Telecommunication

The Nigerian Government On Thursday,  announced its intention to implement new policies in the telecoms sector aimed at promoting the utilization of clean and sustainable energy sources. This initiative aims to minimize the carbon footprint and foster environmental sustainability. The Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, revealed this information while…

Twitter Incorporation, the renowned micro-blogging platform, revealed a fresh logo On Monday, bidding farewell to the iconic blue bird emblem that had been synonymous with the company for its entire 17-year existence. The new logo now features a white ‘X’ symbol set against a striking black background. Linda Yaccarino, the…

The latest iteration of mobile internet connectivity, known as 5G, offers up to ten times better rates than 4G. MTN Nigeria has introduced its 5G router in Nigeria. Consider 5G if you’re looking for a means to receive internet speeds that are unbelievably fast. Pre-orders for the MTN 5G Router…

As Nigeria tilts toward technology, the need for fast internet networks and unlimited data plans increases. The inability of the available internet service providers to buckle up is one of the major challenges affecting the sector. This drawback impacts other sectors that use data for their daily deliverables. In the…

Funmi Iyanda is, without a doubt, one of the most notable phenomena in the Nigerian media industry. Through her unique style of anchoring on-air programmes, the on-screen goddess made her marks that have withstood the test of time. Although a certified geographer from the University of Ibadan, the Lagos-born and…

Apart from being one of the subsidiaries of Africa’s largest mobile telecoms company, MTN Nigeria is currently the highest-earning telecom company in the country. According to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, the company hit over five trillion naira milestones in the second quarter of 2022. This makes it more valuable than…

Airtel, an African telecommunication company, closed the first part of selling tower assets to a joint venture company in Tanzania. This transaction will see the transfer of approximately 1400 mobile sites to the joint venture company. The transaction, which was concluded today, is valued at $176 million, and $159 million…

Globacom’s Abuja base station was shut down by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) due to the exhaustion of all means for resolution between Nigerian telecommunication and civil aviation. According to a letter from the regulatory body, Globacom owes the agency over N5 billion for breaching air safety by erecting…

America’s digital infrastructure company Equinix acquired West Africa’s leading connectivity and data centre company, MainOne, at the cost of $320 million. In the press release, Equinix announced its intention to expand into the African market through the acquisition of MainOne. The acquisition will be completed by the first quarter (Q1)…

The Transaction is the latest strategic divestment of the Group’s tower portfolio as it focusses on an asset-light business model and on its core subscriber-facing operations.