telecom – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 11 May 2026 16:02:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png telecom – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 ALTON warns regulatory clash threatens N400bn airtime market https://www.theinfostride.com/alton-warns-regulatory-clash-threatens-n400bn-airtime-market/ https://www.theinfostride.com/alton-warns-regulatory-clash-threatens-n400bn-airtime-market/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:02:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483506 The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has warned that ongoing regulatory disputes within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector could threaten the stability of the country’s estimated ₦400 billion airtime market, raising concerns about potential disruptions to digital services, investments, and consumer access. The association expressed concern over what it described as overlapping regulations, conflicting [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/alton-warns-regulatory-clash-threatens-n400bn-airtime-market/feed/ 0 NCC Moves to Safeguard Telecom Infrastructure Nationwide https://www.theinfostride.com/ncc-moves-to-safeguard-telecom-infrastructure-nationwide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ncc-moves-to-safeguard-telecom-infrastructure-nationwide/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:08:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465217 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed plans to roll out fresh measures aimed at protecting telecommunications infrastructure across the country, as part of efforts to strengthen service quality, ensure network resilience, and safeguard billions of naira worth of investments in the sector. The development comes against a backdrop of recurring vandalism, theft, and community [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ncc-moves-to-safeguard-telecom-infrastructure-nationwide/feed/ 0 Nigeria Invests \$1 Billion in Telecom Overhaul to Boost Connectivity and Economic Growth https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-invests-1-billion-in-telecom-overhaul-to-boost-connectivity-and-economic-growth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-invests-1-billion-in-telecom-overhaul-to-boost-connectivity-and-economic-growth/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:50:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=420060 Nigeria is embarking on a major transformation of its telecommunications sector with a landmark investment of \$1 billion to overhaul network infrastructure. This ambitious initiative, announced by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, represents one of the largest infrastructure upgrades in Nigeria’s telecom history and aims to significantly enhance the quality [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-invests-1-billion-in-telecom-overhaul-to-boost-connectivity-and-economic-growth/feed/ 0 Telecom Operators’ OPEX Soars by 85% to ₦5.85 Trillion https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-operators-opex-soars-by-85-to-%e2%82%a65-85-trillion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-operators-opex-soars-by-85-to-%e2%82%a65-85-trillion/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:46:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471899 Nigeria’s telecommunications sector recorded a massive jump in operating expenses (OPEX), as industry operating costs surged to ₦5.85 trillion in 2024 — the highest on record. This represents an 85 percent increase compared with the ₦3.16 trillion reported in 2023. Analysis by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows that several key cost drivers contributed to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-operators-opex-soars-by-85-to-%e2%82%a65-85-trillion/feed/ 0 Telecom Subscribers Hit 173 Million — NCC https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-subscribers-hit-173-million-ncc/ https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-subscribers-hit-173-million-ncc/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:49:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470965 Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has recorded a significant milestone as the number of active mobile subscribers reached 173 million as of September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The figure reflects sustained growth in mobile connectivity, broadband adoption, and digital inclusion across the country despite economic challenges and operational [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-subscribers-hit-173-million-ncc/feed/ 0 Federal Government Drops 5% Telecom Levy, Subscribers Welcome Relief https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-drops-5-telecom-levy-subscribers-welcome-relief/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-drops-5-telecom-levy-subscribers-welcome-relief/#respond Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:23:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466494 The Federal Government has officially scrapped the planned 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services, offering much-needed relief to millions of phone and internet users across Nigeria. The decision, which follows months of consultations and pushback from industry stakeholders, has been widely welcomed by consumers, service providers, and advocacy groups who feared that the tax [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-drops-5-telecom-levy-subscribers-welcome-relief/feed/ 0 Govt Plans 7,000 Telecom Towers Under Public-Private Deal https://www.theinfostride.com/govt-plans-7000-telecom-towers-under-public-private-deal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/govt-plans-7000-telecom-towers-under-public-private-deal/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:20:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405603 The federal government has announced plans to deploy 7,000 telecom towers across the country through a public-private partnership aimed at improving network coverage and bridging connectivity gaps. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to expand digital infrastructure and enhance mobile and internet services, particularly in underserved and rural areas. According to government officials, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/govt-plans-7000-telecom-towers-under-public-private-deal/feed/ 0 Telecom Tariff Increase Could Help Tame Inflation, Says Rewane https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-tariff-increase-could-help-tame-inflation-says-rewane/ https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-tariff-increase-could-help-tame-inflation-says-rewane/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:50:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400239 Economic analyst Bismarck Rewane has suggested that a hike in telecom tariffs could play a role in reducing inflation in Nigeria. Speaking at a recent economic forum, Rewane, who is the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, argued that an adjustment in telecom pricing could contribute to fiscal stability and indirectly ease inflationary pressures. Rewane [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-tariff-increase-could-help-tame-inflation-says-rewane/feed/ 0 Telcos Threaten Service Cuts Over Rising Costs https://www.theinfostride.com/telcos-threaten-service-cuts-over-rising-costs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/telcos-threaten-service-cuts-over-rising-costs/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:42:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399110 Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have issued a warning of potential service disruptions due to escalating operational costs that continue to pressure the sector. Rising energy prices, inflation, and foreign exchange challenges have compounded the difficulties faced by industry players, prompting urgent calls for intervention. Mounting Financial Pressures Energy Costs: The rising cost of diesel and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/telcos-threaten-service-cuts-over-rising-costs/feed/ 0 Telecoms Union Appeals to President Tinubu for Intervention Amid Industry Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/telecoms-union-appeals-to-president-tinubu-for-intervention-amid-industry-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/telecoms-union-appeals-to-president-tinubu-for-intervention-amid-industry-crisis/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:04:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=397552 The National Union of Telecoms Employees (NUTE) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing crisis facing the telecommunications sector in Nigeria. The union raised concerns over several challenges threatening the stability of the industry, including unresolved labor disputes, financial difficulties faced by telecom companies, and regulatory challenges. Industry Challenges Piling [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/telecoms-union-appeals-to-president-tinubu-for-intervention-amid-industry-crisis/feed/ 0 Rural Base Station Operations Cost 35% More, Say Telcos https://www.theinfostride.com/rural-base-station-operations-cost-35-more-say-telcos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rural-base-station-operations-cost-35-more-say-telcos/#respond Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:59:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395530 Telecommunications companies in Nigeria have reported that operating base stations in rural areas costs 35% more than in urban locations. This disparity, attributed to infrastructural challenges and logistical complexities, is a key factor deterring telcos from expanding network coverage to underserved communities. A representative of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) explained [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rural-base-station-operations-cost-35-more-say-telcos/feed/ 0 Moroccan Firm, Thales Alenia Partner to Boost Telecom Service https://www.theinfostride.com/moroccan-firm-thales-alenia-partner-to-boost-telecom-service/ https://www.theinfostride.com/moroccan-firm-thales-alenia-partner-to-boost-telecom-service/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:52:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393528 Thales Alenia, a leading global aerospace and defense technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with a prominent Moroccan firm to enhance telecommunications services across the North African region. This collaboration is expected to significantly improve the quality and reliability of telecom networks, providing cutting-edge solutions for both private and public sector users in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/moroccan-firm-thales-alenia-partner-to-boost-telecom-service/feed/ 0 Telecom Titan Vows Backing for MVNOs Network Advancement https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-titan-vows-backing-for-mvnos-network-advancement/ https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-titan-vows-backing-for-mvnos-network-advancement/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:03:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362803 InfoStride News reported that the Telecom Core Network infrastructure platform announced its plan to empower Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and other service providers in the mobile, unified communications, broadband, and fixed wireless domains to scale. The company outlined its strategy, indicating that it would leverage its XIUS Mobile Services Platform to facilitate the streamlined [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-titan-vows-backing-for-mvnos-network-advancement/feed/ 0 2023 Presidency: I’m Not A Party To Northern Consensus Arrangement – Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-im-not-a-party-to-northern-consensus-arrangement-atiku/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-im-not-a-party-to-northern-consensus-arrangement-atiku/#respond Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:24:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323520 The Technical Committee (TEECOM) for the actualization of Atiku Abubakar’s Presidency in 2023 general election, said the former Vice President was never a party to the northern consensus arrangement. InfoStride News reports that the Northern Elders, in a communique read by former Ahmadu Bello University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ango Abdullahi, on Friday, endorsed the immediate past [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidency-im-not-a-party-to-northern-consensus-arrangement-atiku/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s internet subscriber base rises by 14 million to 154.3 million users in Q4 2021 https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-internet-subscriber-base-rises-by-14-million-to-154-3-million-users-in-q4-2021/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-internet-subscriber-base-rises-by-14-million-to-154-3-million-users-in-q4-2021/#respond Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:08:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318738 The number of Internet subscribers in Nigeria grew astronomically by 14.03 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 to 154.3 million compared to 140.28 million recorded in the previous quarter. This is contained in the recently published telecoms report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The internet subscriber base increased by 10% quarter-on-quarter, with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-internet-subscriber-base-rises-by-14-million-to-154-3-million-users-in-q4-2021/feed/ 0 Low consumer purchasing power, government policies blasts telecoms sector in Q3 https://www.theinfostride.com/low-consumer-purchasing-power-government-policies-blasts-telecoms-sector-in-q3/ https://www.theinfostride.com/low-consumer-purchasing-power-government-policies-blasts-telecoms-sector-in-q3/#respond Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:45:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=316120 Telecommunications sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) went down by 2.48 per cent in the third quarter of 2021. Statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) showed that the figure dropped from 14.42 per cent in Q2, 2021 to 11.94 per cent in Q3, 2021. Checks showed that within the same period in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/low-consumer-purchasing-power-government-policies-blasts-telecoms-sector-in-q3/feed/ 0 Telecom services to be restored before January – Katsina governor https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-services-to-be-restored-before-january-katsina-governor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-services-to-be-restored-before-january-katsina-governor/#respond Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:07:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315575 The Katsina State Government has officially established plans to lift the ban on telecommunication services in the 7 remaining affected local government areas before January 2022. This is coming barely 2 weeks after the state government ordered the restoration of telecommunication services in some local governments in the state which had been heavily affected by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-services-to-be-restored-before-january-katsina-governor/feed/ 0 Investment In Nigeria’s Telecom Industry Is Presently $70bn – NCC https://www.theinfostride.com/investment-in-nigerias-telecom-industry-is-presently-70bn-ncc/ Thu, 23 May 2019 17:17:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233183 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said the complete investment in the Nigerian telecom industry is presently estimated at $70 billion. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta revealed this on Thursday in Lagos, during the Nigerian Telecom Leadership Summit 2019. He revealed that the figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), [...]

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]]> The Telecoms War Starts In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/the-telecoms-war-starts-in-nigeria/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 07:05:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=90574 Defining it: The telecom war is the big battle among telecommunication giants seeing the other company as competitor. This kind of war is mounted to swipe the other over market advantage. The telecoms war is happening in Nigeria now. The battle started after Etisalat alleged Nigerian Communication Commision (NCC) of giving market advantage to its [...]

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]]> Telecom: Economy Boost On Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/telecom-economy-boost-on-nigeria/ Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:18:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=89698 You have obviously read this. You have obviously heard about the monstrous boost that telecommunication has added to Nigerian economy. For a time, get the data right. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that the telecommunication sector contributed NGN 1.34 billion to the Nigerian economy in the first quarter of the year. Statistic [...]

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