Telcos, Banks Get March Ultimatum on Airtime Refunds   Banks and telecommunications operators in Nigeria have been given a March 1, 2026, deadline to fully implement a new refund framework aimed at resolving persistent consumer complaints over failed airtime and data transactions. The deadline follows the conclusion...

Digital Identity at Risk: The Silent Threat of SIM Recycling in Nigeria By Shuaib S. Agaka A few months ago, Mr. Y lost his mobile phone and, with it, his SIM card. At first, it seemed like a minor inconvenience. But months later, he discovered he...

Telcos Recover N107bn from Banks for USSD Debt   The long-term dispute between telecommunications operators and commercial banks over unpaid Unstructured Supplementary Service Data fees appears to be drawing to a close, as telecom companies confirm the recovery of 95 per cent of the N180 billion...

USSD Debt: Telcos to Gain Direct Access to Funds  Telecom subscribers, banks, and network operators have agreed to a new billing framework that allows telecom companies direct access to revenue generated from USSD services. The arrangement, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central...

Eight Things to Know About Cybersecurity in Nigeria: Staying Safe in a Digital World By Hajara Bisola Abdullahi As digital transactions become more common in Nigeria, the risk of cyber threats, particularly card theft, is rising. Here are eight key points to help you understand and...

50% Tariff Hike Implementation to Commence Next Month – Telcos Telecoms operators have said they are preparing new tariffs to reflect the 50 per cent hike approved by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) . Although the NCC has said the 50 per...