Telecommunication

Nigeria’s Senate has called for stronger action against South Africa after fresh xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in the country. During a debate on Tuesday, May 6, 2026, Senator Adams Oshiomhole asked President Bola Tinubu to revoke the licences of MTN and DStv in Nigeria. MTN and DStv are two major…

Working remotely in Nigeria means fighting your internet connection almost as much as your actual work. Calls freeze, uploads stall, and the wrong provider can cost you clients and deadlines. Nigeria’s ISP market has improved, but no single provider works well everywhere. Your location, budget, and work type determine which…

Nigeria’s telecom market is changing fast. For years, MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile focused on signing up as many subscribers as possible. The goal was simple: get more SIM cards into more hands. But that game is slowing down. Today, the real battle is no longer just about who has…

Nigeria’s telecom industry, one of the largest in Africa, plays a pivotal role in the nation’s economic growth. With over 220 million active subscribers, the sector has expanded rapidly, bringing advancements in mobile technology, internet connectivity, and innovative services.  Driving this transformation are exceptional women, leading the charge in shaping…

The CEO of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has raised serious concerns about the country’s telecommunications sector, describing it as being in the “intensive care unit (ICU)” and “gasping for breath.”  Speaking at a virtual telecom investment forum organized by FDC in Lagos on Tuesday, Toriola stressed the need for immediate…