The Federal Government has suspended the proposed five percent excise duty on telecommunications services. Announcing the suspension in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, said the decision was arrived at by stakeholders, asserting that the telecommunications sector already has challenges of multiple taxes. He spoke during the inaugural meeting of the Presidential Committee …

In line with its commitment to offer amazing value to Nigerian mobile telephone customers, Nigeria’s youth-friendly telecoms brand, 9mobile has announced the launch of 9Konfam, a tariff plan that rewards customers with generous airtime and data benefits upon SIM activation, and on every recharge. According to the telco, 9Konfam empowers customers to connect and to do more with their airtime …

MTN Nigeria initiated a trial of its 5G technology in the country on Wednesday with seven cities targeted for a start when the services launch proper, the wireless operator said in a statement to the Nigerian Exchange. The pioneering feat comes more than eight months after the telecom firm and Mafab Communications Limited won a bidding for the two slots available …

Telecommunication subscribers, under the aegis of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS), have vowed  to challenge the legitimacy of the proposed five per cent excise duty on telecoms services in court. According to them, the excise duty on telecom services, which would translate to an extra five per cent consumption tax on calls, SMS, data, and other telecom services, …

MTN Nigeria Communications PLC has  launched its Home Broadband service to accelerate broadband penetration in the country. The General Manager for Fixed Broadband, Mrs Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka said the service was to meet the Federal Government’s plan to achieve over 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025. She said with the service, customers now have an enhanced dedicated 24 hours support …

The Pan African Digital Initiatives Summit and Exhibition (PADISE 2022), which is scheduled to hold Thursday and Friday, 21 and 22 July at the Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos is regarded as the biggest destination for technology enthusiasts and experts in West Africa this season. The theme of this year’s summit and exhibition, “Leveraging Right Policies and Technologies in Taming …

Seasoned ICT journalist and PR professional, Mr Reuben Mouka is the new Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission ( NCC). Muoka assumed duty on Monday to replace Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, who has been moved to the Special Duties unit of the Commission. It is a familiar terrain for Muoka who had worked in the Public Affairs department …

The eWorld Forum ’22 and unveiling of the book, Nigeria Drivers of Digital Prosperity will hold on 7th July with the Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe presiding. While announcing that Ndukwe has confirmed his attendance, the event organiser, Aaron Ukodie said the Forum’s theme is: “4G, 5G, Broadband Connectivity and the Economy”. Ndukwe’s 10 years as Executive Vice …

One of the major e-commerce players in the African market, Jumia appears to be battling severe headwinds after its share price – which once traded at record highs of $59.96 – tumbled down and currently trading at less than $5. That prompted speculations of a loss of investor confidence and a surprise takeover by sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech conglomerate, the …

Telecommunication subscribes may have to pay 40 per cent more than the current charges for calls, Short Message Service (SMS) and data. The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) attributed the proposed increase on the rising cost of running a business in the nation. If the regulatory authority, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approves the proposal, the price …