NATCOMS to Contest 50% Telecos Tariff Hike in Court
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has announced plans to contest the Federal Government’s approval of a 50% tariff hike for telecom operators in court.
This decision, according to NATCOMS, was made without adequate consultation with...
BVN Enrolments Now 64.8 million – NIBSS
Enrollments for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) by bank account owners in the country increased to 64.8 million in January, according to the latest data released by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS).
Previous data released by the organization...
Chinese Firm Supports Nigeria’s $20bn Ogidigben Gas Project
China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Ltd (CNCEC) has announced its commitment to support Nigeria’s ambitious $20 billion Ogidigben Gas Project in Delta State, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral economic ties between the two nations.
Li...
NCC Approves 59% Tariff Hike for Telecos
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the request of telecommunications companies to raise tariff.
According to Reuben Mouka, spokesman of the commission, the approval was granted in pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications...
Vandals Destroyed 18 Transmission Towers in Five Days – TCN
No fewer than 18 electricity towers supplying power to various franchise areas in three states have been destroyed and stolen by vandals within five days.
The states are Rivers, Abia, and Kano.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria...
AfDB Partners PowerGen to Generate 120MW of Renewable Energy
PowerGen Renewable Energy has partnered with the African Development Bank and other leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform.
The platform targets deploying 120 megawatts of renewable power in Nigeria and other African...
