Globacom, a telecom provider in Nigeria, has introduced an embedded SIM (e-SIM) service that enables users to connect to its network without a physical SIM card. In a statement released on Sunday, the business announced the launch and highlighted a 5GB data incentive for those who activate the e-SIM with a data plan that costs […]

Ghana and MTN Group have signed a deal to promote the government’s flagship “One Million Coders Program,” which aims to give young Ghanaians digital, coding, and artificial intelligence skills to drive the nation’s digital growth. Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, and MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita signed […]

The number of active MTN Uganda’s fintech users increased by 13.9 percent to 13.8 million, indicating that the fintech industry is still a major development driver, according to MTN Uganda’s 2024 Financial Year report released on Thursday. Fintech revenue increased by 22.8 percent to UGX947.5 billion, supported by rising mobile money transaction volumes and a […]

MTN Uganda reported a historic 2024 net profit of UGX641.5 billion (about $175 million) reflecting a strong financial performance and a year of consistent commercial momentum. This was contained in MTN Uganda’s 2024 Financial Year report released on Thursday. The telecom operator has maintained its market leadership and grown its digital and fintech offerings under […]

Active mobile subscriptions in Nigeria increased from 164.9 million in December 2024 to 169.3 million in January 2025, according to a Tuesday report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Mobile subscriptions from major providers, MTN and Airtel, which grew their subscriber bases during the study period, were the main drivers of the development. Read also: […]

The Nigerian Copyright Commission has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd., and its CEO Karl Toriola, Senior Executive Officer Nkeakam Abhulimen, Fun Mobile Ltd and its CEO Yahaya Maibe, in a separate case. The three-count charge, filed on March 20, 2024, and designated FHC/ABJ/CR/111/2024, is currently before Justice Inyang Ekwo. According […]

Ethio Telecom on Wednesday introduced a cloud-based Education Management System (EMS) designed to transform educational institutions in Ethiopia. This system is part of a broader set of seven enterprise solutions, which also include Digital Livestock Tracking, Push-to-Talk/Video (PTT/V) communication, Core Banking Solutions, One-Office Collaboration, Contact Centres, and ERP Solutions. Read also: Nigeria to construct 7000 […]

Airtel’s management reiterated the company’s steadfast commitment to expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria, especially through SmartCash PSB, Airtel’s subsidiary that provides underprivileged areas with easily accessible digital financial services. They also described the company’s continuous efforts to improve service quality, increase network coverage, and close the digital divide. This commitment was made during a high-level […]

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc’s revenue increased by 35.9 percent to N3.3 trillion in 2024, yet the company still reported an after-tax loss of N400.4 billion. In a trading statement issued Thursday, MTN Group, the parent company of MTN Nigeria, informed its shareholders that its earnings per share (EPS) for the full year ending December 31, […]

The Nigerian government on Thursday announced plans to invest in the construction of 7,000 telecom towers throughout the nation’s rural areas as part of efforts to bridge the digital gap. Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, made the announcement at a meeting with State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday. The […]

The Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, received a courtesy call at the NCA Tower from a three-member delegation from the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), which was led by its Director General, Prof. Amin Alhassan. According to the press release dated February 27, 2025, the purpose of […]

In order to improve worldwide data transmission, including for artificial intelligence applications, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has announced plans to install a 50,000-kilometer underwater cable system that will cut across five continents. In an effort to boost global connectivity and meet the rising demand for AI-driven technology, the business announced that the cable would link […]

Maroc Telecom, Morocco’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of Mohamed Benchaaboun as the new Chairman of the Management Board. This decision, made by the company’s supervisory board on Tuesday, marks the end of Abdeslam Ahizoune’s 27-year tenure. Benchaaboun’s appointment is set for a two-year term, from March 1, […]

Globacom, a Nigerian telecom provider, stated in a statement on Sunday that it has stepped up its nationwide network project to guarantee a better customer experience. The business claims that in order to guarantee fast speed and an improved data experience for an increasing number of Nigerians, the current phase of network improvement, which started […]

As of Q3 2024, Elon Musk‘s internet company, Starlink, emerged the second-largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Nigeria in terms of subscribers, a data report by the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) has shown. The data showed that at the conclusion of the quarter, the company’s active client base in Nigeria grew to 65,564, overtaking FiberOne, […]

An inter-agency data pricing committee was inaugurated by Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations on Saturday, in an effort to cut telecom’s cost in the nation. Representatives from the ministries of finance, energy, national communication authority, public utilities regulatory commission, chamber of telecommunications, national union of Ghana students, Ghana bloggers association, Ghana payment […]

Weeks after the Nigerian Communications Commission approved tariff hike, Airtel Nigeria has raised its data pricing structure and implemented a price adjustment of up to 50 percent. The price change, which impacts a number of data bundles, is consistent with industry worries about rising operating expenses. Read also: Airtel equips 1,200 Nigerian schools with tablets, […]

On Monday, Ethio Telecom, the country’s top telecom and digital solutions provider, launched 5G services in Jimma City as part of its ongoing nationwide rollout. This accomplishment is a major step in the company’s goal to hasten Ethiopia’s digital transformation by guaranteeing fast connectivity and opening up fresh avenues for economic expansion and creativity. Read […]

On February 14, 2025, Frogfoot Networks announced a significant South African telecommunications sector acquisition by purchasing American Tower Corporation Africa’s (ATC) fibre assets. This move underscores Frogfoot’s commitment to expanding its fibre network infrastructure nationwide. Read also: AXIAN Telecom rebrands subsidiaries to Yas, to unify operations across Africa Acquisition details of ATC’s fibre business Shane […]

The Nigeria Telecoms Forum 2025, held at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders to discuss the future of Nigeria’s telecom industry. Techpression, as a media partner, captured key insights from the discussions on infrastructure, investment, regulation, and emerging technologies. One of the key issues raised was the […]