The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama, said the initiative is part of efforts to balance consumer rights with operational realities in the telecommunications sector. The Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to reclaim unused … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett denouced the allegations that the telecom company engages in the theft of customers’ data. Blewett noted that this has been a recurring issue he has encountered throughout his career in various markets, Ghanaian online news portal, MyJoyOnline, reports on Wednesday. During a meeting at MTN House … Read more
The Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has issued a public apology to its customers following widespread complaints about a sudden 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle. The price hike where internet subscribers will have to pay N6,000 for a 15GB weekly data plan which is a 200% increase from the … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the request of telecommunications companies (telcos) to increase tariff. In a statement on Monday by Reuben Muoka, the commission’s director, public affairs, NCC said the approval was pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and approve tariff rates and … Read more
The Nigerian government has granted permission to telecommunications service providers to raise the prices of voice calls, data plans, and SMS messages. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani disclosed this on Wednesday, January 8, 2024, at a stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Abuja. He said consultations and … Read more
The Osun State Government has initiated legal suit seeking damages of three billion naira against MTN Nigeria Communications PLC, a prominent telecommunications company, on grounds of alleged defamation. The state government, in the suit filed before the Osogbo High Court on allegation of false publication about the state by the telecommunication. Joined as claimant in … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the determination of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to provide the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the country, urging local and foreign investors to make Nigeria their investment hub. He restated the commitment on Tuesday when he hosted the management of First Surat Group, as well as top … Read more
MTN has changed recharge activation code from *555 to *311. This coming days after NCC directives to all major network providers issuing a uniform code for subscribers across services. Ideemlawful gathered that the Mobile Telecommunication Network provider, MTN Nigeria Plc has however made a move to implement the earlier directives Changing recharge activation code from … Read more
NCC has requested that Nigerians activate specific codes on their phones to prevent receiving unwanted messages. The codes enable the blocking of marketing messages from MTN, Airtel, Glo, and other network providers. According to NCC, the service gives customers the option to choose which messages they wish to receive from the various networks The Nigerian … Read more
Leading telecommunications giant, MTN, has revealed reason behind its rebranding journey which has led to the floating of a new logo adding that, the step is aimed at indicating the company’s evolution from a telecoms company to a technology company. The company’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Nompilo Morafo, in a statement, said the … Read more
