TECHNOLOGY

NIGCOMSAT Targets Industrial Leap with Startup Push, Skills Drive

Daily Dispatch April 12, 2026

Nigeria’s state-owned satellite operator, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), is repositioning itself at the heart of the country’s industrialisation agenda, backing over 50 startups and expanding digital skills training as part of a broader push to turn connectivity into

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NCC Orders Telecom Firms to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Service

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who experience poor network service below approved standards in specific locations. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the Commission said the directive ensures that telecom users are not left to bear the consequences of

TECHNOLOGY

NIGCOMSAT to Host Nigerian Satellite Week 2026 as Nigeria Marks 20 Years in Space Economy

Daily Dispatch March 28, 2026

Nigeria’s national satellite operator, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, will host the second edition of Nigerian Satellite Week (NSATWK 2026) in Abuja on March 30 and 31, bringing together top policymakers, defence leaders, investors, and technology entrepreneurs to discuss the future of the country’s space and satellite industry. The event, organised by Nigerian

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NCC Pushes Green Telecoms Drive, Targets Lower Costs and Sustainable Digital Growth

Daily Dispatch March 19, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing green telecommunications in Nigeria, with a focus on reducing costs and promoting environmentally sustainable digital infrastructure. The Commission said its Green Telecoms Initiative is aimed at aligning the country’s telecom sector with global best practices while delivering

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Thrifto: A Nigerian Fintech Reinventing the Age-Old Ajo for the Digital Age 

Daily Dispatch March 13, 2026

For generations, millions of Nigerians have relied on informal group savings schemes known by different names across the country — ajo in Yoruba communities, esusu in parts of the South-West, and adashe in the North. The concept is simple: a group of people contribute a fixed amount periodically, and each member receives the pooled sum […]

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NCC Invites Public Contributions as Review of Telecom Policy Begins

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a fresh round of consultations on the review of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, urging industry players and members of the public to submit written inputs. In a notice published on its website, the Commission announced that stakeholders have until Friday, March 20, 2026, to forward their […]