From Our Correspondent Abuja, Jan. 13, ’26 (TNZ) The Federal Government is set to begin to regulate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country. TheNewsZenith reports that the legislation is part of the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, which the National Assembly will expect to pass in March 2026. The law is […]
From Our Correspondent Lagos, Jan. 11, ’26 (TNZ) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have developed a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions. Nnenna Ukoha, the Head of Public Affairs, NCC, announced this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith at the weekend. Ukoha stated […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Dec. 13, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is collaborating with stakeholders to remedy the Quality of Service (QoS) challenges being experienced by telecommunications subscribers in the Federal Capital Territory. TheNewsZenith reports that Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, gave the assurance in a statement on […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Nov. 13, ’25 (TNZ) Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, has called for a stronger partnerships across government, industry and academia to realise Nigeria’s ambition to build a trillion-dollar digital economy by 2030. TheNewsZenith reports that Olowolafe, made the call at the opening of the 2025 Digital Nigeria International […]
By Our Correspondent Gurugram (India), March 27, ’25 (TNZ) The Board of Directors of the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) elected Gopal Vittal – Vice Chairman & MD, Bharti Airtel, as its new Chairman. TheNewsZenith reports that Vittal is currently the acting Chairman of the GSMA board. Emeka Oparah, Vice President, Corporate Communications […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Lagos, March 18, ’25 (TNZ) The Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) in the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr Yomi Arowosafe, has commended two global telecom bodies for collaborating with the Nigerian to deepen rural connectivity for socio-economic development. TheNewsZenith lists the two bodies as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) […]
By Oluwashina Iyanda Lagos, Feb. 19, ’25 (TNZ) The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) group has acknowledged the leading role Nigeria is seeking to play in driving Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation TMV’s Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Shedrach Sunday said this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Wednesday in Lagos. The group particularly lauded […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Jan. 22, ’25 (TNZ) Ahmad Farroukh, who took over as CEO of Nigerian telecom giant Globacom last year, has reportedly stepped down after just a month on the job. While Glo hasn’t officially commented yet, insiders said the quick exit has a lot to do with the company’s rigid structure. Globacom, once a major […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Abuja, Jan. 21 ’25 (TNZ) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will approve tariff adjustment requests by Network Operators in response to prevailing market conditions. TheNewsZenith reports that NCC noted that approval was by its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and approve tariff […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Jan. 14, ’25 (TNZ) Two federal government regulatory agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster greater regulatory collaboration in the telecommunication industry. TheNewsZenith reports that the agencies are the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The partnership aims at strengthening consumer […]