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Mon, March 24th 2014, 09:40 · Agatha Nduku

Nigeria SIM registration reducing crime rate

The registration of SIM cards in Nigeria has greatly curbed the rise of criminal activities in the country, according to regulator the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
Thu, December 4th 2014, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s SimplePay announces partnership with Ariiyatickets.com

Nigeria's online payment platform SimplePay has announced a partnership with Ariiyatickets.com an online ticketing platform. With the partnership, individuals can now use SimplePay to instantly and safely purchase tickets to their favorite events. → Read more
Tue, November 25th 2014, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju

Giddiphones.com is simplifying the way Nigerians buy phones – Olulana

A new online ad site that allows individuals to buy mobile devices has been launched in Nigeria. Dubbed giddiphones.com, the platform allows buyers and sellers to meet and transact business. → Read more
Wed, October 15th 2014, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s SureGifts now accepting SimplePay

Nigeria's gift cards retailer SureGifts has announced its customers can now use SimplePay as a method of payment for gift cards purchased on the platform. → Read more
Wed, September 17th 2014, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju

SimpleGiving allowing Nigerian Christians to give offering via mobile

SimplePay, Nigeria's mobile and web-based wallet has announced the launch of SimpleGiving, a service that allows churchgoers in Nigeria to give offerings via mobile. → Read more
Tue, September 16th 2014, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s SimplePay accepting Bitcoins

Nigeria's web and mobile-based wallet service SimplePay has announced it is now allowing its users to fund their wallets from their Bitcoin accounts. → Read more
Mon, September 8th 2014, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

DfID-supported TradeViz aims to simplify trade in Nigeria

Advisory and data portal TradeViz has been launched with the aim of helping to simplify trade for Nigeria. Supported by the Department of International Development (DFID), TradeViz is offering importers, exporters and prospective investors access to expert advice on importation, exportation and business registration. → Read more
Tue, August 12th 2014, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju

Jovago.com, SimplePay partner for Nigeria hotel bookings

Online hotel booking platform Jovago has partnered with web and mobile financial services company SimplePay, to allow Jovago customers to pay for their hotel booking through the SimplePay mobile application. → Read more
Thu, June 5th 2014, 09:30 · Paul Adepoju

Microsoft unveils first smart dual SIM Windows smartphone in Nigeria

Microsoft has unveiled its first smart dual SIM Windows smartphone, the Lumia 630, in Nigeria following its acquisition of Nokia’s Devices and Services section. → Read more
Mon, April 14th 2014, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju

Etisalat Nigeria offers subscribers free USB modem, data SIM card

Etisalat has announced it is extending access to its Easyblaze HSPA data service by providing subscribers who purchase a 1.5GB data plan or more with a free USB modem and data SIM card loaded with a 12-month free internet → Read more
Tue, February 25th 2014, 13:40 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria gives telecoms deadline for local manufacture of SIM cards

Telecoms companies operating in Nigeria have until December 2015 to commence local manufacture of SIM cards. → Read more
Wed, February 12th 2014, 12:20 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria considers ban on sale of SIM cards

Nigeria may place a ban on the sale of new SIM cards by telecoms companies as a way of compelling the networks to increase their investment in improving the quality of the services by halting the soaring numbers of telecoms subscribers in Nigeria. → Read more
Tue, November 12th 2013, 10:30 · Paul Adepoju

MTN Nigeria raises alarm over new SIM swap fraud

MTN Nigeria has warned its customers of a new scam which sees fraudsters mislead subscribers into providing personal information and then carrying out a SIM swap. → Read more
Thu, July 25th 2013, 10:29 · Paul Adepoju

Some Nigerian SIMs registered to flowers and pets

SIM cards registered with pictures of goats, flowers and dogs have been identified by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
Thu, July 4th 2013, 08:54 · Paul Adepoju

Further confusion over Nigerian SIM registration

The controversy surrounding SIM card registration took another turn on Thursday when the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and network operators failed to agree on the fate of unregistered lines. → Read more
Mon, July 1st 2013, 12:39 · Paul Adepoju

Confusion reigns over Nigerian SIM card disconnections

Unregistered SIM cards in Nigeria appear to still be operating as normal despite the Nigerian Communication Commission’s (NCC) deadline passing with the threat of disconnection from the networks. → Read more
Thu, June 27th 2013, 11:10 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian subscribers request extension to SIM registration period

Deolu Ogunbanjo, president of the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers of Nigeria (NATCOMS), has pleaded for more time to enable all subscribers to to register their lines. → Read more
Fri, May 31st 2013, 08:29 · Paul Adepoju

MTN urges Nigerians to register SIMs

MTN has urged its Nigerian subscribers to confirm their SIM registration as the regulator’s 18-month grace period nears its end, meaning unregistered lines will be disconnected on June 30. → Read more
Thu, May 30th 2013, 11:44 · Nick Sato

BIO-key biometric tech implemented for Nigerian SIM registration

SW Global, an IT services provider in Africa, is implementing BIO-key's fingerprint biometric technology as part of the Nigerian SIM card registration programme, targeting the more than 110 million SIM cards in use. → Read more
Thu, April 25th 2013, 13:14 · Paul Adepoju

Tecno becomes leading dual SIM brand in Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana

Tecno is currently the leading dual SIM mobile phone brand in countries where it has established a presence, including Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana, with the company expressing its commitment and dedication to the provision of versatile and high quality phones for its customers. → Read more