Globacom Expands Network Infrastructure to Meet Nigeria’s Rising Data Demand
Globacom is ramping up network upgrades, tower expansion, and spectrum investments to improve internet speed, coverage, and reliability as Nigeria’s data consumption surges.
Payaza Integrates Google Pay and Apple Pay to Target Africa’s $95bn Diaspora Remittance Market
Nigerian fintech Payaza has added Google Pay and Apple Pay to its platform, enabling merchants across 21 African countries to accept payments from diaspora users worldwide.
MultiChoice Introduces Subscription Splitting for DStv Users to Cut Monthly Costs
MultiChoice has launched a shared payment feature on the MyDStv app, allowing subscribers to split monthly DStv subscription costs with another person as competition from streaming platforms intensifies.
NCC to Use USPF to Support Satellite Broadband, Target 23 Million Offline Nigerians
The Nigerian Communications Commission plans to deploy Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) resources to subsidise satellite broadband services, aiming to connect 23 million Nigerians in underserved and rural areas.
AFCON 2025 Sets Digital Records with 6 Billion Views as CAF Issues $1 Million in Final Match Sanctions
AFCON 2025 in Morocco generated over six billion social media views, becoming the most-watched continental football tournament online, even as CAF fined Senegal and Morocco over $1 million after the final.
T2mobile Tops Rural Network Performance in Q4 2025 with Fastest Download Speeds
T2mobile (formerly 9mobile) recorded Nigeria’s fastest rural download speeds in Q4 2025, outperforming MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, according to NCC and Ookla data.
Nigeria’s 5G Coverage Gap Hits 55% Despite Rising Smartphone Readiness — NCC, Ookla
New NCC and Ookla QoE data shows Nigeria’s 5G coverage gap remains at 55% as of December 2025, highlighting slow rollout despite growing adoption of 5G-enabled smartphones.
Lagos Partners MTN to Redevelop Obalende Under-Bridge Into Y’ELLO Bus Park
The Lagos State Government has partnered with MTN Nigeria to transform the Obalende under-bridge into Y’ELLO Bus Park, a modern transport hub with solar lighting, CCTV, and regulated terminals.
MTN and Airtel Lose Estimated $7 Million After Uganda Internet Shutdown
MTN and Airtel reportedly lost about $7 million in data revenue after a four-day internet shutdown in Uganda, highlighting the economic cost of election-related blackouts.
NCC Sets N250,000 Fee for Interim Service Authorisation to Boost Telecom Innovation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announces a N250,000 administrative fee for Interim Service Authorisation applicants, enabling startups and innovators to test telecom services in a controlled environment.
