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FG bets on telcos for N874bn tax windfall
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (641+ words) The Federal Government is banking on Nigeria's telecommunications sector to deliver an estimated N874bn in corporate tax revenue in 2026, as part of a broader strategy to shore up non-oil earnings and finance the expanded national budget. Details of the projection are…...
FG targets 1,000 rural telecom towers in 2026
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (1008+ words) FILE: Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani. The Federal Government has said it will deliver at least 1,000 telecommunications towers to rural communities in 2026 as part of efforts to expand digital connectivity and bridge access gaps across the…...
Airtel plans satellite-mobile rollout in 14 markets
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (250+ words) Airtel Africa said it plans to expand satellite-to-mobile connectivity across its 14 operating markets after successfully testing data and messaging services using SpaceX's Starlink Mobile technology in Kenya, marking a significant step towards extending coverage to areas without traditional network access....
FG orders telcoms to compensate subscribers for poor network service
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (168+ words) In a statement issued on Sunday, Head of Public Affairs at the Commission, Nnenna Ukoha, said affected users will receive airtime credits calculated based on their average spending patterns and their presence within local government areas where service failures occur....
NCC to curb SIM fraud with new platform
1+ week, 2+ day ago (405+ words) The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled plans to introduce a Telecoms Identity Risk Management System platform to tackle SIM-related fraud, strengthen digital security and boost confidence in Nigeria's digital economy. The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Aminu Maida, disclosed…...
US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial
1+ week, 3+ day ago (674+ words) Meta to test paid subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp. A California jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their platforms, ordering them to pay $3 million and opening the door…...
UK unveils social media blackout trial for teens
1+ week, 3+ day ago (369+ words) Hundreds of British teenagers will trial social media bans and time limits on apps as part of consultations over new measures to keep children safe online, the government announced Wednesday. The pilot comes as the government seeks views from parents…...
Claw Phones are coming to Nigeria — TECNO'S EllaClaw leads the charge
1+ week, 5+ day ago (375+ words) Claw Phones are coming to Nigeria " TECNO'S EllaClaw leads the charge'Punch Newspapers Claw Phones are coming to Nigeria " TECNO'S EllaClaw leads the charge Kindly share this story: TECNO is ushering in a new era of mobile intelligence in Nigeria and…...
Army cyber warfare command unveils social media awareness for personnel
1+ week, 4+ day ago (370+ words) Attendees of three-day Social Media Awareness Campaign organised by the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command. CREDIT: Nigerian Army The Nigerian Army on Tuesday commenced a three-day social media awareness campaign aimed at strengthening cybersecurity consciousness and promoting responsible online engagement…...
Namibia rejects Starlink licence request
1+ week, 5+ day ago (232+ words) Namibia said Monday it had rejected a request for billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa. Starlink had applied for the licence through its local…...