Telecoms Data

Nigerians consumed 15.32 million terabytes of internet data between June 2025 and May 2026. The consumption was estimated to be worth N6.6tn, based on an average data value of N431 per GB. Monthly data usage climbed 44%, reaching...

January 31, (THEWILL) - Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which have been...

January 21, (THEWILL) - The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has unveiled key drivers for the telecoms industry. This was part of activities to mark his first 100 days in office following his...

January 03, (THEWILL) - Airtel Africa Plc on Wednesday announced the retirement of the Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, with effect from 1 July, 2024. Mr. Ogunsanya, who joined Airtel in 2012, ran the Nigeria Operations of the Telecommunications...

December 17, (THEWILL) - The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid...

August 27, (THEWILL) - Nigeria now ranks eleventh in terms of internet penetration and seventh in terms of mobile phone usage globally, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said. The NCC Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Umar Danbatta, disclosed this...

The rising investment in the telecommunications (telecoms) sector will expand financial inclusion, boost to Nigeria’s ailing economy and give a fillip to the low gross domestic product (GDP). The is exemplified in the recent statement by the nation’s telecoms...

The financial year ending March 31, 2023 gave Airtel Africa Plc double-digit revenue growth and resilient margin, with its revenue in constant currency growing by as much as 17.6%, and 11.5% to $5.255 million in reported currency. Airtel Africa is...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says Fast depletion of internet data is a common issue faced by many consumers. There could be several reasons why consumers are experiencing this problem. One possible reason is that they may be using data-intensive...

May 04, (THEWILL) - Billionaire businessman and chairman of Globacom, Mike Adenuga, clocked 70 on April 29. The bull, as he is fondly called, had a grand birthday celebration to the surprise of many who thought he would spend...