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Airtel Nigeria gets approval for three licenses

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National Communications Commission (NCC) has granted three licences to Airtel Nigeria Telesonic Limited, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa.

These new licences will enable the company to expand its fibre network and enhance infrastructure to meet the growing demand for data services in Nigeria.

As detailed on the NCC’s website, the approved licences include National Long Distance, Internet Service Provider, and Sales & Installation Major licences.

“The companies listed below are those that have fully paid their licence fees and have received their licence documents for their respective telecommunications operations prior to the reclassification of licences into class and individual categories,” the NCC stated.

The NCC also highlighted that the National Long Distance licence, which is valid for 20 years, will be in effect from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2044. This licence will allow the operator to establish and manage networks that facilitate long-distance communications within Nigeria, covering voice, data, and video services.

On the other hand, the Internet Service Provider and Sales and Installation Major licences will be valid for five years, starting on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2029, as noted on the website.

Airtel Africa launched Airtel Nigeria Telesonic Limited in February as a wholesale fibre division, aiming to transform the continent’s data market.

This move comes after the launch of Nxtra in December 2023, a new data centre business built upon the success of Airtel’s Tier 3 data centre in Lagos, which opened in 2022.

At the Telesonic launch, Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Segun Ogunsanya, emphasised that Africa is experiencing a digital revolution, with a significant rise in demand for data centres across various sectors, especially among the continent’s expanding youth population.

He also noted that Airtel’s objective is to bridge the digital divide and foster opportunities for innovation and economic growth through reliable and scalable infrastructure.

Currently, Nigeria has approximately 35,000 kilometres of fibre optic cables, with plans to extend this by an additional 90,000 kilometres to improve connectivity and promote digital inclusion.

This initiative is part of a larger strategy to connect all 774 local government areas and significantly boost broadband penetration, with a target of reaching 70 per cent by 2025, according to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.


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ATCON Warns of Nationwide Telecom Blackout over Diesel Shortage

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Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has raised alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).

ATCON Warns of Nationwide Telecom Blackout over Diesel Shortage

Tony Emoekpere, president, ATCON in a statement said that the fuel supply disruption is critically affecting telecom base stations, pushing them to the brink of a shutdown and threatening millions of mobile and internet users in the region.

“This strike, which stems from the persistent harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State, has effectively halted all truck loading operations and fuel movements,” Emoekpere stated.

He explained that diesel supply to telecom infrastructure has been severely impacted, leaving critical sites with dangerously low fuel levels.

According to him, if urgent measures are not taken, the situation could escalate into a full-blown network blackout, disrupting essential services including mobile and internet access, business operations, emergency response systems, and daily communications.

ATCON has called on the governors of Lagos and Ogun states to intervene immediately by facilitating the release of diesel from depots to telecom operators to prevent further deterioration of the situation.

“This is not just a telecom issue—it is a national emergency that could cripple economic activities and compromise public safety,” Emoekpere stressed.

The association also appealed to security agencies and petroleum unions to resolve the crisis swiftly to safeguard Nigeria’s connectivity and economic stability.

ATCON emphasised that a prolonged disruption in fuel supply to telecom infrastructure could have far-reaching consequences for both businesses and individuals who rely on stable communication networks for daily operations.

 

 

 

 

 


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Globacom Continues Upgrade of Network Infrastructure Across Nigeria

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Foremost telecommunications company, Globacom, says it has continued the upgrade of its network facilities across the country in its determination to achieve network efficiency and service excellence.

The humongous operation was initiated last year and involves a comprehensive upgrade of existing infrastructure and the rollout of new base transceiver stations to ensure high-speed data and enhanced voice services for its growing customer base.

In the light of the recent increase in telecom tariffs, Globacom said it remained committed to building a world-class telecommunications infrastructure while maintaining competitive pricing for its voice and data services.

Said Glo, ” the network upgrade encompasses a wide range of enhancements, including nationwide rollout of new sites and upgrade of existing ones, core network upgrade, access network upgrade, transmission and IP network upgrade and fiber network expansion. It also includes access and backbone infrastructure upgrade, passive equipment expansion, including power and environmental upgrades”.

Globacom has successfully deployed hundreds of new sites in recent months  in key locations across the country, including Lagos, Ogun, Nasarawa, Rivers, Edo, Delta, Cross River, Kaduna, Kano, and Abuja.

This upgrade aims to expand network capacity, provide enhanced voice and data services, and alleviate congestion in high-traffic areas.

It has equally integrated hundreds of LTE 2600 sites in key markets, including Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, and Kwara, as well as in select tertiary institutions.

This enhancement aims to provide high-speed data services and prevent network congestion.

The company has equally created additional data network capacity and carried out enhancements across 1,700 sites in various states including Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Plateau States in tandem with the Federal Government’s broadband penetration initiative.

This upgrade will improve data throughput, network quality, and coverage, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction.

Globacom disclosed that it has also added hundreds of 2G, 3G and 4G base stations to boost coverage and enhance capacity demand across the country. In order to  support these expansion projects, the company  has upgraded its Glo1 submarine cable capacity to ensure maximum utilization.

“This upgrade will provide seamless access to ultra-high-speed services, ensuring a unique calling and browsing experience on the Glo network at all times”, Glo assured.

In the same vein, the data solutions provider has begun a massive nationwide drive to upgrade its power and fiber infrastructure, deploying thousands of new generators and replacing thousands of kilometers of old fiber routes while laying new ones.

This initiative aims to create redundancy for better network availability and enhance overall customer experience.


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Telecom Services Threatened: ATCON Requests Governors’ Intervention in NUPENG Strike

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Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has raised an urgent call for intervention following the commencement of a strike action by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch.

The strike, which began on Sunday morning, is in protest against the persistent harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State.

As a result of the strike, all truck loading operations and movements have been suspended indefinitely, pending further notice.

This disruption has severely affected the diesel supply to ATCON members’ base stations in Lagos and Ogun States, leading to critically low diesel levels at numerous telecom sites, which now face potential service disruptions.

ATCON President, Mr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, has respectfully requested the urgent intervention of the Governors of Lagos and Ogun States to facilitate access to diesel from the depot, ensuring uninterrupted operation of the affected telecom sites.


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