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From N38,000 To N75,000: Starlink Faces Backlash Over 97% Price Hike in Nigeria
In a move that has left many Nigerian subscribers fuming, Starlink, the satellite internet provider owned by Elon Musk, has announced a steep increase...
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Nigerian Telecom Industry Suffers N35.4bn Losses to Fibre Cable Vandalism
The Nigerian telecom industry has suffered a staggering N35.4 billion ($23 million) loss in 2023 due to the increasing frequency of fibre optic cable...
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Global ChatGPT Outage: Millions of Users Stranded as Service Falters
ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot from OpenAI, has been hit by significant outages, leaving millions of users unable to access its services for several...
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NCC Forces MTN to Disconnect Exchange Telecoms Over Unsettled Debt
In a bold move that could disrupt Nigeria’s telecom landscape, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered MTN Nigeria to sever ties with Exchange...
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Poor Internet Connectivity Hinders Nigeria’s Broadband Plan 2025
As Nigeria races toward its ambitious National Broadband Plan 2025 goals, millions of Nigerians continue to grapple with weak internet networks, hindering the digital...
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Iran Lifts WhatsApp, Google Play Ban
In a surprising move that signals a shift in Iran's approach to internet governance, the government has lifted its long-standing ban on Meta’s WhatsApp...
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Airtel Announces $100 Million Share Buyback Programme
Airtel Africa Plc has launched its second share buyback programme, which will return up to $100 million to its shareholders. This initiative aims to...
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Identity Commission May Revoke Licenses of FEPs Over Illegal NIN Fees
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a stern warning to its Front-End Partners (FEPs), threatening to withdraw their licenses if they are...