NCC to revise 22-year-old telecoms law to address AI, 5G, and cybersecurity
The NCC announced plans to revise the Nigerian Communications Act to modernize the legal framework for telecommunications. The revision aims to address key shortcomings, including the lack of provisions for emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and IoT.
9mobile claims SIM porting is active, but users say otherwise
9mobile subscribers are unable to port their numbers due to persistent network outages. Chineze Amanfo, 9mobile’s Public Relations Lead, insists that porting services remain active.
Airtel Nigeria launches AI-powered spam alert system to combat SMS fraud
Airtel Nigeria has introduced an AI-powered Spam Alert Service to combat spam and phishing messages. The AI system analyzes message content, sender behavior, and scam patterns to identify suspicious SMS messages.
Third-party retailers dominate Starlink sales in Nigeria amid direct sales freeze
Starlink's direct sales in Nigeria were halted in October 2024 due to overcapacity, forcing customers to rely on third-party retailers. The Nigerian Communications Commission blocked a proposed tariff hike, contributing to the sales freeze.
Starlink, now Nigeria’s second largest internet service provider, delays tariff hike
Starlink overtook FiberOne Broadband Limited to become Nigeria's second-largest ISP in Q4 2024. Starlink's subscriber base surged from 23,897 in 2023 to 65,564 by the end of 2024.
