NCC: Time to ease consumer pain via unraveling data expiry dilemma by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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In recent years, the telecommunications landscape in Nigeria has witnessed exponential growth, with an increasing number of users relying on data services for communication and connectivity. Data service has become a tremendously successful market segment for telcos.

In Q3 2023, Nigeria's top mobile network operators, MTN and Airtel, collectively generated N403.2 billion from data services. MTN, the country's largest telecom operator, saw a 38.9 per cent increase, reaching N279.5 billion in data revenue compared to N201.1 billion in the same period the previous year. Airtel Nigeria experienced a 29.3 per cent growth, reporting N123.7 billion in data subscriptions for the quarter ending September 2023. Both telecom giants attribute this surge to heightened data consumption by their customers.

Unraveling Africa's Paradox: Rich in resources, poor in progress - ITREALMS

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The Geopolitics Series 2.0, a forum organised by the Media Centre for Development (MCD) and facilitated by Global Sentinel, Security Intel Africa and Ayanda Media Network, convened experts from around the world to dissect Africa's challenges in utilizing its resources for development. As global attention turns to Africa's potential, the series dissected resource mismanagement and global power dynamics in Africa. The panel of experts, participants and conveners also explored factors contributing to underdevelopment: resource mismanagement, historical exploitation, and leadership gaps. 

Discussions highlighted the paradox of resource-rich yet struggling nations and stressed effective leadership, equitable trade, educational reform, and collaboration. The series calls for collective action to drive Africa towards prosperity, stability, and a stronger global presence.