Tag: telecoms
How telecom industry provided 500,000 jobs in two decades – NCC
However, the NCC warned that the sector still struggles with a lack of skilled workers, which could slow down future…
Land Use Charge: Oyo Govt shuts Access Bank, Heritage Bank, Telecoms
The Enforcement team of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, led by the Director, Land Use Charge, Olufisayo…
Nigeria signs defence cooperation agreement with Vietnam
In a determined effort to deepen the long-standing bilateral relations between Nigeria and Vietnam, both countries plan to work together…
Ethiopia opens telecoms sector to limited competition
Ethiopia’s state-run telecoms monopoly has agreed to allow some local firms to provide internet services through its infrastructure, a move…
Telecos await outcome of NCC’s investigations
Association Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) says the association was awaiting the outcome of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) investigations…
Poor Electricity Supply Affecting Operations —Intels
The General Manager of Intels Nigeria Ltd., Mr Sascha Kuehl, on Friday said that unsteady power supply was hindering smooth…
Global investment increasing in Africa’s telecoms industry
Africa’s telecoms industry forms a vital component to the country’s economic growth, affecting all aspects of the business and social…
Glo To Give Free 26,000 SIMs To Katsina Workers
Over 26,000 civil servants in Katsina State will enjoy the telephone Free Access Programme launched in the state on Thursday…
Glo Listed Among Africa’s 6 Best Brands
Giant telecommunications outfit, Globacom, has been named as one of the six most admired brands on the continent of Africa.…
Glo Stuns Subscribers With Overload, Allawee Promos
Nigeria’s national telecommunications carrier, Globacom, has launched two mega promos, Glo Overload and Glo Allawee to spice up the season…
GSM’ll Soon Cease To Exist, Says Expert
Mr. Lanre Ajayi, President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has asserted that the Global System for Mobile Communication…
Adenuga, Ogunsanya Bag Telecoms Awards
Globacom Chairman, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., has bagged the award of the ‘Telecom Investor of the Decade’ at the 10th…
BBM Now On Lumia Smartphones
Daniels Ekugo Microsoft Mobile has announced that popular mobile messaging application, BlackBerry Messenger, BBM, is now available for download on…
Airtel Unveils Life Insurance Plan
Daniels Ekugo To reward its loyal customers, telecommunications network, Airtel Nigeria, has launched a free life insurance plan in partnership…
Airtel Unveils Affordable Roaming Bundles
Airtel Nigeria, has introduced a unique roaming package that will empower telecoms consumers to connect with business associates, friends and…
MultiChoice Promises More Premium Content
Subscribers to the services of leading pay-TV provider, MultiChoice, have been assured of continuous access to premium content. In addition,…
GLO Boosts Puuskaat Festival, Signs MoU
Nigeria’s national telecommunications company, Globacom, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the people of Mwangu, Plateau State, for the…
MTN Set To Launch Biggest Music App
MTN Nigeria is set to redefine and revolutionize the entertainment industry in Nigeria with the launch of its Music App.…
Mixed Reactions Trail Borrow Me Credit
Sarah Eyo To solve the problem of insufficient credit to make telephone calls, telecoms companies recently introduce ‘borrow me credit’…
Samsung To Showcase Galaxy S5 At Gloworld
Nigeria’s leading telecoms brand, Globacom will play host to the world’s largest maker of mobile handsets, Samsung Electronics as they…
Glo unveils ‘borrow me credit’
Nigeria’s indigenous telecommunication giant, Globacom, has introduced ‘Borrow Me Credit’, a unique product that enables prepaid subscribers to receive airtime…
Chad to privatize state-owned telecom firm, SOTEL
Chad is set to sell 80 per cent of its stake in state-owned telecommunications firm, Groupe SOTEL, the government has…
South African firm to debut with smartphone made in Africa
A South African company hopes to rival the likes of Samsung and Nokia with home-grown smartphones tailored to African needs.…
Microsoft takes over Nokia phones
Mobile phone pioneer Nokia on Tuesday announced the sale of its sinking handset business to software giant Microsoft, which is…
US hacks Chinese phones, says whistle-blower
The United States government is hacking Chinese mobile phone companies to gather data from millions of text messages, former intelligence…
Glo Picks Omawumi, Others As New Ambassadors
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Music stars Omawumi Mgbele, Waje, M.I and Naeto C have been unveiled as new brand ambassadors for the…
Telecom: Airtel records losses in Africa
India’s top telecoms company Bharti Airtel said Thursday its net quarterly profit halved in its final financial quarter to March,…
‘Vow to never text and drive’, cellphone users warned
A US family has published the last, cut-off text message written by their 22-year-old son who crashed his car and…
Facebook may unveil smartphone next week
Facebook fueled fresh talk Friday about its own mobile phone after the leading social network scheduled a press announcement for…
MTN fined N90m by NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has asked MTN to pay N90 million fine, about $500,000, for non compliance with Key…