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Authorities in Finland are investigating a damaged fibre-optic cable after two separate cuts disrupted internet service for thousands of households. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Swedish officials have suggested the damage may be an act of “sabotage” on the cable, which links Finland and Sweden. However, Finnish police stated they currently have no evidence of criminal … Read more
Sweden has formally called on China to assist in investigating the damage to two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, after a Chinese vessel, the Yi Peng Three, was linked to the incidents. The cables—one connecting Sweden to Lithuania and the other linking Finland to Germany—were damaged on November 17 and 18 in Swedish territorial … Read more
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.46% in real terms (constant price) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to the Statistician General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran. This marks a 0.92 percentage point increase compared to the 2.54% growth recorded in Q3 2023. In a statement released on Monday, Adeniran also noted … Read more
The Federal Government has proposed a five percent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s tax framework. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks Relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria Tax Act … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has retracted its previous statement threatening to sanction Elon Musk’s Starlink for raising its subscription fees without regulatory approval. Dr. Reuben Muoka, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, initially communicated this position but later clarified that his response was an “error.” In a follow-up message, he stated, “Please ignore my … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its intention to sanction Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, for raising its subscription prices in Nigeria without the regulator’s approval. In response to inquiries from the publication, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Reuben Muoka, confirmed that the Commission had not sanctioned Starlink’s price increase. Muoka stated … Read more
The NCC has introduced new guidelines limiting telecom operators to seven tariff plans and 100 bundles to enhance transparency and consumer understanding. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced new tariff guidelines for telecom operators to enhance transparency, improve consumer understanding, and foster fair competition. EDITOR’S PICK FG To Repatriate 250 … Read more
Telecommunications companies have denied allegations of planning to disrupt the #endbadgovernance protests scheduled nationwide from August 1-10, 2024. They asserted that their obligation to provide continuous service, as per their social and economic commitments, prevents them from engaging in such actions. EDITOR’S PICK Exercise Caution, We’re Open To Dialogue – Sanwo-Olu On Protests ‘Nobody Is … Read more
MTN Nigeria plans to adjust call tariffs in response to operational challenges. Initiatives include regulated tariff adjustments and reviewing tower lease contracts. The company seeks to mitigate macro risks, which include FX volatility, through strategic negotiations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that MTN has announced its intention to adjust call tariffs in response to the challenging operational … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that approximately 90% of data and voice services affected by the cuts in undersea fibre optics last week have been restored. Reuben Mouka, the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, provided this update in a statement issued on Monday. According to the commission, … Read more
The President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appointed Sylvester Okonkwo as his new Chief of Staff. Okonkwo, a corporate lawyer and politician, holds a law degree from the University of Nigeria and was previously a senatorial aspirant. The Deputy Chief of Staff, Saviour Enyiekere, is a former local government chairman and has a … Read more
As Nigeria prepares for the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the country’s 16th president, there are key things you need to know. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that ahead of the inauguration, Nigerians have called on the president-elect to take quick actions to tackle critical issues in the country’s economy, security, fuel subsidy and … Read more
NCC has granted MAFAB five-month extension to roll out EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission has granted Mafab Communications, one of the two telecommunications companies that acquired 5G spectrum licenses in December 2021, a five-month extension for its rollout (NCC). In line with the conditions of the 5G licence, the licencees … Read more
Phone Call Bills To Increase, As FG Imposes N90.49bn Tax This new tax is coming despite moves by telecom companies to increase the price of calls, SMS, and data by 40percent EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning … Read more
The government had, on September 30, shut down the networks towards checking the activities of bandits EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government has announced the restoration of telecommunication services more than a month after it was shut down on the orders of the state security council. The government had, on September 30, … Read more
This statement is coming after rumours were making the rounds that the state government plans to close down the telecoms services as part of measures to curb insecurity in the state. The government of Kaduna state has refuted media reports alleging that the government plans to close down all telecommunication services in the state. … Read more
Ibrahim Dosara the Commissioner for Information, Zamfara State has announced that shutting down telecommunication services in the state has greatly helped the success of an ongoing military onslaught against bandits. While speaking at a press briefing in the state, Dosara said some identified camps were destroyed by the Air Force while the Army is also on the … Read more
The ministerial directive on reduction of data cost has been ignored by telecommunication firms. It was learnt that the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has not given the instruction to the operators. Ekohotblog recalls that the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, gave the order on October 20 after receiving the progress report … Read more
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Nigeria’s active mobile subscribers increased to 172,824,239 million in the fourth quarter, 2018 from 162,032,481 million and 162,522,772 million recorded in the third and second quarter, 2018, respectively. The NBS disclosed this in its “Telecommunication Data (Q3 and Q4 2018)” released on its website. According to the report, … Read more