44 h. ago Telcos back new USSD rules as CBN, NCC resolve payment gridlock

By Chinenye Anuforo chinenyeanuforo@gmail.com    The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ALTON) has thrown its weight behind the new USSD billing policy End User Billing (EUB) introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The policy, which mandates direct deduction of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service […] The post Telcos back new USSD rules as CBN, NCC resolve payment gridlock appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Electricity: EU, Germany launch energy efficiency network in Kano

Tribune Online Electricity: EU, Germany launch energy efficiency network in Kano To address this challenge, she stated that the EU is partnering with the state to address these challenges. “The EU in Nigeria has been engaging and Electricity: EU, Germany launch energy efficiency network in Kano Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Family planning service providers escape mob attack in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online Family planning service providers escape mob attack in Akwa Ibom According to her, midway into the exercise, some men and youths stormed the facility and instructed them to leave immediately for their safety, accusing them of encouraging promiscuity among their girls and planning to reduce their population by telling their wives to stop giving birth. Family planning service providers escape mob attack in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Banking the Unbanked: Using Blockchain for Payment Remittances

Tribune Online Banking the Unbanked: Using Blockchain for Payment Remittances The global financial landscape is undergoing a revolutionary transformation, with blockchain technology emerging as a powerful solution to address one of the world’s most pressing economic challenges: providing financial services to the unbanked population. According to the World Bank, approximately 1.4 billion adults worldwide remain without access to basic banking services, leaving them excluded from […] Banking the Unbanked: Using Blockchain for Payment Remittances Tribune Online

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7 d. ago NCPC signs contractual agreement with service providers for 2025 pilgrimage

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has signed a contractual agreement with pilgrimage service providers for the 2025 pilgrimage exercise to Israel, Jordan, Rome, Greece, and Turkey at its corporate headquarters in Abuja. Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, NCPC, in a statement, indicated that the […] The post NCPC signs contractual agreement with service providers for 2025 pilgrimage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Ekiti revenue service presents financial support to business owners

Tribune Online Ekiti revenue service presents financial support to business owners "You are not merely taxpayers; you are the engine of job creation, the providers of essential goods and services, and the vital contributors to Ekiti's prosperity Ekiti revenue service presents financial support to business owners Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Tier 5, MongoDB partner to drive West Africa’s digital transformation

By Chinenye Anuforo Tier 5 Technologies, a West African enterprise IT and cloud services provider, has announced a partnership with MongoDB, the leading database for modern applications, to aid its expansion into the West African market, specifically Nigeria.     The partnership, which focuses on helping organisations modernise their infrastructure to capitalise on the opportunities […] The post Tier 5, MongoDB partner to drive West Africa’s digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago We’re committed to providing quality healthcare services —Gusau FMC Director

Tribune Online We’re committed to providing quality healthcare services —Gusau FMC Director Attahiru Ahmed | Gusau The management of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gusau, Zamfara State, has assured the general public of their commitment to provide quality healthcare services to the people in the state and beyond. This was disclosed by the Medical Director FMC, Gusau, Dr Bello Mohammed Kotorkoshi through the Public Relations Officer, Naziru A […] We’re committed to providing quality healthcare services —Gusau FMC Director Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Diaspora organisation launches fund to grant entrepreneurs with up to $25,000 each

The African Diaspora Network (ADN) and Myriad USA have launched the African Diaspora Innovation Fund (AfDIF) with the goal of read more Diaspora organisation launches fund to grant entrepreneurs with up to $25,000 each

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2 w. ago Airtel AI Spam Alert Service Flags 9.6m Spam Attempts In 2 Months

Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider and subsidiary of Airtel Africa, has announced that its AI-powered Spam Alert Service issued over 9.6 million spam alerts between March 13 and May 20, 2025. As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting customers from unwanted and potentially fraudulent communications, Airtel designed the AI Spam Alert Service […]

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3 w. ago Stakeholders Insist On CNII Enforcement As 33 Network Outages Hit Nigeria In May

Telecommunications stakeholders are intensifying calls for the urgent implementation of Nigeria’s Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) framework, following a worrying spike in major network outages across the country in May 2025. According to data obtained from Uptime, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) major outage reporting portal, 33 significant service disruptions were recorded across Nigeria’s four […]

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3 w. ago Alleged N17m Debt: Telecom Firm Asks Court To Wind Up Conoil Plc

A telecommunications service provider, Hoop Telecoms Limited, has urged a Federal High Court in Lagos to wind up Conoil Plc for its alleged inability to pay a debt of N17,162,173.38 million. Hoop Telecoms Limited, which made the application in a winding-up petition marked FHC/L/CP/400/25, is also asking the court to appoint a provisional liquidator to […]

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3 w. ago NCC directs telecom operators to notify customers of major outages

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring telecom operators to promptly notify customers of significant service disruptions. read more NCC directs telecom operators to notify customers of major outages

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3 w. ago Our focus is on migrant communities underserved in their host countries — Ayedun

TOPE AYEDUN is the managing director of a UK-based entity that provides technology-driven support services for migrant communities in the read more Our focus is on migrant communities underserved in their host countries — Ayedun

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3 w. ago NCC mandates MNOs to notify consumers of major service outages

Tribune Online NCC mandates MNOs to notify consumers of major service outages “By providing consumers and stakeholders in the telecommunications industry with timely and transparent information on network outages, we are entrenching a culture of accountability and transparency. NCC mandates MNOs to notify consumers of major service outages Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NCC mandates service providers to inform consumers about major outages on networks, launches portal

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom licensees in Nigeria to inform consumers of major service outages on their networks through media channels, stating the causes of the service interruption and the areas affected by the service interruption/outage, as well as the time that would be taken to restore service. […] The post NCC mandates service providers to inform consumers about major outages on networks, launches portal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NCC asks operators to inform consumers about major network outages

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom operators to inform consumers of major service outages on their networks through read more NCC asks operators to inform consumers about major network outages

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3 w. ago PenCom bars LPFO from dealing with entities not remitting employees’ pensions

Tribune Online PenCom bars LPFO from dealing with entities not remitting employees’ pensions "LPFOs must also ensure that investments are made only with companies and financial institutions that require PCCs from their own vendors and service providers. PenCom bars LPFO from dealing with entities not remitting employees’ pensions Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigeria launches largest oncology diagnostic centre in West Africa

Tribune Online Nigeria launches largest oncology diagnostic centre in West Africa Nigeria is set to revolutionise its cancer care landscape with the establishment of West Africa's largest network of oncology and diagnostic centers. Nigeria launches largest oncology diagnostic centre in West Africa Tribune Online

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3 w. ago PenCom bans vendors without evidence of pension compliance from sector

gives six months deadline The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has banned vendors and service providers without evidence of pension compliance read more PenCom bans vendors without evidence of pension compliance from sector

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