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- 26 Aug 2025
Why Half of MVNOs in Nigeria May Collapse- Experts
Telecoms stakeholders have cautioned that many Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Nigeria could struggle to survive unless they address infrastructure gaps, target niche markets, and adapt…
- 29 Nov 2023
Covalensedigital, inq. Nigeria Partner to Offer SaaS Solutions for MVNOs in Nigeria
In a landmark move, Covalensedigital and inq. Digital Nigeria have entered into a partnership to transform Nigeria's digital services for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). This collaboration…
- 22 Sept 2025
Stakeholders Chart Strategic Path for MVNOs in Nigeria
A decisive call for collaboration, strategic market positioning, and patient capital has been issued by key players in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector to unlock the dormant potential of Mobile…
- 5 Dec 2022
TSSF 2.0: Expert Highlight Ways MVNOs Can be Successful in Nigeria
As Nigeria continue to gear towards the licensing of Mobile Virtual Network Operation, a Mobile Network Infrastructure Provider expert, Mr Satya Mekala has disclosed ways and techniques that can be…
- 11 Dec 2015
IDC Proffers Solutions to Africa's Failing MVNO Environment
Despite the strong growth of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) globally, the majority of MVNO efforts in Africa to date have been unsuccessful despite happening in countries offering…
- 11 Dec 2022
NCC Reiterates Commitment to MVNO Licensing, Says Process will be Finalised this Year
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to finalise the issuance of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) licenses before the year ends. The commission's…
- 22 May 2026
NCC Drafts New Rules for Virtual Mobile Operators
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria’s telecom regulator has released draft rules for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) as authorities seek to organize a market that is still at…
- 29 Jan 2021
No MVNO Licensing Yet – NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it has yet to conclude licence framework that will open telecoms market for the launch of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Prof Umar…
- 15 Jul 2026
NCC Begins Stakeholder Consultation on MVNO Business Rules
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will on Thursday convene a stakeholders' consultative forum to review the draft business rules for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Nigeria. NCC…
- 23 Feb 2024
Mobilise Communication Begins Tier 5 MVNE Licence Services in Nigeria
Mobilise, a leading provider of telecom software solutions, is now operating as a Tier 5, mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) in Nigeria, catering to the country’s growing mobile market valued at…
- 21 Nov 2022
NCC, WTL, IMBIL, Others to Headline TSSF’s Conference on Mobile Virtual Network Operations in Nigeria
As the second edition of the Telecoms Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF) gathers momentum, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Wireless Technology Labs, IMBIL Telecom among many others are…
- 11 Nov 2022
NCC to Deliver Keynote on Mobile Virtual Network Operations at Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum 2.0
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will set the tone as the keynote speaker at the upcoming second edition of the Telecom Sector…
- 7 Jul 2025
NCC to Chart MVNO Growth Path at Telecom Sustainability Forum 6.0
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to play a pivotal role at the upcoming 6th edition of the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 6.0), where it will lead a critical discussion on…
- Telecom20 Aug 2026
Nigeria, South Africa Others to Drive MVNO Market in Africa - Report
- 6 Feb 2025
Systegra Technologies Partners Amdocs on Mobile Services Offering
Systegra Technologies Limited, a subsidiary of Interswitch Group and a Tier-5 Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), has collaborated with Amdocs to offer mobile services in Nigerian market. Systegra…
- 29 Jan 2021
MVNO Licence Framework Yet to be Concluded in Nigeria- Danbatta
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied recent report in an online publication purporting that the Commission had concluded work on the licensing framework that will open Nigerian…
- 3 Nov 2024
MobileCoreX Taps Wireless Technology Labs in Multi-Million Dollar Deal to Build New Mobile Core Network across Nigeria
Wireless Technology Labs (WTL) today announced that it has been chosen by MobileCoreX Ltd (MCX), Nigeria’s premier Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE), to spearhead the development of the country’s…
- 3 Apr 2025
Vitel Wireless, Nigeria’s First MVNO to Launch Operations This Quarter
Vitel Wireless, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which recently made history as the first operator in Nigeria to be allocated a mobile number series by the Nigerian Communications Commission…
- 27 May 2025
Vitel Wireless Completes Interconnectivity with all Major Telcos in Nigeria
Vitel Wireless Limited, pioneer mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Nigeria has made another history by announcing the successful completion of interconnectivity with all major Mobile Network…
- 1 Sept 2008
Huawei’s HSDPA Solution Lands Italian Job
Telecom Italia, the country’s leading mobile operator, which offers services under the TIM brand, has chosen Chinese vendor Huawei to expand and upgrade its existing HSPA network in the south…
- 10 Feb 2025
Vitel Wireless Makes History as First MVNO to Get Mobile Number Series
Vitel Wireless, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) has made history as the first operator in Nigeria to be allocated a mobile number series by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). MVNO…
- 14 Nov 2017
WTL’s Survey Receives 94% Support for Network Sharing
By peter oluka A survey carried out by World Telecom Labs (WTL) about rural telephony in Africa has supported network sharing as critical for achieving rural telephony. Conducted every year, WTL’s…
- 16 Jun 2026
NCC Begins Review Telecom Termination Rates after 8 Years
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a comprehensive review of Mobile Termination Rates (MTR) eight years after the current rates were introduced, citing changing economic…
- 23 Jun 2025
Lebara, New Operator Enters Nigerian Telecom Arena, Sells Minutes, Not Airtime
Lebara Nigeria has officially stepped into Nigeria’s bustling telecom market with the introduction of its unique 0724 number series—a bold move that promises fresh competition and a more transparent…
- 3 Oct 2017
ntel Names Akinlola as New CEO
The Board of ntel, Nigeria’s first 4G/LTE-advanced network, has announced the appointment of Mr. Ernest Akinlola as the substantive managing director/chief executive officer of the company. …
- 11 Aug 2025
MTN Nigeria Rolls Out Network-as-a-Service and Signs First MVNO to Drive Industry Efficiency
MTN Nigeria is deepening its role as an industry enabler with the launch of its Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform and the signing of its first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) agreement,…
- 15 Jan 2014
OTT, Smart Device Penetration Will Shape MEA Consumer Telecoms Scene in 2014-IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) on Wednesday announced its annual predictions for the Middle East and Africa consumer telecommunications and media services market in 2014. IDC predicts that…
- 17 Jan 2014
Mobile Data Remains Africa’s Cash Cow for Telcos
International Data Corporation Insight has found that mobile data will remain the operators’ cash cow in 2014, aside the exponential increase in mobile data forcing telecommunications operators in…
- 8 Aug 2014
NCC to Regulate Mobile VAS Market
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has intensified actions towards regulating the Value Added Service (VAS) segment, short codes allocations and operations, of the telecoms sector, all important…
- 21 Sept 2023
Danbatta Highlights Achievements Says Broadband Penetration on Fast-tract
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of…
