Telecommunication

Africa’s mobile industry is moving from a coverage story to a usage story. For years, telecom operators and governments focused on expanding network reach. That work has delivered real progress. More communities now live within mobile broadband coverage. More businesses rely on digital tools. More people use phones for payments,…

In early 2026, Nigeria’s telecommunications sector faced an unprecedented disruption. Airtime and data credit services used daily by around 40 million prepaid mobile subscribers were suspended. This temporary halt left many unable to make calls, send messages, or access data, underscoring the growing reliance on these embedded financial services in…

The 50% tariff hike the NCC approved in early 2025 has done exactly what telecom investors hoped. Both MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria posted sharp jumps in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) last year, and the numbers reveal a clear gap between the two networks. What MTN Is Earning Per…

In 2025, Nigeria’s internet story isn’t just about the number of people online. It’s about where they are and what that says about the country’s digital future. According to new data from the National Bureau of Statistics, using figures from the Nigerian Communications Commission, Nigeria had 147.74 million active internet…

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has warned telecom operators to fix persistent network problems or face sanctions. The warning targets major operators, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom and T2. Tijani said operators must now improve call quality, data performance and coverage across the…