Etisalat has placed a lot of trust on the new board member, but so many uncertainties still surround their ability to effect transformation in the company…
Switch seamlessly between free and data modes with Etisalat Facebook Flex
Do you know you can stay connected with your friends and family on Facebook and also access other basic internet services at absolutely no cost? Etisalat Nigeria has partnered with the world’s leading…
The exciting part of Etisalat’s 4G LTE Launch
The 4G LTE fever gripped Nigeria recently with almost all the telcos launching their services in quick successions. It was wonderful to see Nigeria join the league of nations who had plugged their soc…
Telcos top highest paying advertisers’ list for 2015
The recently released 2015 report by Mediafacts, a key media resource for marketing professionals in West and Central Africa, shows how companies are increasingly relying on paid advertisement to get …
The fall of data prices in Nigeria and what it means for us
A few days ago, ₦3,000 would have gotten you 6GB of internet data on Globacom’s network. Today, that will fetch you 12GB. That is insanely cool. A month ago, ₦3,500 was enough to buy 4GB on the Airtel…
Data Wars: A race to the bottom
First, it was Airtel, then Glo. MTN and Etisalat maintained their data plan prices for a long time after, but eventually, they let up.…
There are now 216 million connected telephone lines in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that the number of connected telephone lines in Nigeria rose to 216 million between January and March. That is a 6-million increase from 210 m…
Much Ado about GTB’s *737* campaign
The *737* movement has been in existence for a while, and we never doubted its usefulness. The ability to send money and buy airtime from your mobile phone, without the internet, is something Nigerian…
Federal High Court’s ruling ends Etisalat vs MTN tussle
Following the legal action taken by Etisalat against MTN Nigeria over the acquisition of Visafone. Etisalat Nigeria has lost the case it instituted against MTN Nigeria as Justice Ibrahim Buba of the F…
MTN vs Etisalat: Who should we believe?
From its never ending tussle with the NCC to the recent legal action supposedly filed by Etisalat, the giant telco, MTN certainly hasn’t been immune to the rounds of news on media. You will recall tha…
Etisalat sues MTN Nigeria over Visafone spectrum acquisition
Etisalat has reportedly challenged MTN Nigeria over the later’s acquisition of Visafone’s 800 MHz spectrum. According to BiztechAfrica, Etisalat claims the action is necessary to prevent t…
You can Netflix and Chill in Nigeria for only ₦400
By now, you probably have heard that the almighty Netflix is now officially chilling in Nigeria. Amidst the initial euphoria, most Nigerians are more concerned about the internet charges. Viewing a mo…
WeChat Ideathon review committee unveiled. Application deadline is tomorrow
If you have a startup or are you a developer, you should be preparing to attend the first Africabeta and WeChat Ideathon event taking place on the 3rd of October in Lagos. The WeChat Ideathon is a par…
NCC slams N120.4 million fine on all Nigerian mobile network operators
A few weeks ago, we reported that NCC was cracking down on mobile networks that had unregistered subscribers using their network, stipulating a N200,000 fine for every unregistered subscriber. Accordi…
Etisalat Sues MTN Over Unethical Practices
Etisalat Nigeria has reportedly sued MTN Nigeria over practices it claims stifles competition. BizTechAfrica reports that Etisalat is seeking a review of a decision allegedly taken by the Nigeria Comm…
Keeping Up With Ahmad Farroukh, Former CEO of MTN South Africa
Last week, we reported Ahmad Farroukh’s resignation as the CEO of MTN South Africa owing to, according to MTN Group president and CEO, Sifiso Dabengwa, personal and family reasons. As of yesterday, Sa…
LG G4: Unboxing and First Impressions
The LG G4 is the latest flagship from the South Korea based OEM. It promises a greater visual experience, improved battery life and lots of cool extra features that make it a worthy successor to the L…
Etisalat Subscriber? You Can Now Open a GTB Account From Your Phone
Guaranty Trust Bank has partnered with Etisalat to enable its subscribers open GTEasySavers accounts on their mobile phone, by way of USSD code. https://twitter.com/gtbank/status/60315908780793…
There are now over 80 Million Nigerians on the Internet
According to recent data from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), the number of mobile internet users in Nigeria has grown over 7%, from just 76,324,623 in December 2014, to 81,892,840 in Jan…
The NCC and 5 Telcos Now Owe The APC N500 million in Damages
Back in January, ahead of the General Elections then set for February 14, 2015, the APC setup an SMS-based crowdfunding platform to raise funds for the General Buhari Campaign. They enlisted the servi…
