In a recent revelation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Airtel Nigeria has emerged as a standout performer in the country’s telecommunications sector, marking significant gains in market share over the past year.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Airtel Nigeria leads telecom market surge - ITREALMS
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In a recent revelation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Airtel Nigeria has emerged as a standout performer in the country’s telecommunications sector, marking significant gains in market share over the past year.
According to the NCC data, by the end of March 2024, Airtel Nigeria has grown its market share over the last year into a remarkable 29%, solidifying its position as a leading telecom provider in the region.
In a recent revelation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Airtel Nigeria has emerged as a standout performer in the country’s telecommunications sector, marking significant gains in market share over the past year.
The Interregnum by Tim Akano - ITREALMS
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We welcomed 2024 with dancing, high-five, kisses, hugs, and singing amidst blinking red lights everywhere, worldwide. On the left hand, the world carried a hamper of chaos into 2024 with frightening contents, while on her right hand, a briefcase of HOPE.
From the start of the year, there was a convergence of chaos in the Middle East: Hamas ‘’no gree’’ for Israel, Pakistan dared Iran, Houthis opposed America and Britain in the Red Sea, while Syria and Turkey are locking horns in a titanic battle of supremacy.
We welcomed 2024 with dancing, high-five, kisses, hugs, and singing amidst blinking red lights everywhere, worldwide. On the left hand, the world carried a hamper of chaos into 2024 with frightening contents, while on her right hand, a briefcase of HOPE.
NNPC Ltd: Cause of lull in fuel supply resolved - ITREALMS
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has clarified that the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit currently being experienced in some areas across the country is as a result of logistics issues and that they have been resolved.
Confirming this, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, in a press statement available to ITREALMS, reiterate that the prices of petroleum products have not changed.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has clarified that the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit currently being experienced in some areas across the country is as a result of logistics issues and that they have been resolved.
Why Tinubu must save the voices of truth - ITREALMS
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This is real. Let no one begin to think that it’s not a matter that calls for serious concern at this time.
That the continued repression of the critical press and voices of truth seeking to hold different shades of the country’s power holders accountable has continued under the Bola Tinubu administration is not in doubt.
This is real. Let no one begin to think that it’s not a matter that calls for serious concern at this time.
Customs Area 1 Ph hits N43bn revenue generation @Q1 2024 - ITREALMS
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The Nigeria Customs Service Area 1 Command Port Harcourt, Rivers state says the Command has generated and collected the sum of ₦43,625,986,168.40 in the first quarter of 2024.
The figure represented a 23.68 per cent of the gross revenue target of the Command for the 2024 fiscal year which is ₦184,221,730,121.48.
The Nigeria Customs Service Area 1 Command Port Harcourt, Rivers state says the Command has generated and collected the sum of ₦43,625,986,168.40 in the first quarter of 2024.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
ITU boss: Future is digital, we need women to lead it - ITREALMS
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Remarks by the Secretary-General, International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin on International Girls in ICT Day 2024.
Today, as we mark International Girls in ICT Day, we stand at the crossroads of a pivotal era. Less than a quarter of all Ministers for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are women.
Remarks by the Secretary-General, International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin on International Girls in ICT Day 2024.
ALTON, ATCON cry out to FG: Address our challenges now – ITREALMS
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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), have cried out to the Federal Government (FG) to quickly address their challenges before it gets out of hand completely, reports ITREALMS.
ALTON and ATCON represent the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and telecommunications companies in Nigeria, as they called upon the government to take decisive action in addressing the numerous challenges confronting the telecommunications industry.
A joint statement available to ITREALMS endorsed by the ALTON chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and ATCON president, Engr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, they underscored the urgent need for collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to overcome obstacles hindering the sector's growth and development.
They outlined some of these challenges to include but not limited to infrastructure deficits, cost-reflective tariff of services, protection of assets and network infrastructure, as well as the regulatory independence, among others.
On infrastructure deficits the two associations noted that their members still lack access to essential telecommunication services due to a myriad of challenges, including multiple taxation and regulations and prohibitive Right of Way (RoW) charges, inadequate electric power supply and vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure.
They pointed out that on ‘Protection of Assets and Network Infrastructure’ it has become imperative to advocate for legislation that designates telecommunications infrastructure as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), expressing deep concern over the escalating security threats facing telecommunications infrastructure in Nigeria.
“Telecommunications infrastructure undisputedly plays a pivotal role in Nigeria's national security and socioeconomic growth, especially as the country currently contends with multiple security challenges that require urgent and immediate actions in response to these threats. Attacks on cell towers, fibre optic cables, and other critical assets disrupt telecommunications services and result in significant financial losses for operators,” they declared.
Urging the federal government to prioritize the security of telecommunications infrastructure and collaborate with law enforcement agencies to enhance protective measures and combat vandalism and sabotage effectively.
On the cost-reflective tariff of services, ALTON and ATCON reiterated that telecommunications infrastructure development requires substantial investments in network expansion, maintenance, and technology upgrades. Despite the adverse economic headwinds, the telecommunications industry remains the only industry yet to review its general service pricing framework upward in the last 11 years, primarily due to regulatory constraints.
“For a fully liberalized and deregulated sector, the current price control mechanism, which is not aligned with economic realities, threatens the industry's sustainability and can erode investors’ confidence. ATCON and ALTON call upon the government to facilitate a constructive dialogue with industry stakeholders to address pricing challenges and establish a framework that balances consumers' affordability with operators' financial viability,” they demanded.
For the regulatory independence, ALTON and ATCON advocated for the sustenance of a culture of independence in the regulatory landscape to safeguard against undue influence and unwholesome incursion into the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) domain, which will inspire trust in the telecommunications sector and encourage investment.
Regulatory neutrality and independence, the said, are crucial to ensuring a thriving telecommunications sector. Statutory provisions lend credence to this notion, as a lack of an impartial regulator will lead to a failure to maintain public confidence in the objectivity and independence of its decisions.
The two industry associations, therefore, reaffirmed its commitment to working collaboratively with the government to address the challenges facing the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.
By fostering a conducive regulatory environment, prioritizing infrastructure development, enhancing security measures, and facilitating pricing adjustments, the government can unlock the full potential of Nigeria's telecommunications sector, driving economic growth and societal development.
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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), have cried out to the Federal Government (FG) to quickly address their challenges before it gets out of hand completely, reports ITREALMS.
A joint statement available to ITREALMS endorsed by the ALTON chairman, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and ATCON president, Engr. Tony Izuagbe Emoekpere, they underscored the urgent need for collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to overcome obstacles hindering the sector's growth and development.
They outlined some of these challenges to include but not limited to infrastructure deficits, cost-reflective tariff of services, protection of assets and network infrastructure, as well as the regulatory independence, among others.
On infrastructure deficits the two associations noted that their members still lack access to essential telecommunication services due to a myriad of challenges, including multiple taxation and regulations and prohibitive Right of Way (RoW) charges, inadequate electric power supply and vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure.
They pointed out that on ‘Protection of Assets and Network Infrastructure’ it has become imperative to advocate for legislation that designates telecommunications infrastructure as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), expressing deep concern over the escalating security threats facing telecommunications infrastructure in Nigeria.
“Telecommunications infrastructure undisputedly plays a pivotal role in Nigeria's national security and socioeconomic growth, especially as the country currently contends with multiple security challenges that require urgent and immediate actions in response to these threats. Attacks on cell towers, fibre optic cables, and other critical assets disrupt telecommunications services and result in significant financial losses for operators,” they declared.
Urging the federal government to prioritize the security of telecommunications infrastructure and collaborate with law enforcement agencies to enhance protective measures and combat vandalism and sabotage effectively.
On the cost-reflective tariff of services, ALTON and ATCON reiterated that telecommunications infrastructure development requires substantial investments in network expansion, maintenance, and technology upgrades. Despite the adverse economic headwinds, the telecommunications industry remains the only industry yet to review its general service pricing framework upward in the last 11 years, primarily due to regulatory constraints.
“For a fully liberalized and deregulated sector, the current price control mechanism, which is not aligned with economic realities, threatens the industry's sustainability and can erode investors’ confidence. ATCON and ALTON call upon the government to facilitate a constructive dialogue with industry stakeholders to address pricing challenges and establish a framework that balances consumers' affordability with operators' financial viability,” they demanded.
For the regulatory independence, ALTON and ATCON advocated for the sustenance of a culture of independence in the regulatory landscape to safeguard against undue influence and unwholesome incursion into the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) domain, which will inspire trust in the telecommunications sector and encourage investment.
Regulatory neutrality and independence, the said, are crucial to ensuring a thriving telecommunications sector. Statutory provisions lend credence to this notion, as a lack of an impartial regulator will lead to a failure to maintain public confidence in the objectivity and independence of its decisions.
The two industry associations, therefore, reaffirmed its commitment to working collaboratively with the government to address the challenges facing the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.
By fostering a conducive regulatory environment, prioritizing infrastructure development, enhancing security measures, and facilitating pricing adjustments, the government can unlock the full potential of Nigeria's telecommunications sector, driving economic growth and societal development.
Remmy Nweke/DoP
Akinsanya: .NG is Nigeria’s pride online – ITREALMS
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The Nigeria's country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) domain name, .ng has been described as the nation’s critical resource in the digital space, according to the president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, reports ITREALMS.
The .ng domain name extension, ITREALMS gathered, is unique to Nigeria, and it can give businesses a strong online identity.
The Nigeria's country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) domain name, .ng has been described as the nation’s critical resource in the digital space, according to the president of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), Mr. Adesola Akinsanya, reports ITREALMS.
Summit: Nigerian judiciary advised to curb misuse of exparte order - ITREALMS
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Nigerian leaders on Wednesday has called for the enthronement of an effective justice sector that would guarantee quality and speedy dispensation of justice in the country.
Leaders who spoke at the opening of a two-day National Summit on Justice include President Bola Tinubu, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN and representatives of the European Union, United Nations office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and others.
Nigerian leaders on Wednesday has called for the enthronement of an effective justice sector that would guarantee quality and speedy dispensation of justice in the country.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Scholars applaud Ibietan @book review - ITREALMS
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The Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), has applauded the author of "Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria" Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, reports ITREALMS.
President of ACSPN, Prof. Umaru A. Pate, gave this applause recently, during a special book reading and further review at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, congratulating Ibietan on the successful publication and public presentation of his book.
The Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), has applauded the author of "Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria" Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, reports ITREALMS.
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