Category: Telecom
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NIN-SIM linkage: NATCOMS plead for 2-week extension
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has appealed to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for extension of the NIN-SIM Linkage deadline from Sept. 14 to Sept. 30. The National President, NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, said in an interview NAN on Sunday
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Telecoms workers threaten strike
Telecommunication workers have issued a seven-day indefinite strike notice, effective Sept. 9, to 39 companies including Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd. over what they describe as prevalent precarious working conditions.
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BREAKING: NCC announces final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given a final deadline for telecoms customers to link their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to their National Identity Numbers (NINs). This is contained in a statement released on Wednesday by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka.
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Nigeria set to migrate to new Internet Protocol for better services
The Federal Government has said Nigeria is set to deploy the latest Internet Protocol version (IPv6) for easy identification and numbering of internet users and their devices.
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After 29 years, Jaber exits MTN Nigeria as COO
MTN Nigeria executives, staff and partners on Friday honoured its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hassan Jaber, as he bowed out of the MTN Group after 29 years of dedicated service and leadership.
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NCC sends important message to telcos over tariff plans
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities.
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How to personally unbar your SIM cards
According to ALTON, operators have implemented measures to help customers unblock their lines. Follow these steps for each operator:
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SIM barring has nothing to do with planned protest – Telcos
Telecommunications operators have clarified that the recent barring of some subscribers’ lines is unrelated to the planned national protest set to begin on Thursday.
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ITU ranks Nigeria high in digital transformation readiness
A new report of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has ranked Nigeria very high at 71 per cent, in comparative legal, policy and governance frameworks towards G5 – advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as G5 with Germany, Finland and Singapore leading the global chart.
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Connectivity: NCC moves to reduce infrastructure gap in rural areas
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it will reduce the gap of unconnected Nigerians in rural areas from 61 per cent to 20 per cent by 2027.