By Dakuku Peterside The stark reality of unavoidable price hikes has woven itself into the fabric of the average Nigeria’s daily existence, a grim hallmark of an unyielding cost-of-living crisis.What began with increases in petrol, gas, transportation, interest rates, food,…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has raised the alarm about an impending increase in telecom tariffs, suggesting a staggering 100% hike. This proposal, which could lead to an increase in the cost of voice calls, text…
By Esther Agbo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in a reflection on Nigeria’s telecommunications revolution, has shed light on the pivotal role that telecom licensing fees played in shaping the country’s mobile technology sector. At the heart of the narrative is…
Nigeria’s telecom sector is at risk of shutdown as workers under the aegis of Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association have embarked on strike. This was as the union on Monday threatened to cripple telecommunications services nationwide. The Secretary-General,…
In a recent revelation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Airtel Nigeria has emerged as a standout performer in the country’s telecommunications sector, marking significant gains in market share over the past year. According to the NCC data, by the…
Telecommunication operators in Nigeria have said they are the only service providers that have not implemented price increments in the last 11 years despite soaring inflation. The Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria, ALTON, and the Association of Telecommunication…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), has said it will take stringent action against unsafe, sagging, and drooping telecommunication cables within the Lekki area. In a recent statement, LASIMRA identified specific zones such as…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to uphold the rights of telecom consumers, saying they occupy important positions in the telecommunications ecosystem in Nigeria. Its Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Lawal Maida, represented by the Executive Commissioner-designate, Technical Services,…
The Nasarawa State Government has officially approved the removal of Right of Way, RoW, charges for the installation, placement, laying, and maintenance of telecommunications network facilities within the state. This decision was revealed by signing the Right of Way Regulation…
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure that registered telecom network providers, provide quality communication services to Nigerians. The call was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo (YPP-Akwa Ibom) at…
