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Nigeria's Internet market rebounds as broadband subscriptions hit 109. 7 million

1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (369+ words) Image by www_slon_pics from Pixabay Nigeria's broadband penetration crossed 50% in November 2025, offering a stronger signal of recovery for the country's telecoms market after a difficult 2024. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), broadband penetration rose to 50. 58% in November 2025, from 44. 43% in December…...

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techpoint. africa > insight > gsm-licence-sale-built-tech-foundation

The auction that changed everything: How Nigeria's 2001 GSM licence sale built the foundation of a tech economy

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (844+ words) Image source: Techpoint Africa By the time Olusegun Obasanjo became president in May 1999, Nigeria's telecommunications infrastructure was, for most of its 120 million citizens, functionally non-existent. From independence in 1960 to 2000, the number of active telephone lines nationwide had grown to just…...

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techpoint. africa > insight > techpoint-digest-1330

Telcos step back as the FCCPC approve new data and airtime lenders

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (801+ words) Psst" you're reading Techpoint Digest Victoria from Techpoint here, Here's what I've got for you today: It's hard to imagine now, but there was a time in Nigeria when getting a phone line felt like winning a lottery. By the…...

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techpoint. africa > insight > techpoint-digest-1318

Egypt to regulate social media for minors with special SIM

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (975+ words) Powered by AI and perfected by seasoned editors. Every story blends AI speed with human judgment. Psst" you're reading Techpoint Digest Every day, we handpick the biggest stories, skip the noise, and bring you a fun digest you can trust....

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techpoint. africa > insight > decline-of-nigerias-cdma-operators

How Nigeria's CDMA operators built a market, then lost it

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (923+ words) Powered by AI and perfected by seasoned editors. Every story blends AI speed with human judgment. Image source: Techpoint Africa Psst" you're reading Techpoint Digest Every day, we handpick the biggest stories, skip the noise, and bring you a fun…...

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techpoint. africa > news > ncc-orders-telcos-to-compensate-users

NCC orders telcos to compensate users for poor network service

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techpoint. africa > insight > techpoint-digest-1310

Lesotho restricts telecom credit for minors

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techpoint. africa > insight > techpoint-digest-1288

Orange Money gets separate licence in Liberia

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techpoint. africa > brandpress > skosh-launches-global-culture-based-dating-and-friendship-platform

Skosh Launches Global Culture-Based Dating and Friendship Platform

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (375+ words) This Brand Press post is for informational purpose only and should not be interpreted as financial or investment guidance. Always ensure to carry out due diligence. Read all" About Brand Press: Brand Press enables brands to directly engage with our…...

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techpoint. africa > news > valentines-day-google-search-trends

Valentine's Day in 2026: Google searches shows Nigerians tilt towards friendship and self-care

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (770+ words) Powered by AI and perfected by seasoned editors. Every story blends AI speed with human judgment. Valentines Day Trend " Glow Up Psst" you're reading Techpoint Digest Every day, we handpick the biggest stories, skip the noise, and bring you a…...