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MTN Nigeria releases unaudited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2021

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) Friday announced its unaudited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2021, as well as plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary with numerous national impact projects. Salient Features Mobile subscribers declined by 7.6 million to…

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LG takes Smart Home Appliances to intimidating Dimension

…Unveils Stabilizer Free, Non Plumbing, Auto Restart To advance the functionality of today’s home appliances to a whole new level, LG Electronics is set to deliver an unparalleled level of performance and convenience into the home with enhanced features to…

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Revised AOL, Spectrum Pricing Regulations’ll deepen Telecoms Market—Danbatta

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that the ongoing amendments to two major regulatory instruments of the Commission will help in strengthening and ensuring a fair and competitive telecoms…

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NITDA, NISS to raise forensic experts on national security

Shortage of manpower in forensic expert in the country has been described as one of the challenges mitigating against curbing the menace of cyber attacks, which the duo of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and National Institute for Security…

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ALTON boss, Adebayo redefines 5G technology, lists uses

Chairman of Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr. Gbenga Adebayo has given a clearer definition of 5G technology at the second Quarter Open Forum of the Industry Consumer Advisory Forum (ICAF) for the Year 2021 on Thursday,…

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New Ericsson report says connecting schools can boost GDP by up to 20%

Latest Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report sponsored by Ericsson has found that nations with low broadband connectivity have the potential to realize an increase in GDP by up to 20 percent by connecting schools to the internet. A well-educated workforce…

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NCC harps on Judicial Collaboration in Tackling Telecoms Service Challenges

As part of drive to protect telecoms infrastructure in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to continue to strengthen collaboration with judicial institutions in Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Prof. Umar…

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Techeconomy.ng wins ‘Most Innovative Digital Media Platforms award

Techeconomy.ng, a Nigeria-based digital news platform, has been decorated as the ‘Most Innovative Digital Media Platforms of the Year’ in Nigeria, at Titans of Tech Hall of Fame 2021 edition. The colourful event took place over the weekend at Oriental…

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FG again, shifts NIN-SIM Verification Deadline to October 31, 2021

The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to October 31, 2021. The decision to extend the deadline was made following a request by stakeholders to accommodate registration…

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Glo offers subscribers 22X Value of every recharge

Emerging indications in the telecom space have shown that good times are here for subscribers of national telecommunications company, Globacom as the company delights its pre-paid subscribers with the 22 times the value of every recharge from N100. The telecommunications…