28 may 2018 nigeria telecoms industry new
Here are some news highlights from the Nigerian telecoms industry for May 28, 2018:
- NCC to Introduce New SIM Registration Guidelines: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced plans to introduce new guidelines for SIM registration, aimed at reducing the number of unregistered SIM cards in the country. The new guidelines will require telecoms operators to verify the identity of subscribers before issuing new SIM cards. (Source: Vanguard)
- MTN Nigeria to List on NSE: MTN Nigeria, a subsidiary of MTN Group, announced plans to list its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in the second half of 2018. The listing is expected to raise funds for the company's expansion plans in Nigeria. (Source: ThisDay)
- 9mobile to Resume Operations: 9mobile, a Nigerian telecoms operator, announced that it would resume operations after a brief shutdown due to a dispute between its lenders and the company's management. The operator had suspended services on May 23, 2018, after its lenders refused to release funds to the company. (Source: Punch)
- NCC to Implement New Tariffs: The NCC announced plans to implement new tariffs for telecoms services in Nigeria, aimed at reducing the cost of calls and data services for subscribers. The new tariffs will take effect from June 1, 2018. (Source: Leadership)
- Airtel Nigeria to Launch 4G Services: Airtel Nigeria, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, announced plans to launch 4G services in Nigeria, aimed at providing faster internet speeds to its subscribers. The launch is expected to take place in the second half of 2018. (Source: ITRealms)
These are some of the news highlights from the Nigerian telecoms industry for May 28, 2018.