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- 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…
- 22 Mar 2020
Broadband: FG Urges Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to Focus on Underserved, Unserved Areas
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged mobile network operators (MNOs) to ensure full attainment of the targets set in the new National Broadband Plan 2020-2025 by giving special attention to unserved…
- 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…
- 18 Dec 2015
Survey Rates Nigerian Mobile Telecom Operators Low on QoS
‎NOIPolls Limited, a leading survey and polling firm in Nigeria, said that recent telecommunications poll revealed a general decline in the proportion of subscribers who think they are getting…
- 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…
- 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…
- 30 Jul 2017
Agents, Logistics Hobble Banks’ Mobile Money Operations
Managing mobile money agents’ networks and logistic issues have conspired to frustrate money deposit banks from making progree in the mobile money operations in the country, according to experts who…
- 25 Feb 2015
NCC Ranks Airtel as Fastest Growing Mobile Operator
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecoms operator, has emerged the fastest growing mobile operator in the country, according to the latest report published by industry regulator, Nigerian…
- 21 Jun 2010
DCC Networks Rollout First Nigerian MPLS Network
Communications division of the Computer Warehouse Group, DCC Networks, has commenced the roll-out of the first next-generation MPLS network. The first phase of the service which is to go live…
- 6 Feb 2016
NCC, GSMA Open Talks on Capacity Building to Grow Mobile Networks
Global System of Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), the umbrella body for all Mobile operators, Equipment manufacturers, Vendors among others recently opened talks with the Nigerian…
- 1 Jul 2025
ALTON Explains SIM-related Services Disruption Across Mobile Networks
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has attributed temporary disruption affecting SIM-related services across all mobile networks in Nigeria to a recent…
- 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…
- 3 Aug 2016
Twinpine @ 5th Anniversary Unveils Nigerian Mobile Trends Report, Others
Twinpine, Africa’s premium mobile marketing company is celebrating its 5th year of operations. The company was founded with a vision to help brand and businesses get more value from the primary…
- 13 Oct 2025
NCC Launches DMS to Block Fake, Stolen Phones from Mobile Networks
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the implementation of a Device Management System (DMS) designed to block fake, cloned, and stolen phones from accessing Nigeria’s mobile…
- 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 2012
The Need to Harmonize VAS Operations in Telecom
The traditional service that telecommunications operators are meant to provide is voice communications. However, there has been increased demand for value added service which is secondary focus of…
- 29 Jan 2019
Banks Liable for Stolen Cash via Mobile Networks- Telcos
Telecommunications operators under the umbrella of Association of Licensed Telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ALTON), has advised bank customers to hold their banks responsible for any money lost to…
- 30 Oct 2015
Eskimi Reaches 33M Active Nigerians Users Monthly
Eskimi mobile social network launched a new platform, mobile demand-side-platform in 2014. The new platform allows advertisers to reach mobile consumers outside Eskimi mobile social network.…
- 29 Mar 2026
NCC Cracks Down: Telcos to Refund Users for Network Disruptions
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers experiencing poor network service across the country. The Commission said the directive…
- 21 Jul 2008
Braun, Harris Stratex Boss, Happy with Nigerian Operations
Mr. Harald Braun, president Harris Stratex is happy with Harris Stratex Nigeria for achieving the status of the fastest growing wireless solution provider in the Africa region. Harris Stratex Nigeria…
- 13 Feb 2014
Sterio.me to Launch in Nigerian Operations’
Sterio.me, a mobile learning technology for primary/secondary educators in Africa, is set to debut in Nigeria as technology has increasingly changed the way we learn. For Africa, specifically,…
- 17 Mar 2019
Payment Service Banks in Nigeria, Lessons from the Past
By Emmanuel Okoegwale Ten years ago, there was great optimism that the licensing of mobile money providers will usher in a new era in the drive for greater financial inclusion and fill the vacuum…
- 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…
- 15 Sept 2019
NCC urges Telecom operators to protect their networks against cybercrime
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecom operators to protect their networks against cybercrime. The commission noted that “Cybercrime is now on the increase and service…
- 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…
- 25 Jun 2014
Ericsson Reveals Key Sectors to Drive Nigeria’s Mobile Operations
Ericsson, a world leader in communications technology and services, has revealed the key sectors to drive Nigeria’s mobile operations, particularly, in the next five years. While addressing…
- 14 May 2012
NCC to Address VAS Operators Complaints over Unfair Treatment
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to address complaints by companies that provide value added service using mobile networks over unfair treatment by network operators. Dr.…
- 17 Jul 2014
BlackBerry Eyes Nigerian Mobile Market Top Table, Unboxes Z3
BlackBerry Limited, a global leader in mobile communications, gladly announced that its trial moments are over, as it plans to again regain Nigerian mobile market leading position. Speaking at the…
- 21 May 2018
Nigerians Develop SIMless Operator, Digital Walking Stick
Researchers at the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Niger state have developed prototypes of SIMless multiple operator and mobile communications-enable walking stick, thanks to grant by the…
- 19 Dec 2019
CBN Issues Licences to 15 Mobile Money Operators
Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has issued licences to 15 mobile money operators as part of its drive towards increasing financial inclusion. Emefiele, CBN gov To further address the observed absence of…