TECHNOLOGY

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

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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 […]

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FG to Review MTN Group’s Acquisition of IHS Towers

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has said it is closely monitoring developments in the telecommunications sector following the acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group In a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, noted that the move comes […]