Nigeria opens door to renewable energy investors, pledges support for clean power projects
“The Federal Government is opening its doors to genuine local and foreign companies with the capacity and technology to drive renewable energy projects across the country. This partnership will go a long way to promote efficient power for people, industries and domestic uses,” the SGF says. “The Federal Government is opening its doors to […] Source of Article
Glo FTTB: Glo 1 owners expand last-mile fibre links in bullish connectivity drive
Globacom, Nigeria’s Second National Operator and owner of the Glo 1 submarine cable, has unveiled a bold broadband expansion drive with plans to deepen last-mile fibre connectivity nationwide through its Fibre-to-the-Business (Glo FTTB) service. The multiservice SNO that also owns Glo, the nation’s number three mobile phone company positions its Glo FTTB service as a […] Source of Article
Consumer watchdog sets ₦100m fine to check abuse in digital lending sector
Nigeria’s consumer protection regulator has unveiled new rules targeting harassment and exploitative practices in the digital lending sector, with violators risking penalties of up to ₦100 million ($65,000) or 1% of their annual turnover. FCCPC: New rules to protect Nigerians from unethical digital lending The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says its new […] Source of Article
India’s Indus Towers begins global expansion in Nigeria
Indus Towers Limited, India’s largest telecoms tower company, has announced plans to expand internationally, beginning with Nigeria as its entry point into Africa. Indus Towers says its move into Africa is anchored on its long-standing partnership with Bharti Airtel, one of the continent’s largest mobile operators that also owns Airtel Nigeria, the nation’s second largest […] Source of Article
DTML, Technology Times parent, announces the launch of eGovernance Nigeria: The Voice of Digital Transformation
By Shina Badaru, Founder & Chairman, Digital Transformation Media Limited (DTML). It is with great joy, a sense of history, and profound responsibility that I announce today, Monday, September 1, 2025, the official launch of eGovernance Nigeria Magazine, a bold new addition to the Technology Times family of media properties. The unveiling of our […] Source of Article
IHS Towers, MTN extend Nigerian tower deals until 2032
IHS Holding Limited known popularly as IHS Towers, and MTN Group have agreed to extend their tower lease contracts in Nigeria until December 2032, marking a decisive milestone in one of Africa’s biggest communications infrastructure partnerships. The companies, which confirmed the development recently, say the renewal provides a firm terminal date that secures MTN’s tenancy […] Source of Article
Nigeria’s pioneer operator, ntel, dials Q1 2026 telecoms bounceback amid ₦30.72B lift
Nigeria’s pioneer national operator, ntel (formerly NITEL), is putting the final touches to the revival of its telecoms business, targeting a Q1 2026 market bounceback following the injection of ₦30.72 billion to drive the effort, Technology Times can exclusively report. The pre-GSM era market leader, with full complements of a wireline (NITEL) and mobile business […] Source of Article
Meta debuts AI translations to help creators cross language barriers
Meta has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered translation tool that the tech company says could change the way creators engage with audiences around the world. The AI translations feature, rolled out on Tuesday automatically dubs and lip-syncs Reels into another language, enabling creators to expand their reach beyond linguistic boundaries. Meta says that the technology goes […] Source of Article
MTN presses FG to amend law allowing further telecoms tariff hike in Nigeria
South Africa’s MTN Group says it is engaging in talks in Nigeria on amending the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 to enable further tariff increases by MTN Nigeria, its local subsidiary, and the nation’s largest mobile operator. Ralph Mupita, MTN Group CEO, who dropped the hint, says that the Nigeria Communications Act 2003, the laws […]
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