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- 4 Mar 2025
ATCON Commends FG over Plans to Build 7,000 Telecom Towers
Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has praised the Federal Government’s plan to erect 7,000 telecommunications towers in rural areas. Tony Emoekpere, president, ATCON,…
- 23 Apr 2026
NCC Inaugurates IPv6 Council to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Transition
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated the Nigeria IPv6 Council to accelerate the country’s transition to the next generation of internet protocol. L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council…
- 26 Mar 2025
Telecom Experts Call for Action to Combat Vandalism and Protect Nigeria's Critical Infrastructure
Industry leaders have identified important measures to secure telecommunications infrastructures in the country and ensure that investments in the telecoms space are protected. L-r: Associate…
- 23 Sept 2024
NCC Rallies Stakeholders on Adoption of 6GHz Open Wi-Fi
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has gathered opinion molders in the communications industry, to create people-centered policies for the adoption of 6GHz Open Wi-Fi. L-R: Executive Secretary,…
- 25 Aug 2025
ATCON Commends FG for $2Bn "Project Bridge", Pledges Support
Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Monday commended the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) for spearheading a new initiative…
- 18 Mar 2025
ATCON Calls for Telecom Policy Improvements in Nigeria
Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has called on the Nigerian Government to address policy gaps in the telecom sector to achieve digital inclusion and transformation. Tony…
- 8 May 2026
ATCON Seeks Stiffer Penalities to Deter Infrastructure Attacks, Vandalism
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has warned that weak penalties under Nigeria’s Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) policy are undermining efforts to…
- 10 Oct 2024
ATCON Demands Starlink Review after Unapproved Tariff Hike
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) is reportedly demanding a full review of Starlink’s operations in the country after the LEO satellite operator jacked up its prices…
- 11 Jul 2022
ISPs Seek Government Support, Task ATCON for More Advocacy
In a bid to ensure sustainable growth in its sector, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) stakeholders have called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to increase governmental support on…
- 12 May 2026
ATCON Says Telecom Network Under Threat, Urges Stronger Efforts to Protect Infrastructure
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), umbrella organization for all telecommunications and ICT companies operating in Nigeria, has warned that telecom networks in the…
- 22 Dec 2015
Software, Services Revenue Boosts BlackBerry Financial Results
‎BlackBerry has issued an update on its third quarter fiscal 2016 results, with impressive growth in its software and services revenue. According to the hardware and software giant,…
- 8 Dec 2024
Multiple Taxes, RoW Challenges Hurting Telecom Sector – ATCON
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has raised alarm over persistent challenges threatening the telecom industry’s growth and sustainability. The association highlighted…
- 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…
- 19 Sept 2024
NCC Plans 6G Spectrum Deployment to Expand Wi-Fi Access
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to deploy the 6G spectrum in Nigeria to enhance access to Wi-Fi technology. Speaking on Thursday at a consultative forum on emerging…
- 21 May 2024
ATCON Offers Solutions to Fibre Cable Cuts in Telecom Industry
Association of Telecommunication Companies Of Nigeria (ATCON) has highlighted fibre cuts as a major stumbling block to the Nigerian telecom sector’s growth and affirmed its readiness to take…
- 10 Aug 2026
ipNX Collaborates with ICT Stakeholders on the Future of Fibre-to-the-Home in Nigeria @ ATCON Forum
ipNX Nigeria joined other stakeholders across the telecommunications ecosystem as they convened at the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) Critical Conversation Forum on…
- 26 Apr 2024
Telcos Ask NCC to Allow Them Hike Tariff
Telecoms operators including MTN, Airtel and Globacom have pushed for cost-reflective tariff in view of extant economic realities. This was contained in a statement jointly released by the…
- 23 Feb 2025
ATCON Warns of Nationwide Telecom Blackout over Diesel Shortage
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…
- 23 Mar 2025
Telcos Mull Introduction of Different Tariff Plans for Different States
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria are considering shifting from the current national tariff structure to a regional tariff regime that accounts for state-specific operational challenges. They…
- 21 May 2025
Telcos Warn of Nationwide Telecom Blackout over Diesel Shortage
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has raised the alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers…
- 20 Nov 2023
Excellent quality of service non-negotiable in telecom industry - Maida
Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman/chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that quality of service in the telecommunications sector is non-negotiable…
- 8 Sept 2025
WATISE 2025: Stakeholders Rally to Unlock West Africa’s Trillion-Dollar Digital Economy
The 2025 West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE), held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lagos, concluded with a unified call for strategic partnerships, inclusive…
- 14 Apr 2026
Telcos Bleed Loses in Billions as Thieves and Vandals Destruct Infrastructure
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria are waxing worriedly over the increasing activities of vandals and thieves who are cutting fiber optic cable, stealing generators and batteries. According to…
- 29 Dec 2015
Anchor Telecoms Rolls out Drums to Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Anchor Telecoms, one of Nigeria’s innovative telecommunication companies with expertise in the provision of network design and optimizations prides itself as being successful after 10 years of…
- 20 May 2026
ipNX Seeks Coordinated Action on Fibre Deployment @ National Dig-Once Forum
ipNX has called for stronger policy enforcement across government and industry to address the persistent challenges affecting fibre infrastructure deployment, following key discussions at the 8th…
- 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…
- 6 Nov 2024
AfriTECH 4.0 Holds in Lagos Today
The highly anticipated Africa Tech Alliance Forum is scheduled to hold today Thursday, November 07, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos-Nigeria. The forum will bring together industry leaders,…
- 15 Jul 2026
ntel Unveils 'The Next Frontier' Strategy to Drive Growth in Connectivity, Infrastructure, Real Estate
ntel has unveiled "The Next Frontier," a new corporate strategy aimed at accelerating growth across digital connectivity, telecommunications infrastructure, and real estate development as it…
- 19 Apr 2024
FG Plans EO to Criminalise Fiber Cable Damage Costing Telcos Billions
Nigeria will criminalize the destruction of broadband fiber cables following repeated complaints by MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and other telecommunications companies that they are losing billions…
- 24 Apr 2024
ALTON, ATCON Urge FG to Address Telecoms Industry Challenges
The Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), representing Mobile Network Operators and telecommunication…