Category: Telecom
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Absence of judge stalls trial of MTN CEO
The trial of Mr Karl Toriola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd; and others was, on Thursday, stalled due to the absence of the trial judge.
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MTN, Airtel, others in fresh trouble with Reps
The House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (SCR) has resolved to sanction MTN, Airtel, and other companies for failing to perform their Corporate Social Responsibilities.
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NCC suspends issuance of communications licenses
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has temporarily suspended the issuance of new licenses in some categories.
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Nigeria set to deliver Africa’s 3rd longest terrestrial fibre optic backbone
The federal government of Nigeria has launched a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will support the delivery of an additional 90,000km of fibre optic cable to complement existing connectivity infrastructure and deliver a stronger national backbone for universal access to the internet across Nigeria.
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Telcos want FG to address pricing challenges, others
Telecom operators in Nigeria have on Thursday urged the Federal Government to facilitate a constructive dialogue with industry stakeholders to address pricing challenges. The appeal was made in a joint statement by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications
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Telecoms union threatens indefinite strike from April 4
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has threatened to begin an indefinite strike on April 4.
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BREAKING: NCC files criminal charges against MTN CEO
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has filed criminal charges against MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd. and four others over alleged copyright infringement.
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Internet blackout: NCC seeks mechanisms to protect undersea cables
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the West African region to jointly protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity, to ensure uninterruptible Internet connections.
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JUST IN: Internet services affected by undersea cable cuts restored
Internet and voice services affected by undersea cable cuts have been restored by 90%, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said.
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NIMC, NCC partner on NIN-SIM linkage processes
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have partnered to enhance processes related to the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage.