users are not left to…...