Nigeria’s leading telecommunications provider, MTN has resumed nationwide operations after a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday. The temporary closure came in response to widespread customer outrage and vandalism, sparked by the disconnection of subscribers who failed to link their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers. On Wednesday, MTN announced its return to operations via X (formerly Twitter), confirming that its …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to immediately restore all blocked phone lines due to non-linkage of National Identification Numbers (NIN) to Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. In a statement on Monday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka, the telecommunications industry regulator explained that this directive was in response to the widespread …

Following the approvals of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission as required by law, Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, operating under the trade name 9Mobile, is pleased to announce the completion of an equity investment by LH Telecommunication Limited. The investment, which was approved by African Export Import Bank (AFREXIM), the senior lender …

As part of preparation for a new phase of business transformation, the Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, today announced the appointment of seasoned telecoms expert and technology business leader and advisor; Obafemi Banigbe as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. He succeeds the outgoing CEO, Juergen Peschel, who will be retained …

MTN Nigeria, on Saturday, announced the construction of its West African largest data centre, a facility with a 1,500-rack and Tier 4 data centre within the country. It was reported that a Tier 4 data centre is built to be completely fault-tolerant, has redundancy for every component and an expected uptime of 99.995 per cent. This means it can withstand …

Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved two critical projects for the digital economy and technology startup ecosystem. Speaking to State House correspondents after the two-day council meeting on Tuesday, he said the first project has to do with the setting up of a special purpose vehicle (SPV), …

Internet connectivity was disrupted in several East African nations on Sunday due to faults reported on the East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy) and SEACOM cables, Internet monitoring groups said. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), NetBlocks stated, “Network data show a disruption to Internet connectivity in and around multiple East African countries”. It was noted that Tanzania and …

MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) Plc has reported a loss after tax of N392.7 billion for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. The company experienced significant financial strain due to a continued depreciation of the naira, reporting a net foreign exchange loss of N656.3 billion in Q1, 2024, contributing to a record-high forex loss of N1.396 trillion since 2023. In response …

Telecommunications operators, including MTN Nigeria and Globacom have asked for Federal Government approval through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to raise their tariff. The development came after foreign exchange losses and rising energy costs forced some of the operators to post losses last year. The telcos’ proposal to raise their tariff came barely 24 hours after MultiChoice, a South African …

Telecom operators in Nigeria have insisted on calls for an upward tariff review in a move to offset the soaring costs of operation and investment in the sector. This demand comes after 11 years of stability in tariffs, during which the industry has faced significant increases in operational costs and investments in network expansion and upgrades. This disclosure was made …