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Mon, January 6th 2014, 11:20 · Paul Adepoju

Government agency demands to blame for poor service – Nigerian operators

Telecoms companies in Nigeria have blamed excessive demands by various government agencies for the poor quality of service (QOS) in the sector. → Read more
Fri, January 3rd 2014, 08:00 · Tom Jackson

FEATURE: Nigerian telecom travails rumble on

Last year ended pretty badly for the Nigerian telecoms industry, with loss of earnings due to downtime compounded by a row with state governments over taxation. But in 2013 the operators did little to improve things for themselves, seeming to wage war on three fronts against government, subscribers and Boko Haram. → Read more
Tue, December 17th 2013, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

NCC hosting first Telecoms Stakeholders Summit

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is today hosting its inaugural Telecoms Stakeholders Summit in Lagos, on the theme of “Telecom as an Instrument for Sustainable Development”. → Read more
Mon, December 16th 2013, 17:20 · Nick Sato

Nigeria slaps $7.5m fine on operators over poor network services

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fined four major operators in the country US$7.5 million after they failed to meet the minimum Quality of Service (QoS) parameters issued by the regulator for the months of March and April 2012. → Read more
Wed, December 4th 2013, 08:30 · Selipha Kihagi

Nigeria IT reporters seek partnerships in ICT development

The Nigerian Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) is calling on regulators and operators in the ICT industry to collaborate with the association as part of its efforts to strengthen the industry and promote development. → Read more
Sat, November 30th 2013, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher

Juwah fires warning at Nigerian networks over MNP compliance

Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has slammed the country’s mobile operators for “frustrating” subscribers by their inaction since the launch of mobile number portability (MNP) earlier this year. → Read more
Wed, November 6th 2013, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria suffers 1,200 fibre cuts in a “few months”, NCC raises alarm

Okechukwu Itanyi, an executive commissioner at the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), has raised alarm over the current level of vandalism in the telecommunications sector, while 1,200 cable cuts have been recorded in the past few months due to roadworks. → Read more
Wed, November 6th 2013, 06:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s optic fibre transmission firm celebrates 10th birthday

Phase3 Telecom, a Nigerian pioneer optic fibre transmission firm, is celebrating one decade of operations, claiming it has redefined the country’s telecommunications sector. → Read more
Tue, October 22nd 2013, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian lawmakers set to pass Critical National Infrastructure Bill into law

Abiodun Awoleye, member of the Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Communications, has said the National Assembly will soon pass the Critical National Infrastructure Bill, which confers critical national infrastructure status on telecoms facilities, into law. → Read more
Tue, October 22nd 2013, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria to hold forum on interconnect scheme for operators

Stakeholders in the Nigerian communications sector will in November participate in a stakeholders’ forum on the development of an interconnect scheme for national and long distance operators. → Read more
Mon, October 7th 2013, 12:20 · Paul Adepoju

SA more advanced, Nigeria more aggressive – Eskimi

Vytas Paukštys, chief executive officer (CEO) of Eskimi, Nigeria’s largest mobile social network, has described the South African market as more advanced while Nigeria’s is more aggressive. → Read more
Thu, October 3rd 2013, 10:40 · Paul Adepoju

iQ and MaxTel made in Nigeria phones set for November launch

A joint venture embarked upon by around 20 Nigerian investors will launch two brands of phones that were made in Nigeria. → Read more
Mon, September 23rd 2013, 11:30 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria can make US$1.2 billion national broadband plan – Airtel

Segun Ogunsanya, chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director of Airtel Nigeria, believes the government could add around NGN190 billion (US$1.2 billion) to the country’s GDP by 2015 if it implements the national broadband plan. → Read more
Fri, September 20th 2013, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

ACE cable to dock in Nigeria this year

Dolphin Telecom, operator of the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable, has announced plans to dock the fibre optic cable in Nigeria by the end of the year, in a bid to provide high-quality connectivity in West Africa. → Read more
Fri, September 20th 2013, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria’s communications interception bill passes second reading

Nigerian senators have referred an act seeking to provide for the interception, development and protection of communications networks and facilities in the public interest to the senate committees on Communications, Judiciary and National Security for adjudication. → Read more
Wed, September 18th 2013, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju

NigeriaCom Day One: Present network challenges and future data prospects

The much anticipated 2013 NigeriaCom conference got underway at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, at the heart of Nigeria's tech capital of Lagos yesterday, with participants and speakers drawn from various sectors of the industry. → Read more
Wed, September 18th 2013, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian interconnect exchange carriers to deploy specialist voice switches

World Telecoms Labs has announced five Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC)-licensed interconnect exchange carriers are set to deploy the company’s specialist high capacity voice switching equipment. → Read more
Mon, September 9th 2013, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria to raise $2bn from digital migration spectrum

Edward Amana, chairman of the Presidential Committee on the Transition from Analogue to Digital Broadcasting (DigiTeam), has announced the readiness of the Nigerian government to raise more than US$2 billion by auctioning unused mobile broadband spectrum. → Read more
Sat, September 7th 2013, 08:00 · Paul Adepoju

NigeriaCom 2013 to feature mobile money, digital entertainment and APP GIG

Organisers of the fourth NigeriaCom conference have announced the 2013 edition will feature mobile money and digital entertainment with new focus areas in line with evolution in the market. → Read more
Mon, August 26th 2013, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian ICT fastest growing sector, can do better – Johnson

Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has said despite the ICT’s sector positive contribution to the country’s economy it can still do more to create jobs and wealth. → Read more