Technology

MTN Nigeria has issued a public apology to its customers following widespread complaints about a sudden 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle. The price hike, which saw the cost of the weekly data plan rise from N2,000 to N6,000, sparked outrage among customers on social media. In a message shared on social media, MTN acknowledged …

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down telecommunications companies nationwide starting March 1, 2025, if they don’t reverse the recent 50% tariff hike. The NLC condemned the hike, calling it a “betrayal of trust” and a “direct slap on the government and its institutions”. The dispute began when telecommunications companies, including MTN, Airtel, and Glo, increased their tariffs …

Meta latest round of job cuts, which impacted 3,600 employees globally, has also affected staff in Nigeria and other African offices. Meta announced the terminations across its global workforce in an internal memo, with only employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands exempted. Affected employees in Africa, Asia, and other parts of Europe will receive their termination notices between …

MTN Nigeria has increased its data subscription prices, implementing the 50% price increment approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This change affects various data plans, including:1.8GB monthly plan: Now costs ₦1,500, up from ₦1,000 for the previous 1.5GB plan 20GB plan: Increased to ₦7,500 from ₦5,500 15GB plan: Now priced at ₦6,500, up from ₦4,500 Larger bundles: Experienced more …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has secured a landmark victory, as a court has reaffirmed its regulatory authority over the telecom sector. This ruling clarifies that the FCCPC has the power to prevent anti-competitive practices and protect consumers in Nigeria, as outlined in the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. The court’s decision stems from …

The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) has disclosed the opening of entries for the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Science and The Nigeria Prize for Literature. In a statement, Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, the manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at NLNG noted that the focus on innovations in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Digital Technologies that can drive …

The Federal Government has formally launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, an initiative aimed at combating rising unemployment and food insecurity across the nation. Comrade Ayodele Olawande, the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, announced the launch during a ceremony in Abuja. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP), seeks to create economic …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for tariff adjustment requests by Network Operators – MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9Mobile and others. The adjustments are capped at 50 per cent of current tariffs. With the adoption of the 50 per cent, the average cost of phone calls will increase from N11 to N16.50 per minute, while SMS charges will rise …

The European Union (EU), on Friday, January 17, 2025, demanded X provide more details about its algorithms as part of its wide-ranging probe into the platform. This followed X owner Elon Musk’s outbursts on European politics. Musk, who will be a part of United States President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration in the U.S., has angered Europe with a series of …

In bid to create convenience through quality service delivery to the students, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State has introduced a system where unclaimed certificates could be collected through courier service. The Registrar, Mansur Alfanla, made the announcement to the press in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday, January 6, 2025. Alfanla described the move as upgrading …