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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a strategic roadmap to expand internet access to 230 million subscriptions by 2030. This ambitious target relies on the densification of 5G networks, the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), and a surge in satellite connectivity. The 2026–2030 spectrum plan aims to overhaul a digital infrastructure that…
Global mobile money transactions hit a historic $2tn in 2025, doubling in value in just four years. According to the State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2026 by the GSMA, the sector has transitioned from a niche tool for the unbanked into a mainstream financial ecosystem. While it took two decades to reach…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered mobile network operators to credit the accounts of subscribers suffering from subpar network quality. In a directive issued on Sunday, the regulator stated that customers should no longer bear the burden of service disruptions alone. This shift marks a departure from the traditional model of merely fining operators….
Six billion people across the world are now connected to the internet, representing roughly three-quarters of the global population, but 2.2 billion people remain offline, exposing the deepening fault lines of global digital inequality, according to the International Telecommunication Union’s Facts and Figures 2025 report. The landmark figure represents an increase of more than…
China has cemented its status as the world’s automotive factory, producing a record 34.5 million vehicles in 2025. This marks the 17th consecutive year the country has led global production, with sales following closely at 34.4 million units. Data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) shows a 10.4% jump in production and a…
The era of easy identity theft via mobile numbers is nearing its end. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), a platform designed to kill off SIM-related financial crimes. Aminu Maida, the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, announced the move on Thursday in Abuja. He argued that the mobile…
Nigerians lost ₦12.5 billion to telecommunications fraud between 2019 and early 2023, according to a new report by PwC. This figure underscores the growing vulnerability of the country’s digital infrastructure as it becomes the primary gateway for financial services. Globally, the sector is reeling from losses exceeding $38.9 billion. The report warns that the rise…
Nigeria-based Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-headquartered Elmirate Investment LLC have signed a strategic partnership agreement expected to attract up to $200 million in investment to develop defence technology, cybersecurity capabilities, and satellite infrastructure in Nigeria, marking a significant expansion of foreign capital into the country’s defence manufacturing sector. The two companies formalized a…
Indigenous technology company Wowbii Infrastructure has donated 20 units of interactive boards to the Unity Schools Old Students Association as part of efforts to strengthen digital learning infrastructure in Federal Government Colleges and align Nigeria’s public education system with global classroom technology standards. The presentation of the equipment took place over the weekend in…
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has formally proposed changes to its controversial blue checkmark verification system in a bid to resolve a high-stakes dispute with European Union regulators, following a record €120 million ($138 million) fine imposed in December. The European Commission confirmed on Friday that it had received remedies from the company addressing…
