Telecom Sector Faces Imminent Blackout as Diesel Crisis Worsens, ATCON Warns
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has issued an urgent warning about a looming nationwide telecom shutdown due to the ongoing diesel supply crisis. The crisis, triggered by a strike by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD),…
Airtel Nigeria’s Data Revenue Drops to $344M Despite Surge in Usage
Airtel Nigeria’s data revenue dropped to $344 million in the nine months ending December 31, 2024, down from $539 million recorded in the same period the previous year. Despite a 37.2% increase in data usage per customer—rising from 6.2GB to 8.4GB per…
Reps Call for Suspension of Telecom Tariff Hike Amid MTN Price Surge
The House of Representatives has urged the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to halt the impending increase in telecommunications tariffs until service quality…
Telecom Tariff Hike: FG Justifies Decision Amid Legal Challenges from Advocacy Groups and Subscribers
Abuja — The Federal Government, through the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has defended the recent 50% tariff hike on telecom services, amidst a wave of criticism, legal threats from advocacy groups, and…