Telecoms

April 30, (THEWILL) — Four months after the expiration of Nigeria’s National Broadband Plan (NNBP) 2020–2025, telecom operators are intensifying calls for a new and more effective policy framework to guide the country’s digital future. Industry stakeholders say Nigeria...

March 04, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is set to contribute an estimated N18.5 trillion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025, reflecting sustained growth driven by surging data consumption and accelerated 5G deployment. Recent industry data...

March 03, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a mandatory 14-day notice period for telecommunications operators before deactivating subscribers’ SIM cards over inactivity or post-paid churn, as part of sweeping regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening...

February 16, (THEWILL) — Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into the telecom sector rebounded sharply to $208.51 million in the third quarter of 2025, signaling renewed investor confidence in the industry after a period of subdued activity. According to official...

February 06, (THEWILL) — Africa’s telecommunications industry is entering a new phase as subscriber growth slows and market saturation deepens across key markets including Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. After years of expansion driven largely by voice services, operators...

March 05, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Communications Commission has disclosed that the country’s telecommunications sector is showing signs of recovery after the lull instigated by the NIN-SIM linkage process. The NCC in the latest industry statistics revealed that with...

January 26, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian telecommunications landscape is set to undergo a seismic shift with the Nigerian Communications Commission's recent approval of a 50 percent tariff increase, a decision that has sparked public outcry and potential industrial action....