Telecommunications operators across Nigeria have announced the full resumption of SIM swap services following a temporary disruption that left millions of subscribers stranded and unable to access essential mobile services. The disruption, which occurred earlier this month, affected customers seeking to retrieve lost SIM cards, upgrade devices, or switch lines, prompting widespread complaints and long
Internet service providers, including major players like Starlink and Spectranet, are experiencing a noticeable decline in customer subscriptions as more Nigerians cut back on data spending due to rising economic hardship. The development signals a growing shift in consumer behavior, reflecting the impact of inflation and weakened purchasing power on household and business budgets. Recent
Internet service providers, including major players like Starlink and Spectranet, are experiencing a noticeable decline in customer subscriptions as more Nigerians cut back on data spending due to rising economic hardship. The development signals a growing shift in consumer behavior, reflecting the impact of inflation and weakened purchasing power on household and business budgets. Recent
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced that SIM-related services across all mobile networks in the country will experience temporary disruptions. This interruption follows a directive from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), which requires telecom providers to transition to a new identity verification platform aimed at enhancing the security and
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally approved a landmark national roaming and spectrum-sharing agreement between MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile, granting 9Mobile’s subscribers access to MTN’s network infrastructure for a period of three years. The deal, which received regulatory clearance in May 2025 after nearly five years in the making,
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced that SIM-related services across all mobile networks in the country will experience temporary disruptions. This interruption follows a directive from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), which requires telecom providers to transition to a new identity verification platform aimed at enhancing the security and
Abuja – The Federal Government has revealed plans to install 70,000 new telecommunications towers across Nigeria, with more than 80 percent of the sites designated for the northern region. This move is part of a wider effort to bridge the digital divide and improve access to quality internet services nationwide. The announcement was made by
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry suffered 33 major network outages in May 2025, as widespread vandalism, fibre-optic cable cuts, and persistent power supply issues continue to disrupt services across the country. Data obtained from Uptime, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) official outage reporting portal, revealed that all four major operators – MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile, were
