MTN Nigeria announced a new service aimed at empowering Nigerian businesses. Called MTN Group Connect, the service will allow subscribers to enjoy high-quality voice, professional conference calls. 5 Jan 2010 08:24
Globacom Nigeria announced a new phone chat service for their exclusive social networking service, Glo. Named Frenszo Voice Chat, the service will connect Globacom's subscribers with similar interests across Nigeria, writes local publication Daily Trust. 28 Dec 2009 21:47
Zain Nigeria recently announced that it has entered into a managed services and care contract with Nokia Siemens Networks. The agreement covers full network management, operations and maintenance, aiming to ensure network availability at all times across Nigeria. 26 Oct 2009 07:25
LAGOS: The Board of Zain Nigeria, late last week, announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer, Alain Sainte-Marie. Sainte-Marie replaces Bayo Ligali who, according to the Board of Directors of the company, has moved on to pursue other interests after a three-year stint as CEO of the telecommunications company. 21 Sep 2009 08:46
LAGOS: Zain Nigeria has launched a new product that allows customers on its network to choose their tariff plans. The product, called Zain Joli, allows pre-paid customers to determine their spending patterns by choosing specific packages. 3 Aug 2009 11:37
MTN on Thursday, 23 July 2009, said it has launched its Mobile Money offering in Ghana. 24 Jul 2009 14:36
Zain has extended its contract with Nokia Siemens Networks to handle the implementation of an additional 600km in Nigeria to its 4000km nationwide fibre-optic network. 24 Jul 2009 10:25
Econet Wireless Group (EWG) has started moves to block Zain's sale of its interests in Zain Nigeria until ruling on a dispute over ownership of the company is passed. 18 Jun 2009 09:59
Ericsson is taking responsibility for managing most of the network and field operations for Zain's wireless networks and operational support systems, serving almost 4,000 sites across Nigeria. This according to a new agreement that has been entered into by the two parties. 8 Jun 2009 15:02
ABUJA: Nigeria has revoked the sale of state-run telecommunications company NITEL and its mobile arm to local firm Transnational Corporation (Transcorp) Plc, officials said on Monday, 1 June 2009. 2 Jun 2009 10:45
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) vice chairman, Ernest Ndukwe, has urged mobile operators in the country to start sharing network infrastructure. 29 May 2009 10:13
Zain Nigeria has introduced a new prepaid Blackberry service to its customers. This brings to an end the largely exclusive ability of only those people who can afford contract packages, to use the wide array of applications on Blackberry devices. 27 May 2009 09:43
LONDON: Gateway Communications has been appointed to provide Etisalat with cellular backhaul for its Nigerian mobile network. The deal, worth US$6 million over a two-year term, aims to connect three major cities in Nigeria. 13 May 2009 10:45