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Tinubu welcomes Lebara’s launch in Nigeria

Freedom Online — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:23:02 +0000

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is a significant economic driver, with a 5.78 per cent year-on-year growth in Q3 2025 […]

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Ericsson introduces AI network solutions

Freedom Online — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:28:25 +0000

Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company, has introduced AI-ready radios, antennas and software to support future mobile networks and growing AI demand. The Head of Networks Strategy and Product Management at Ericsson, Mårten Lerner, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. He said the company was adopting an AI-first approach in building Radio Access Networks […]

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India becomes key hub for Ericsson’s global antenna production

Freedom Online — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:48:39 +0000

Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) says it is set to bolster its presence in India by expanding its local manufacturing capabilities, thereby establishing the country as a key innovation hub within its global network. Ericsson said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. It said the expansion would see Ericsson localise 100 per cent of […]

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Glo commissions new retail outlet in Ogbomoso

Femi Adewale — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:57:58 +0000

Telecommunications company, Globacom, on Tuesday, widened its customer interface footprint with the commissioning of a new customer service centre in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Globacom explained that, with the new customer care centre, its customers within Ogbomoso and its environs would enjoy easier accessibility to Glo products and services. The company’s Retail Sales Chief in charge […]

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Senate urges Communications Ministry to review data costs

Robby Akeju — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:27:19 +0000

The Senate has urged the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to engage with telecommunications providers to review the recent increase in data costs. This, the upper chamber said, was with the view to ensuring that pricing remained fair and affordable for all Nigerians. The senate’s resolution was sequel to a motion sponsored by […]

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9mobile debunks shutdown rumours, promises enhanced services

Freedom Online — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:55:35 +0000

9mobile, a telecommunications company, has categorically refuted false and misleading rumours suggesting an alleged shutdown of its operations in Nigeria. The management of 9mobile made the disclosure in a statement on Friday in Lagos. 9mobile said that the claims were entirely baseless and aimed at causing unnecessary panic among its valued subscribers. “We understand that […]

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Google to acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32bn ‘all-cash transaction’

Freedom Online — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:42:10 +0000

Tech giant, Google, on Tuesday announced its plans to acquire Wiz, an online cloud security platform, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. The Alphabet-owned company expects the acquisition to accelerate cloud security and enhance the ability to use multiple clouds. The U.S. giant also believes the purchase will help protect against security threats and […]

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Russia fines Google ‘more money than there is in entire world’

Freedom Online — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:24:15 +0000

A Russian court has imposed fine on U.S. Tech giant, Google, two undecillion roubles – a two followed by 36 zeroes – for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube. In dollar terms, that means the tech giant has been told to pay $2,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest companies, that is considerably […]

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Telecoms workers threaten strike over anti-labour practices by Huawei, Safari Group, others

Freedom Reporter — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:49:57 +0000

Telecommunication workers have issued a seven-day indefinite strike notice, effective September 9, to 39 companies including Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd. over what they describe as prevalent precarious working conditions. The workers under the aegis of Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association (PTECSSAN) gave the notice in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Mr […]

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NCC directs Telcos to simplify tariff plans, bundles, promotional activities

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:03:32 +0000

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles and promotional activities. This move aims to provide clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about the cost of voice, short messaging service (SMS) and data services to subscribers. The directive, titled “Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in […]

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NCC orders immediate reactivation of phone lines barred by telcos

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:07:00 +0000

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered the immediate reactivation of cell phone lines barred by telecommunication companies, saying it gave the directive by considering the challenges the blockages have caused many telecom subscribers. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by the Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka. Muoka recalled […]

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9mobile appoints Obafemi Banigbe as CEO, gears up for new phase of business transformation

Freedom Reporter — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:02:02 +0000

As part of preparation for a new phase of business transformation, the Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, on Thursday, announced the appointment of seasoned telecoms expert and technology business leader and advisor; Obafemi Banigbe, as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. He succeeds the outgoing CEO, […]

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NCC files criminal charges against MTN, others

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:37:57 +0000

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has filed criminal charges against MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd. and four others over alleged copyright infringement. The charge with Number FHC/ABJ/CR/111/2024 filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja Division was obtained on Monday. The four other defendants in the case are; Karl Toriola, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, […]

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Nigeria seeks joint regional protection of undersea cables

Roland Edwards — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:43:14 +0000

Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the West African region to jointly protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity, to ensure uninterruptible connections. Dr Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs (DPA), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said this in a statement on Sunday, following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in the […]

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Tinubu hosts Meta Team, says ‘Nigeria ready to lead Africa in Digital Technology’

Robby Akeju — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:19:34 +0000

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is sustaining investments in digital technology to enhance the sustainability of small businesses, expand opportunities across sectors, and propel Nigeria to become the lodestar of information and communications technology in Africa. Speaking when he received a delegation from Meta Platforms Incorporated, led by Sir Nick Clegg, former UK Deputy […]

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