Telecom
StarTimes to Launch Mobile Phone, Tablet

StarTimes said that as part of the network’s efforts to make Nigerians enjoy affordable technology, they are ready to launch Mobile Devices, the StarTimes P40 Mobile phone and StarTimes P80 tablet.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Anetor Irete, public relations manager of the Network said that, “These mobile devices are the best in its category at an affordable price of N12, 000”.
The StarTimes P40, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, understand is a mobile phone with 4.0” Capacitive Touch Screen size, Dual-core 2 x 1.3GHz CPU, Internal memory of 4GB and can take up to 32 SD Card with 512 Ram, also has Dual Camera (3.0MP + 2.0MP), Dual SIM Dual Standby and operates an Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Its battery life is with ultra long standby time (1450 mah battery), and supports many exciting functions of MP3, FM radio, Multimedia, Bluetooth,
He said the P80 is hybrid of Smartphone and Tablet. At N27,000, its equipped with Android 4.2 OS, Quad-core 4×1.3GHz CPU, 8” XGA Touch Screen, Dual camera (5MP + 2MP) & Dual SIM dual standby, GPS/ WiFi/ USB port/ Bluetooth/ earphone, Internal Memory of up to 8GB + 1GB RAM and microSD Up to 32G. Its battery life is with ultra long standby time (4000 mah battery).
“As this year marked our fourth year anniversary; more than ever before, we are committed to ensuring that our customers enjoy the best of digital television with the provision of high quality content at an affordable price.
“As such, we would not relent in ensuring that we meet the demands of our customers by providing them with quality content and access to digital television as we launch StarSat to complement our DTT pay-tv services. Besides we, as a platform for digital migration, are ever committed to helping Nigerians actualise the 2015 deadline by ensuring that they get the best of digital television at an affordable price.
“With StarSat and StarTimes, Nigerians can now confidently migrate into the digital space as we provide the latest technology in DTT operations – DVB-T2 technology –and our DTH services utilises full HD decoders. Our DTH service also offers you more channels,” he said.
Irete added that StarTimes’ mission is to ensure that every home in Nigeria enjoys affordable digital TV. This mission is backed with our collaboration with NTA; a relationship that is a strategic partnership to help Nigeria actualise its 2015 digital transition deadline.
“We are leveraging on NTA’s platform to provide quality digital service to every home in Nigeria and we are committed to making digital television accessible and affordable to all Nigerians on the latest technology in DTT operation.
Telecom
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 (NUPENG).
Mr 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.
Telecom
Nigerians Spend N5.3 Trillion on Telecom Services

In 2023, Nigerians spent a total of about ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, which includes calls, data, SMS, and other telecom services, according to the Leadership.
Specifically for voice calls, Nigerians made approximately 408.5 billion minutes of local calls, generating around ₦3.28 trillion from outgoing calls and ₦3.23 trillion from incoming calls, totaling about ₦6.51 trillion in call-related revenue according to projections based on 2023 call volumes and tariff data.
However, the ₦5.3 trillion figure represents the overall telecom sector revenue, with voice calls being a major component but also including data and other services.
For individual spending, MTN subscribers spent an average of ₦2,508 monthly on voice calls in 2023, showing a 14.4% increase from 2022, while Airtel customers spent about ₦1,694 monthly on voice calls.
Total telecom spending (calls, data, SMS, etc.): ₦5.3 trillion in 2023
Estimated revenue from voice calls alone: around ₦6.5 trillion based on call minutes and tariffs
Average monthly spending on calls per subscriber: ₦1,694 to ₦2,508 depending on the network
Telecom
MTN Chairman, Industry Leaders Honour Late Dr. Pascal Dozie’s Legacy at NGX Tribute

Nigeria’s corporate elite gathered recently to bid farewell to one of the nation’s most influential business titans, Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie.
The Nigerian Exchange Group’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, played host to an ‘Afternoon of Tributes’ that saw industry captains, financial moguls, and family members celebrate the extraordinary legacy of a man who helped reshape Nigeria’s economic landscape.
MTN Nigeria Chairman, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, captured the mood of the gathering when he described the late Dozie as “a visionary leader, a true patriot, and a trailblazer” whose impact continues to reverberate across Nigeria’s business terrain.
“Thanks to his remarkable foresight and unwavering dedication, MTN Nigeria didn’t just find its footing—it soared,” Ndukwe told the distinguished audience.
“Today, it stands not only as the largest telecommunications company in the country but also as one of the most highly valued corporations on the NGX Premium Board.”
The symbolic bell-ringing ceremony—a highlight of the event—paid homage to Dozie’s pivotal role in transforming both Nigeria’s capital market and telecommunications sector.
Speaker after speaker painted the portrait of a man whose influence transcended conventional boundaries. Beyond founding Diamond Bank and steering MTN Nigeria to unprecedented heights, Dozie was celebrated for embodying the rare combination of business acumen and ethical leadership.
Throughout the afternoon, the late business icon was remembered not merely as a successful entrepreneur but as a nation-builder whose contributions spanned critical sectors from banking and telecoms to public policy and education.
More than his corporate achievements, however, it was Dozie’s personal qualities that dominated tributes—his uncompromising integrity, innovative thinking, disarming humility, and lifelong commitment to service.
As the event concluded, it became clear that the gathering was more than a memorial—it was a celebration of possibilities, a testament to what can be achieved when purpose meets passion and when leadership is firmly rooted in service to others.
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