NIGERIA
NCC fine ‘not enough’
Pained by long years of poor telecoms service, Nigerian phone subscribers say the N1.17 billion fine for local GSM operators is just a ‘slap on the wrist’. Read More
May 17, 2012, 8:32 p.m.
Japan donates solar funds to Nigeria
Japan has donated N2 billion (USD7.8 million) to Nigeria for solar power systems.
May 17, 2012, 5:10 p.m.
Logikal eyes Nigeria, Africa
SA-based Logikal Consulting is looking to more expansion in Nigeria and other African countries.
May 17, 2012, 7:56 a.m.
MTN refutes allegations of impropriety
MTN Nigeria has described as ‘patently untrue’ new allegations by the PDP.
May 16, 2012, 4:16 p.m.
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Wednesday 16 May
Stiff penalties for not using local OEMs
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Nigerian government agencies have been threatened with stiff penalties, including jail time, if they refuse to patronise local OEMs.»Wednesday 16 May
Nigerian software sector calls for support
NIGERIA
Following its recognition with a global quality award, Nigeria’s software sector has called for support in developing the industry.»Tuesday 15 May
Nigerian accounting training goes online
NIGERIA
ACCA has gone online with practical experience module for accountancy students in Nigeria.»Monday 14 May
Telcos blame power, vandals
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Nigerian mobile operators have pointed to power problems and vandals as reasons for their poor quality of service.»Sunday 13 May
IXPN explains outsourcing deal with NIRA
NIGERIA
The management of the Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria has given reasons behind its deal with NIRA.»Saturday 12 May
MTN Business offers SMEs iPad 3, 3G Wireless Modem and Phones
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SMEs in Nigeria can benefit from new bundles in which MTN Business is offering SMEs iPad 3s, 3G Wireless Modems and a range of phones.»Saturday 12 May
Senate Nitel stance clarified
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) says the Senate has not outright rejected the liquidation of Nitel, but it wants answers.»Friday 11 May
NCC imposes heavy fines on telcos
NIGERIA
NCC has slammed a total fine of N1.17 billion on telcos for failing to meet quality of service standards.»Friday 11 May
NCC ranks Airtel best in QoS
NIGERIA
Airtel Nigeria's quality of service has been ranked best in the NCC's Audit Report for March and April.»Thursday 10 May
CBN explains Cashless Economic policy aims
NIGERIA
The Central Bank has ambitious targets for its cashless policy. Kokumo Goodie found out more.»Wednesday 9 May
More spectrum for Nigeria?
NIGERIA
The National Communications Commission has hinted that private telephony operators may be migrated to a new frequency spectrum.»Wednesday 9 May
NITDA to create sustainable ICT plan
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s NITDA will aim to put in place the necessary institutional framework needed to ensure sustainability of ICT development in Nigeria.»Wednesday 9 May
NiRA to spend NGN11m to get Nigeria to .ng
NIGERIA
The Nigerian Internet Registration Association has budgeted NGN 11 million for an infrastructure upgrade to migrate more sites to the .ng domain.»Tuesday 8 May
Court dismisses Bharti appeal
NIGERIA
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has dismissed Bharti Airtel’s application for a stay preventing a decision in favour of Econet Wireless.»Tuesday 8 May
Nigeria gets ICT funding and leasing firm
NIGERIA
A new company has launched in Nigeria, offering loans for the procurement of ICTs.»Monday 7 May
NIRA urges .ng adoption
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s Internet registration Association (NIRA) has stressed the need to populate the .ng domain with youth groups and MDAs.»Sunday 6 May
More hurdles for Zoom Mobile
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s Zoom Mobile is reported to have shut down switches nationwide in its latest financial crisis.»Sunday 6 May
MTN passes 170m subscribers
NIGERIA
The MTN Group has grown its subscriber numbers by 3.7% in the last quarter, to pass 170.5 million.»Friday 4 May
Phase3 calls for more aerial optic fibre use
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s Phase3 Telecom says interoperability and more use of aerial optic fibre will improve broadband services.»Friday 4 May
MTN warned over service quality
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Nigeria’s NCC has issued a warning to MTN to improve its service or face sanctions.»Friday 4 May
Main One upgrades network again
NIGERIA
Main One Cable Company has undergone its third capacity upgrade, and now boasts the highest lit capacity in West Africa.»Thursday 3 May
Slow wireless progress until digital migration
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s NCC EVP Eugene Juwah says the wireless arena will only show real progress after 2015.»Thursday 3 May
Muscle-flexing unnecessary
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s deputy Senate president says the recent flexing of muscles between the NCC and NESREA was unnecessary. »Wednesday 2 May
New alliance seeks to grow African ICT
NIGERIA
A new alliance of African ICT players aims to boost ICT across the continent.»Tuesday 1 May
NCC issues yellow card over SIMs
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s NCC has warned mobile phone service providers to stop selling pre-registered SIM cards to their customers. »Tuesday 1 May
Nokia, Nigeria in MoU on development
NIGERIA
Nokia and the Nigerian government have signed an agreement aimed at stimulating ICT growth in Nigeria.»Tuesday 1 May
IHS switches on ‘largest solar cell site’
NIGERIA
Nigerian tower network operator IHS Africa has switched on what it describes as the largest solar-powered cell site in Africa for mobile operators.»Tuesday 1 May
Lagos masts agency starts work
NIGERIA
The new masts agency of Nigeria’s Lagos State Government says it has been mandated to commence regulatory functions with immediate effect.»Monday 30 Apr
Pinets boss emerges new ATCON President
NIGERIA
Engr. Lanre Ajayi, CEO at Pinets Informatics Limited, has emerged the new National President of ATCON. »Monday 30 Apr
CBN tender out for EPMS and BPM
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s Central Bank has invited tenders for the implementation of an EDMS and a BPM system and relevant hardware.»Monday 30 Apr
NESREA fines MTN over base station
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s NESREA has now fined MTN N5 million for reopening a base station that was sealed in the Mbora District in Abuja. »Sunday 29 Apr
Glo launches seamless roaming
NIGERIA
Glo has launched a new roaming service which offers a uniform local tariff in any visited Glo network country.»Sunday 29 Apr
Nokia rewards top 100 wholesalers in Nigeria
NIGERIA
Nokia has rewarded top Nigerian wholesalers through its Fabulous 100 incentive programme.»Saturday 28 Apr
Etisalat launches data roaming services for prepaid customers
NIGERIA
Etisalat, in fulfilling its promise of providing products and services tailored to fit the lifestyle of its customers, has introduced its prepaid data roaming for customers. »Saturday 28 Apr
MDAs may be sanctioned over .ng
NIGERIA
The Nigerian government is reported to be considering penalising federal agencies that fail to migrate to the .ng domain name.»Saturday 28 Apr
Microsoft showcases SQL Server 2012 in Nigeria
NIGERIA
Microsoft has launched the latest version of the world’s most widely deployed data platform, Microsoft SQL Server 2012, in Nigeria.»Saturday 28 Apr
Airtel in fresh youth market push
NIGERIA
Airtel Nigeria is unveiling a new series of youth offerings and delivering a 2face Idibia concert in Lagos to engage the youth.»Friday 27 Apr
ATCON president bows out
NIGERIA
Outgoing ATCON President has bowed out, calling for protection of telecom investment in Nigeria to be prioritised.»Friday 27 Apr
Industry slams NITDA proposal
NIGERIA
ICT stakeholders have slammed a proposal that Nigeria’s NITDA be scrapped.»Friday 27 Apr
Two arrested for SIM fraud
NIGERIA
As Nigeria’s House of Representatives prepares to investigate SIM card fraud, the NCC has arrested two people over this offence.»Friday 27 Apr
Arbitrary shut downs threaten services
NIGERIA
A dispute with NESREA has become messier as MTN confirms the closure of a Nigerian base station for the second time.»Thursday 26 Apr
Nigerian Telecom Awards gets primary assessors
NIGERIA
The Nigerian Telecom Awards has been repackaged and a panel of Primary Assessors appointed ahead of this year's event. »Thursday 26 Apr
Operators liable for mobile money fraud
NIGERIA
Licensed mobile money operators will be liable for fraudulent transactions, say Glo and MTN.»Wednesday 25 Apr
Etisalat trains NGOs on better partnerships
NIGERIA
Etisalat Nigeria has staged a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) training workshop for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).»Wednesday 25 Apr
CTO to support Nigerian BPO
NIGERIA
The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization will help Nigeria explore the global IT outsourcing/Business Process Outsourcing industry. »Wednesday 25 Apr
Senate rejects NITEL liquidation
NIGERIA
Nigeria’s Senate Committee on Privatisation has rejected plans to liquidate NITEL.»FEATURED STORY
NCC fine ‘not enough’Pained by long years of poor telecoms service, Nigerian phone subscribers say the N1.17 billion fine for local GSM operators is just a ‘slap on the wrist’.
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