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How MTN deepens broadband penetration
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (213+ words) July 14, 2026 by Lucas Ajanaku MTN Nigeria said it is simplifying access to broadband through bundled solutions that combine data plans and compatible routers for homes, small businesses and professionals across the country. The initiative comes at a time when demand…...
TikTok stars Jarvis, Peller set August 1 for wedding
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (176+ words) July 12, 2026 by Yewande Fasan TikTok stars Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, have announced August 1, 2026, as their wedding date. The announcement was made via a cinematic video posted across their social media platforms....
Stakeholders seek balance between consumer protection, digital access
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (479+ words) July 10, 2026 by Wale Gbadebo Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital finance sectors have called for closer collaboration among regulators to protect consumers without disrupting access to essential digital services millions of Nigerians rely on. The call follows a regulatory dispute…...
Telcos racing to bring service closer to people, says Airtel
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (499+ words) July 7, 2026 by Muyiwa Lucas Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, has said mobile network operators (MNOs) are investing on infrastructure to bring services closer to the people and redefine end user experience on the network. Today, another story is…...
Actress Nadia Buari warns of WhatsApp imposters after new username feature
1+ week, 5+ day ago (233+ words) July 2, 2026 by Yewande Fasan Ghanaian-Nigerian actress Nadia Buari has raised alarm over WhatsApp impersonators, days after the platform rolled out its new username feature. WhatsApp recently announced the username feature, which allows users to connect without sharing phone numbers. In…...
NSCDC arrests telecom mast ‘vandal’ in Ondo
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (432+ words) June 30, 2026 by Tosin Tope, Akure The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State have nabbed a 25-year-old man, Obasi Ifesinachi, for allegedly vandalising a telecoms mast in Iju Community, Akure North Local Government Area....
WhatsApp introduces usernames, allows users to connect without sharing phone numbers
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (229+ words) June 29, 2026 by Adedamola Ogunbewon WhatsApp has announced the introduction of usernames, a long-awaited feature designed to give users an additional layer of privacy by enabling them to connect without revealing their phone numbers. The Meta-owned messaging platform said users can…...
Shettima hails Starlink support as NEMA receives emergency communication equipment
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (357+ words) June 2, 2026 by Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday praised satellite internet provider Starlink for donating specialised communication equipment to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), describing the intervention as a major boost to Nigeria’s emergency and disaster…...
NCC appoints Teniola, Opeke, others IPv6 board members
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (281+ words) June 2, 2026 by Our Reporter ipNX Director, Olusola Teniola, has been named to the newly inaugurated IPv6 Council Board by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as part of a broader industry effort to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). The inauguration,…...
U.S. deploys wireless infrastructure in West Africa
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) June 1, 2026 by Chikodi Okereocha The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is accelerating the deployment of trusted U.S.-made wireless infrastructure in West Africa to connect off-grid communities in a region dominated by Chinese-made wireless systems. USTDA announced funding for a feasibility…...