Telecom

Nigerians struggle with poor phone service as activist blasts NCC, telecom giants

Nigerians struggle with poor phone service as activist blasts NCC, telecom giants

Nigerians are increasingly frustrated by poor network connectivity and unreliable phone services, prompting a sharp criticism of the National Communications Commission (NCC), Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and major telecom providers.
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Towards adopting new technologies in the telecom sector

Towards adopting new technologies in the telecom sector

By Zeenat Sambo IT is gratifying that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, ordered MTN and Airtel to immediately reverse the hike in their data tariff plan, which they had implemented on their respective networks recently. MTN and Airtel subscribers suddenly realised that the operators had commenced a new data tariff plan which was an upward review […]

Server Breakdown: Telecom operators, banks, others still handicapped

Server Breakdown: Telecom operators, banks, others still handicapped

By Emmanuel Elebeke Ten days into the battle by experts to restore the collapsed national data infrastructure,  the technical glitch that paralyzed operations of banks, telecom operators, immigration and other critical agencies of government has continued to affect business operations across sectors. For instance, most of the telecom subscribers have continued to lament their inability […]

2022: Telecom sector kick-starts on positive strength

2022: Telecom sector kick-starts on positive strength

Despite the poor telecom services which trailed subscribers from 2021 yuletide till now, trends from the information and Communications Technology industry in January 2022 have shown that the sector is alive to its responsibilities of calibrating the Nigerian economy. 

Kaduna lifts suspension of telecom services

Kaduna lifts suspension of telecom services

By Ibrahim Hassan Wuyo The Kaduna State Government has lifted the suspension of telecom services imposed on some parts of the state. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, made the announcement on Friday in Kaduna.  “I am here to inform you that the Kaduna State Government has contacted the relevant federal […]