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Operators suspend new SIM card registration as NCC audits subscriber database
Telecom operators are to suspend new SIM card registration as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) begins another round of auditing of Subscriber Registration Database.
Ministry says no improperly registered SIM on networks, to sanction erring operators
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has stated that there are no improperly registered subscriber identity modules (SIMs) on networks in the country
Africa is already connected NOT by Facebook and Google
Eric Osiakwan In the midst of the pandemic, Facebook[1](and partners) announced 2Africa[2] a new subsea cable. About the same time last year, Google also
ALTON blames poor network connectivity on EndSARS curfew in Lagos
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has blamed increasing network glitches on inability of operators to fix outages as a result
Operators record 9,077 service outages in Q2 2020, says telecom regulator
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stated that major mobile network operators (MNOs) in the country recorded 9,077 cases of service outages on their
ALTON commends Pantami for driving country’s digital economy
By Uwa Suleiman The Chairman Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo has commended the efforts of the Minister of
ATCON hosts virtual forum on COVID-19, digital economy and needs of stakeholders
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) will be hosting a sectoral virtual forum to address the need of telecom and ICT stakeholders
Nigeria’s telecoms subscriptions now 190.8m
Nigeria’s telecoms subscriptions have increased to 190.8 million indicating a steady rise across the mobile network operators (MNOs). The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) in
Amazon is exploring a US$2 billion investment in Airtel
Industry reports are indicating that Amazon.com is early-stage talks to buy up to 5% stake in the business of mobile operators – Bharti Airtel,