Nigeria

20 Mar 2013 MNP to go live next week
13 Mar 2013 Bharti boosts stake in Airtel Nigeria to 79%
11 Mar 2013 Etisalat looking to raise USD1.2bn for network upgrades
8 Mar 2013 MTN to spend USD1.5bn on network this year
1 Mar 2013 Quartet fined for breaching ban on promotions
26 Feb 2013 Sale of Etisalat’s African towers still on the cards, report says
26 Feb 2013 Airtel to deploy Wi-Fi throughout Africa
25 Feb 2013 NCC maintains 2.5% operating tax on telecoms operators
12 Feb 2013 Nigeria ends 2012 with over 108.8m GSM subs
7 Feb 2013 Capcom rollout receives initial approval from regulator
1 Feb 2013 IHS sets its sights on further Africa tower deals
29 Jan 2013 MTN declares readiness for MNP
25 Jan 2013 Regulator reduces price cap for off-net SMS
16 Jan 2013 Etisalat Nigeria subscribers reach 15m
9 Jan 2013 Etisalat inks network expansion contract with Alca-Lu
9 Jan 2013 Starcomms secures USD62m loan facility
3 Jan 2013 Capcom deal gains approval from Starcomms shareholders
24 Dec 2012 Suicide bombers target Airtel, MTN
14 Dec 2012 Airtel tests LTE in Lagos
11 Dec 2012 Alca-Lu to boost Bharti’s African networks
6 Dec 2012 Main One, Alca-Lu extend cable maintenance contract
6 Dec 2012 MNP to launch in early 2013?
30 Nov 2012 Cellcos face more fines if service quality falls short
29 Nov 2012 Main One, Phase3 team up to boost broadband availability
28 Nov 2012 Shanduka buys stake in MTN Nigeria for USD335m
22 Nov 2012 Etisalat to invest USD400m in 2013, targets 20m subs
20 Nov 2012 Bharti, Ericsson overhaul networks in 16 African countries
15 Nov 2012 Network congestion prompts ban on promotions
8 Nov 2012 Mobile subs top 106.9m in 3Q12
2 Nov 2012 Cellcos to notify subscribers of call length, outstanding balance
1 Nov 2012 Starcomms agrees to USD210m investment to fund merger
31 Oct 2012 Investment firm to buy stake in IHS
29 Oct 2012 Visafone partners with RIM for launch of CDMA-based BlackBerry services
26 Oct 2012 MTN Group reports 182.7m subscribers; raises full-year forecast
25 Oct 2012 Flooding slows MTN network modernisation project
22 Oct 2012 Airtel widens 3.5G footprint
19 Oct 2012 Airtel, Globacom, MTN accused of anti-competitive practices
17 Oct 2012 Fixed line licences to be awarded next year
16 Oct 2012 Talks ongoing for CDMA merger deal
5 Oct 2012 Court rejects Bharti Airtel plea to set aside Econet compensation award
28 Sep 2012 NCC sees December launch for MNP
18 Sep 2012 Nigerian quintet select DragonWave backhaul solution
7 Sep 2012 NCC seeks to criminalise vandalism of telecoms infrastructure
28 Aug 2012 Government moving ahead with regulator merger plan, but are the regulators aware?
22 Aug 2012 Etisalat rolls out 42Mbps broadband to eight more cities
21 Aug 2012 Etisalat inks managed network services deal with Aviat
20 Aug 2012 Etisalat aims to grow subscriber base to 20m by end-2013
20 Aug 2012 Airtel to extend fibre-optic network
14 Aug 2012 Nigerian trio mull CDMA merger?
8 Aug 2012 MTN Nigeria brings WiMAX to Abuja, Port Harcourt
7 Aug 2012 Nigerian stakeholders positive on state plans to develop broadband sector
26 Jul 2012 MTN to deploy Ericsson platform to meet rising demand for data
10 Jul 2012 MTN utilises WACS with launch of new services
19 Jun 2012 Main One investment tops USD255m
15 Jun 2012 NCC, cellcos strike deal on fines payment
8 Jun 2012 MTN investing in network modernisation
7 Jun 2012 Econet Wireless-Bharti Airtel case adjourned to October
30 May 2012 Quartet must pay fines, NCC warns
14 May 2012 Quartet fined NGN1.17bn for poor service quality
10 May 2012 WASACE confident of 2014 launch; cable supplier to be selected July 2012
3 May 2012 Starcomms FY11 pre-tax loss widens
1 May 2012 WACS on, hats off to African submarine bandwidth
25 Apr 2012 NITEL liquidation put on hold
11 Apr 2012 Etisalat to boost network coverage
5 Apr 2012 Nigeria needs more base stations, says ALTON's Adebayo
27 Mar 2012 MTN awards network upgrade contract to ZTE
19 Mar 2012 NCC looks to free up 2.5GHz spectrum
13 Mar 2012 Globacom awards wireless backhaul contract to Ceragon
2 Mar 2012 Nigeria gives go-ahead for NITEL liquidation
1 Mar 2012 Airtel Nigeria unveils DC-HSPA+ network
6 Feb 2012 NCC to grant new fixed line licences next year
2 Feb 2012 Regulator sees September launch of NP
1 Feb 2012 MTN teams up with Qualcomm to boost 3G network performance
31 Jan 2012 Court reinstates Econet’s 5% stake in Airtel Nigeria; Bharti to appeal
26 Jan 2012 Visafone invests in upgrade, expansion of data networks
18 Jan 2012 Huawei to deploy TD-LTE network for Zoda Fones
6 Jan 2012 Nigeria to introduce number portability from August
5 Jan 2012 MTN to boost service quality with USD1bn investment
20 Dec 2011 SIM registration exercise to be investigated
30 Nov 2011 Lawmakers want GSM operators to list on bourse
29 Nov 2011 NCC registers 93m SIMs, will begin disconnection from 1 January
25 Nov 2011 WASACE submarine cable aims to serve four continents
24 Nov 2011 Etisalat to install 1,000 BTS in 2012
24 Nov 2011 Starcomms denies acquisition talks
10 Nov 2011 HTN will not operate Multilinks for the long term
27 Oct 2011 Trio face penalties for poor service quality
12 Oct 2011 Etisalat introduces HSPA+ services
12 Oct 2011 Spectranet inaugurates WiMAX network
11 Oct 2011 NCC awards NP contract
4 Oct 2011 Starcomms boosts speeds with EV-DO Rev B modem
3 Oct 2011 Subscribers given extra time to register SIMs
30 Aug 2011 Starcomms eyes LTE network rollout
26 Aug 2011 BPE working on NITEL sale process
24 Aug 2011 Zoom in hot water over unpaid interconnection fees
11 Aug 2011 NITEL’s third-placed bidder makes renewed offer for telco
10 Aug 2011 MTN pledges USD1bn network investment
8 Aug 2011 Nigeria begins fresh search for NITEL buyer
5 Aug 2011 Visafone, IHS infrastructure sharing deal
4 Aug 2011 Satellite pointing the way for wider broadband access in Nigeria
1 Aug 2011 Adenuga looking to heal ailing NITEL
25 Jul 2011 Syntel joins hands with Ericsson in bid to acquire NITEL
15 Jul 2011 Nigeria to adopt willing buyer, willing seller option for NITEL?
13 Jul 2011 Phase3 expanding West Africa One network in partnership with French firm
7 Jul 2011 Microfone wants control of NITEL operations
5 Jul 2011 Airtel scales up Nigerian investment
5 Jul 2011 Starcomms selects SkyVision fibre connectivity solution
29 Jun 2011 Telkom inks Multilinks sale to Helios unit
16 Jun 2011 Nigeria puts sale of NITEL to sleep
15 Jun 2011 Last chance for Omen to pay NITEL bid security
14 Jun 2011 Telkom pulls Multilinks funding as sale of mobile unit fails
14 Jun 2011 NCC switches focus to mobile number portability
8 Jun 2011 Setback for Multilinks sale as court rules Helios contract is valid
6 Jun 2011 Omen given until end of week to revalidate NITEL bid
6 Jun 2011 NCC to crack down on poor service quality
1 Jun 2011 Globacom expands network with PT signalling solution
27 May 2011 Omen granted extension to revalidate NITEL bid
24 May 2011 Sale of Multilinks mobile unit under threat by Helios lawsuit, report says
10 May 2011 Starcomms expands coverage to ten cities
5 May 2011 Etisalat renews managed services contract with Alcatel-Lucent
14 Apr 2011 BPE weighs up options for NITEL; Omen given deadline to revalidate bid
7 Apr 2011 Bad Omen for NITEL as reserve bidder fails to revalidate offer
4 Apr 2011 Telkom sells part of Multilinks to Visafone for USD52m
29 Mar 2011 MTN transforms DSL access and aggregation network with Alca-Lu solution
25 Mar 2011 Starcomms in talks to acquire Multilinks?
15 Mar 2011 Reserve bidder Omen invited to acquire NITEL
11 Mar 2011 Etisalat awarded USD650m loan for network expansion; MTN to invest USD1bn this year
9 Mar 2011 Main One selects Cisco to boost cable capacity
18 Feb 2011 Good Omen: sale of NITEL to New Generation cancelled, report says
19 Jan 2011 Nigeria unveils first internet exchange point
12 Jan 2011 Glo unveils LTE network; last mile connectivity to follow
11 Jan 2011 NITEL saga continues; Brymedia hoping to swoop in
3 Dec 2010 New Generation receives further NITEL payment extension
3 Dec 2010 Report: Etisalat in talks to acquire Multilinks
2 Dec 2010 Etisalat snaps up 3G licence through purchase of Alheri Mobile Services
1 Dec 2010 Starcomms finalises USD81m tower deal
25 Nov 2010 New Generation optimistic about meeting NITEL payment deadline
12 Nov 2010 Etisalat looks to boost subscribers to seven million by year-end
11 Nov 2010 Direct On PC selects pair of vendors for WiMAX network rollout
9 Nov 2010 New Generation awarded NITEL payment extension
5 Nov 2010 New Generation misses NITEL payment deadline, seeks extension
3 Nov 2010 Mobitel hails launch of WiMAX network in Lagos
28 Oct 2010 Globacom inaugurates Glo-1 submarine cable
27 Oct 2010 MTN, Huawei ink USD40m rural telephony project
13 Oct 2010 President approves sale of NITEL to New Generation
13 Oct 2010 Swift tests WiMAX network in Lagos
8 Oct 2010 O3b, Netcom ink broadband connectivity deal
30 Sep 2010 Glo selects Ceragon backhaul solution
27 Sep 2010 Etisalat Nigeria subscriber base hits five million
31 Aug 2010 Starcomms narrows 1H pre-tax loss
3 Aug 2010 Starcomms hails launch of inter-standard roaming service
29 Jul 2010 Starcomms evolves to IP NGN with PT solution
29 Jul 2010 Telkom: Pair of investors interested in loss-making Multilinks
22 Jul 2010 Trio sign up for Main One broadband services
21 Jul 2010 Gateway selects Cisco for MPLS network
13 Jul 2010 Etisalat hits four million subscriber mark
8 Jul 2010 Glo-1 ready to go
7 Jul 2010 Bharti to invest USD600m in rural expansion
5 Jul 2010 Govt should complete NITEL sale to New Generation, Senate says
2 Jul 2010 Main One cable goes live
16 Jun 2010 NCP panel submits report on NITEL sale
10 Jun 2010 MTN receives USD2.1 billion in loans to boost network
9 Jun 2010 Starcomms Q1 EBITDA dips 32%
4 Jun 2010 Main One to launch on 1 July
1 Jun 2010 NCC to kick off MNP in 2H10
19 May 2010 Main One cable system nears completion
28 Apr 2010 NCC to introduce price cap on mobile services
9 Apr 2010 Starcomms posts 633% leap in FY09 EBITDA
22 Mar 2010 Court overturns 2.3GHz licensing cancellation
15 Mar 2010 NCP orders probe of NITEL sale process
8 Mar 2010 Econet still blocking Zain Nigeria divestment
1 Mar 2010 Etisalat targets four million subs by year-end
23 Feb 2010 China Unicom backtracks on NITEL bid involvement
22 Feb 2010 Minerva is 'financial backbone' of NITEL buyer
18 Feb 2010 China Unicom denies involvement in NITEL bid
17 Feb 2010 China Unicom consortium emerges as preferred buyer for ailing NITEL
9 Feb 2010 MTN, five others advance to next stage of NITEL privatisation
8 Feb 2010 HTN secures extra IFC funding
3 Feb 2010 Zain selects Motorola to expand GSM network in rural areas
2 Feb 2010 Main One embarks on final stage of cable deployment
1 Feb 2010 Gateway partners Cambridge Broadband to deploy wireless broadband network
25 Jan 2010 Govt extends deadline for NITEL bid submission once again
18 Jan 2010 NCC revokes two internet exchange licences
15 Jan 2010 Glo in legal dispute with MTN, NCC over interconnection payments
6 Jan 2010 Starcomms widens network reach
4 Jan 2010 NCC approves new interconnection rates
21 Dec 2009 Gateway bags 10.5GHz spectrum licence
21 Dec 2009 SIM registration for GSM users to commence March 2010
10 Dec 2009 Govt approves fresh deadline for sale of NITEL
4 Dec 2009 ACE cable adds six additional members
1 Dec 2009 Fresh probe of NITEL sale planned
25 Nov 2009 Glo set to offer convergence; Starcomms launches voice chat
19 Nov 2009 NITEL sale to be concluded by January
16 Nov 2009 Report: NITEL sale faces further delays
10 Nov 2009 NITEL buyer to share debts with govt
5 Nov 2009 Starcomms swings to net profit
3 Nov 2009 Phase3 updates international fibre-optic launch plans
2 Nov 2009 Glo launches ‘3G Plus’ for pre-paid users
28 Oct 2009 Court halts 2.3GHz licence auction
26 Oct 2009 Zain Nigeria contracts NSN for network management
23 Oct 2009 Etisalat network investment tops USD2bn
19 Oct 2009 Quartet barred from buying NITEL mobile unit
14 Oct 2009 Helios Towers to receive USD250 million capital injection
12 Oct 2009 Telecoms investment tops USD18 billion
12 Oct 2009 Zain not concerned by Econet lawsuit
8 Oct 2009 Econet continues to dispute Zain’s ownership of Nigerian operations
7 Oct 2009 New mobile operator could emerge from NITEL sale
6 Oct 2009 Starcomms launches international calls promotion
5 Oct 2009 BPE extends NITEL bidding deadline
28 Sep 2009 MTN HyConnect expands to Calabar
22 Sep 2009 Multilinks launches Rev A in Lagos
18 Sep 2009 Netcom seals Nigeria satellite deal with SES World Skies
18 Sep 2009 Dangote dismisses rumour of planned 3G licence sale
9 Sep 2009 Multilinks expands services; Starcomms launches telecentre promotion
7 Sep 2009 Glo 1 lands in Lagos
2 Sep 2009 Zain, Harris Stratex Networks build network operations centre
2 Sep 2009 Lucky for some? Ailing NITEL attracts 13 interested parties
27 Aug 2009 Starcomms launches NGN1 per minute promotion
26 Aug 2009 NCC opens fresh bidding for 2.3GHz spectrum
26 Aug 2009 Nigeria sets new NITEL sale deadline
19 Aug 2009 Glo-1 cable launch moved to November
18 Aug 2009 Phase3 expands IP backbone
14 Aug 2009 Zain upgrades network in Niger Delta
13 Aug 2009 Duo prepare to enter Nigerian telecoms market
13 Aug 2009 Govt orders fresh 2.3GHz licensing round
10 Aug 2009 Starcomms challenges NCC to lower interconnection rates
3 Aug 2009 Starcomms Q2 net loss trebles, revenue up 7%
3 Aug 2009 NCC apologises for SAT-3 disruption; Mobitel wants 2.3GHz licence back
31 Jul 2009 MTN launches wireless internet service
23 Jul 2009 Nigeria seeks buyer for 75% stake in NITEL
22 Jul 2009 Zain extends fibre backbone contract with NSN
21 Jul 2009 Visafone, Nokia enter CDMA handset agreement
14 Jul 2009 Nokia, MTN launch free mobile TV service
3 Jul 2009 Etisalat to invest USD2 billion in infrastructure
30 Jun 2009 Galaxy Backbone partners MTN Nigeria for internet services
29 Jun 2009 Etisalat Nigeria reaches a million
19 Jun 2009 Report: NITEL sale suspended
18 Jun 2009 Econet in bid to block Zain Nigeria sale
17 Jun 2009 GiCell to invest USD700 million in rural telephony
15 Jun 2009 BPE: NITEL could be sold in pieces
10 Jun 2009 Multilinks invests USD440 million in network
8 Jun 2009 Zain, Ericsson in Nigerian managed services contract
5 Jun 2009 Globacom eyes NITEL acquisition
4 Jun 2009 Visafone upgrades network, plans USD400 million investment in nationwide backbone
4 Jun 2009 Main One secures USD66 million loan for submarine cable project
3 Jun 2009 NCC, ipNX team up to expand broadband nationwide
3 Jun 2009 Mobitel contracts Alvarion to deploy WiMAX network
2 Jun 2009 Nigeria revokes sale of NITEL to Transcorp
29 May 2009 Transcorp three charged with USD110 million fraud
27 May 2009 Report: Minister to cancel 2.3GHz licensing round
21 May 2009 Intercellular to relaunch by Q4 2009
21 May 2009 NITEL sale to be ‘completed by September’
20 May 2009 NCC CEO quizzed over WiMAX licensing
20 May 2009 ipNX to expand WiMAX network
19 May 2009 Multilinks snaps up Galaxy’s WiMAX licence
13 May 2009 Etisalat, Gateway Communications ink satellite backhaul deal
12 May 2009 Four companies pay NGN5.5 billion for WiMAX licences
6 May 2009 Government extends deadline for NITEL, M-Tel bids
6 May 2009 When in Roam? When in Benin
5 May 2009 NCC to issue spectrum in the 2.3GHz band
1 May 2009 Dangote partners Huawei for fibre-optic rollout
24 Apr 2009 Globacom, Dangote ink telecoms deal
20 Apr 2009 Starcomms posts 2008 full-year net loss, Q1 2009 results ‘healthy’
14 Apr 2009 Zain Nigeria to migrate to all-IP network
6 Apr 2009 NCC to begin SIM card registration in July
3 Apr 2009 Telcos require USD10 billion for network upgrade, expansion
31 Mar 2009 NCC to introduce number portability within GSM networks
20 Mar 2009 Government invites bids for NITEL, M-Tel
19 Mar 2009 Ericsson demonstrates VDSL2 technology
18 Mar 2009 Megatech plans USD500 million investment in CDMA network
18 Mar 2009 Starcomms expands billing platform
12 Mar 2009 BPE begins search for NITEL investors
10 Mar 2009 NITEL to sack 1,500 workers?
5 Mar 2009 Wireless subscribers total 62.9m in 2008
4 Mar 2009 Government to pay USD114m debt to NITEL staff
3 Mar 2009 Globacom inks network expansion deal with Alcatel-Lucent, targets 45m subscribers
26 Feb 2009 Transcorp starts to reduce stake in NITEL
25 Feb 2009 NCC to roll out broadband nationwide
9 Feb 2009 Work starts on USD200m Main One Cable linking Ghana, Nigeria
2 Feb 2009 NITEL strike affects country’s telecoms
27 Jan 2009 GiCell rolls out CDMA network
26 Jan 2009 MTN to invest USD1.6 billion in network
23 Jan 2009 Telkom South Africa buys up Multi-Links
22 Jan 2009 Dangote Group rolls out new fibre-optic network
19 Jan 2009 Globacom cuts international call rates by 70%
23 Dec 2008 Rural telephony project management transferred
18 Dec 2008 Ericsson signs deal with 21st Century Technologies
11 Dec 2008 Main One Cable Company secures landing licences
9 Dec 2008 Nitel accounts holding up sale
26 Nov 2008 Netcom Africa signs deal with O3b Networks
25 Nov 2008 Multilinks launches Rev A
21 Nov 2008 Vodafone eyes Nigeria and plans to keep Verizon Wireless stake - for now
20 Nov 2008 BNP Paribas told to stop looking for Nitel core investor
19 Nov 2008 Alca-Lu signs deal with EMTS for wireless network
19 Nov 2008 Globacom undersea cable to be completed by March 2009
18 Nov 2008 Starcomms sees revenues soar on back of subscriber growth
6 Nov 2008 Starcomms celebrates two million customers
5 Nov 2008 NATCOMS urges penalties for Starcomms over failure to extend validity period
3 Nov 2008 MTN advertising ban lifted in recognition of network improvements
24 Oct 2008 Commercial launch for Etisalat’s Nigerian cellco
6 Oct 2008 Nigerian Senate to look into lending to Transcorp
29 Sep 2008 New NITEL owners to be revealed in April 2009
23 Sep 2008 Nitel sale to go ahead in February 2009
19 Sep 2008 Russians moving in for Nitel?
16 Sep 2008 Transcorp promises 250,000 new lines for Nitel
15 Sep 2008 NCC warns M-Tel to shape up
15 Sep 2008 ZOOM targeting ten million subs by 2011
9 Sep 2008 Etisalat launch coming soon
5 Sep 2008 Visafone's subscriber base passes one million mark
1 Sep 2008 Alheri finally reveals 3G plans
29 Aug 2008 Globacom seeks Vodacom merger
28 Aug 2008 Starcomms doubles half-yearly sales
27 Aug 2008 NCC to probe Alheri Engineering's 3G plans
13 Aug 2008 Globacom begins fixed line services in Lagos and Abuja
13 Aug 2008 NigComSat to acquire 15% of Nitel
12 Aug 2008 Zain targets doubling of subscriber base
11 Aug 2008 Nitel back in the game 'within four months'
7 Aug 2008 NCS calls for more 3G licences
6 Aug 2008 53 million active lines but not enough customer care, says NCC
6 Aug 2008 ZoomMobile outlines future plans
4 Aug 2008 BNP Paribas wins bidding for advisory role on Nitel sale
4 Aug 2008 MTN launches fixed line services
4 Aug 2008 Zain Nigeria outlines ambitious spending plans
1 Aug 2008 Reltel Wireless to become ZOOM Mobile
28 Jul 2008 Globacom submarine cable to be completed by May 2009
23 Jul 2008 NBC to be folded into NCC
22 Jul 2008 Starcomms outlines ambitious plans
16 Jul 2008 MNP not expected in near future
16 Jul 2008 Starcomms lists on NSE
16 Jul 2008 Globacom in ongoing rollout
11 Jul 2008 Vodafone seeks entry to Africa's largest market by subscribers
10 Jul 2008 Transcorp to spruce up Nitel ahead of stake sale
4 Jul 2008 Visafone nearing one million subscribers
26 Jun 2008 Multilinks signs Rev A upgrade with Nortel
26 Jun 2008 Banks plot mobile network launches
25 Jun 2008 Phase 3 Telecom spends USD100 million on backbone
23 Jun 2008 Etisalat claims USD1 billion spent in Nigeria
20 Jun 2008 Starcomms continues network expansion
20 Jun 2008 Nitel sale 'hopefully' by end of 2008
17 Jun 2008 NCC to auction 2.5GHz spectrum
10 Jun 2008 Celtel Nigeria launches fixed payphone service
2 Jun 2008 Government seeks advisors for NITEL sale
23 May 2008 Visafone launches in Benin City
21 May 2008 Starcomms to improve coverage, service availability
20 May 2008 Celtel Nigeria offers base station franchises for rural areas
19 May 2008 Fraud uncovered at NITEL
15 May 2008 Globacom and Alca-Lu sign network deal
14 May 2008 NCC finally issues telecoms licence to NigComSat
9 May 2008 Transcorp to sell 27% of Nitel
8 May 2008 Globacom to install 1,500 new transmitters
2 May 2008 MTN launches DVB-H TV service
30 Apr 2008 109 communities to get internet cafes
30 Apr 2008 Starcomms seeks cash boost from private placement
17 Apr 2008 Nigeria to form two new ministries
10 Apr 2008 Glo’s nascent fibre reaches third south-eastern state
4 Apr 2008 M-Tel shuts down network over salary dispute
31 Mar 2008 MTN to erect another 1,000 transmitters
26 Mar 2008 Cambridge Broadband Networks inks Nigerian deal
17 Mar 2008 Fifth cellco launches
14 Mar 2008 Celtel opens second switch in a week
11 Mar 2008 Celtel commits USD1 billion to improve service
7 Mar 2008 Starcomms seeks five million subscribers
7 Mar 2008 Globacom to deploy 300,000 fixed wireless access lines over next 18 months
5 Mar 2008 Minister confirms Transcorp’s continuing management of NITEL
4 Mar 2008 NCC orders cellcos to pay compensation to subscribers
26 Feb 2008 Government returns Transcorp's NITEL Stake
25 Feb 2008 Visafone launches commercial services
20 Feb 2008 Transcorp shares suspended
14 Feb 2008 Nigerian cellcos subject to fresh ban
13 Feb 2008 Glo goes 3G
13 Feb 2008 Nigeria seeks new investors for NITEL
12 Feb 2008 Celtel to invest USD1 billion to sort out network problems
12 Feb 2008 MTN reduces Nigerian holding
29 Jan 2008 Cellcos may face class action
21 Jan 2008 Mubadala and Etisalat plan Nigerian MVNO
17 Jan 2008 Government reverses NigComSat licence order
15 Jan 2008 MTN Nigeria apologies for poor service
9 Jan 2008 NCC blames privatisation for M-Tel’s poor service
9 Jan 2008 Glo promises fixed lines this year
7 Jan 2008 Visafone Buys Boudex Telecom
4 Jan 2008 Sudatel and Intercellular agree terms
20 Dec 2007 MTN begins Nigerian private share placement
17 Dec 2007 Visafone ‘ready to launch’
14 Dec 2007 Committee threatens to revoke MTN's licence
12 Dec 2007 Globacom and MTN unveil 3G
12 Dec 2007 NCC reveals scale of investments
11 Dec 2007 Mubadala gets numbering scheme for early 2008 rollout
6 Dec 2007 Sudatel to take 70% of Intercellular
26 Nov 2007 Celtel Nigeria to be sued by distributors
26 Nov 2007 Intercellular to sell majority stake?
23 Nov 2007 Celtel and Motorola ink new expansion deal
23 Nov 2007 Globacom commissions nationwide fibre-optic programme
22 Nov 2007 Alvarion to build WiMAX network in Nigeria
20 Nov 2007 Yobe State installs WiMAX backbone
20 Nov 2007 Nigerian committee recommends twelve month ban on new SIM sales
19 Nov 2007 Mtel targets six million line expansion
19 Nov 2007 Sudatel to expand in Africa despite US sanctions
7 Nov 2007 NITEL faces NGN14 billion damages bill over failure to supply SAT-3 bandwidth
2 Nov 2007 Minister calls for integration Celtel’s Nigeria and Niger networks
29 Oct 2007 Second president in a row calls for satellite firm to be granted mobile licence
29 Oct 2007 Nigerian GSM subscriptions top 43 million
11 Oct 2007 Celtel Nigeria and Nokia ink expansion deal
5 Oct 2007 MTN to pump USD2 billion into Nigerian operation
2 Oct 2007 Starcomms launches CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A network in Abuja
1 Oct 2007 50,000 base stations expected by 2010
26 Sep 2007 Globacom pays fine
24 Sep 2007 NCC orders cellco to refund customers
21 Sep 2007 Celtel aims for 90% coverage
10 Sep 2007 Etisalat to take Nigerian stake
31 Aug 2007 Transcorp enlists 3 new NITEL partners
31 Aug 2007 Telkom to invest a billion dollars in Nigeria
29 Aug 2007 NITEL acquires further bandwidth from SAT-3
28 Aug 2007 Nigeria plans MNP
24 Aug 2007 Netcom buys rival
24 Aug 2007 Starcomms extends network
23 Aug 2007 Vodafone to take Nigerian stake?
21 Aug 2007 Transcorp restores M-Tel networks
13 Aug 2007 Federal Government orders NCC to grant NigComSat unified licence and 3G spectrum
13 Aug 2007 MTN Nigeria to buy XS Broadband
7 Aug 2007 NCC rejects NigComSat-1 spectrum application
23 Jul 2007 NCC bans GSM promos
23 Jul 2007 NITEL sacks 11,500 staff in less than a year
17 Jul 2007 Visafone wins 800MHz spectrum
12 Jul 2007 NIXP negotiates reduced bandwidth charge
10 Jul 2007 Starcomms expanding network
5 Jul 2007 NIGCOMSAT-1 passes orbit tests
22 Jun 2007 NCC sanctions MTN for poor service
21 Jun 2007 NCC puts out tender for 800MHz spectrum
19 Jun 2007 NCC gives GSM networks seven days to buck up their ideas
13 Jun 2007 ISP Consortium plans nationwide broadband network
11 Jun 2007 Celtel spends USD69 million
29 May 2007 NITEL draws up plans to offload M-Tel
23 May 2007 WiMAX to be deployed in three cities
16 May 2007 Vodacom and Alheri gunning for M-Tel
15 May 2007 Celtel launches GSM payphone
9 May 2007 MTN makes 3G test call
8 May 2007 Nigeria gets its first internet exchange
3 May 2007 M-Tel embarks on network expansion project
30 Apr 2007 MTN and Globacom reveal 3G plans
26 Apr 2007 President wades into NITEL crisis
25 Apr 2007 NITEL may lose undersea link
20 Apr 2007 Bourdex launches CDMA2000 1x network
19 Apr 2007 NCC confirms payment of 3G licences
12 Apr 2007 BT said to have withdrawn from Nitel partnership
12 Apr 2007 Globacom set to launch 3G
10 Apr 2007 NATCOMS unhappy with 3G licence cost
2 Apr 2007 Mubadala and Alheri seek M-Tel stake
29 Mar 2007 MTN Nigeria breaks twelve million mark
28 Mar 2007 NCC cancels 450MHz spectrum auction
21 Mar 2007 Telkom to buy 75% stake in Multilinks
20 Mar 2007 Nigeria reveals result of 3G licensing
6 Mar 2007 Glo launches voice-SMS
6 Mar 2007 State government invests USD67.5 million in Celtel
5 Mar 2007 Econet confident of recovering controlling stake of Nigeria
1 Mar 2007 NCC reviews licensing policy
20 Feb 2007 MTN blames power outages for nearly half of network failures
20 Feb 2007 Transcorp IPO deadline extension ends
14 Feb 2007 Celtel Nigeria signs deal with Motorola
13 Feb 2007 Regulator publishes 3G licence details
9 Feb 2007 M-Tel market share in decline
8 Feb 2007 Globacom to offer triple-play
5 Feb 2007 Alcatel & Globacom sign deal
1 Feb 2007 Regulatory agencies announce merger
31 Jan 2007 Over 34 million phone users in Nigeria
29 Jan 2007 Celtel announces investment plan
25 Jan 2007 Mubadala coughs up for licence
17 Jan 2007 ZTE wins Nigeria contract
12 Jan 2007 Fifth and final GSM licence issued; 3G on way
4 Jan 2007 MTN Nigeria to buy VGC Communications
21 Dec 2006 Nigeria to auction 3G spectrum
15 Dec 2006 Forum issues 3G wishlist
14 Dec 2006 Ericsson’s Expander to cut cost of rural coverage
12 Dec 2006 Motorola and M-Tel ink expansion deal
8 Dec 2006 Netcom wins award
7 Dec 2006 Vodacom reveals targets
1 Dec 2006 Starcomms extends network to Ibadan
29 Nov 2006 BPE reneges on pension promise
23 Nov 2006 Sacked NITEL workers still not paid
17 Nov 2006 Biggest mobile market in Africa by 2008
15 Nov 2006 Transcorp takes control of NITEL and M-Tel
14 Nov 2006 Celtel launches 3G in Abuja
13 Nov 2006 Nigerian operators warned on quality
9 Nov 2006 NCC picks 115 arbitrators
2 Nov 2006 Investcom buy pushes MTN
17 Oct 2006 Nitel owner announces ambitious spending plans
12 Oct 2006 Legal wrangling over Lagos State planning law
4 Oct 2006 MTN raises Nigerian stake
2 Oct 2006 MTN signs interconnect agreement
28 Sep 2006 NCC to review interconnection regulations
27 Sep 2006 Nigeria invests in rural telephone plan
26 Sep 2006 Celtel Nigeria to invest USD700 million
14 Sep 2006 MTN launches fibre-optic network
7 Sep 2006 Nigerian mobile users to double by 2010
7 Sep 2006 V-Mobile rebranded Celtel Nigeria
6 Sep 2006 Transcorp makes delayed payment for NITEL
6 Sep 2006 Glo Mobile reaches nine million customers
31 Aug 2006 Starcomms expands network
30 Aug 2006 Glo and V-Mobile ready to launch 3G
17 Jul 2006 Transcorp misses deadline to pay NITEL deposit
4 Jul 2006 Transcorp wins NITEL stake with USD750 million offer
30 Jun 2006 Obasanjo tells government to settle NITEL debts
26 Jun 2006 22.9 million telephone users at March 2006
22 Jun 2006 MTN to apply for Nigerian 3G licence
1 Jun 2006 Pair secure unified licences
31 May 2006 Celtel acquires controlling stake in Vmobile
26 May 2006 Seven enter race for NITEL
17 May 2006 Nigeria awards four unified telecoms licences
10 May 2006 Motorola signs USD33 million contract with NITEL for CDMA2000 1x kit
19 Apr 2006 Econet seeks to upset Celtel/V-Mobile deal
18 Apr 2006 MTC confirms V-Mobile buy
12 Apr 2006 Report: MTC buys 65% stake in Vmobile
4 Apr 2006 Starcomms launches 1xEV-DO
30 Mar 2006 Cheaper international calls
28 Mar 2006 Glo expands GPRS reach
27 Mar 2006 NITEL unhappy with MTN
23 Mar 2006 Starcomms to deploy 1xEV-DO
14 Mar 2006 M-Tel increases capacity
13 Mar 2006 Globacom expands reach
7 Mar 2006 6,000 NITEL staff to be sacked
2 Mar 2006 FWA based on EV-DO arrives in Nigeria
1 Mar 2006 Nigeria introduces unified licensing
28 Feb 2006 Globacom expands mobile reach
28 Feb 2006 Vodacom still wants to enter Nigeria
27 Feb 2006 Mtel to increase capacity
22 Feb 2006 Vodacom pulls out of V-Mobile talks
17 Feb 2006 Globacom could be disqualified from buying Nitel
16 Feb 2006 Mobile users protest against poor services
14 Feb 2006 Glo wants eight million customers by June
14 Feb 2006 NCC hopes unified licensing will bring investment
9 Feb 2006 Globacom wants Nitel stake
6 Feb 2006 Telkom says it could still bid for Nitel
2 Feb 2006 20 investors interested in Nitel
1 Feb 2006 Nitel sale to go ahead by June, says Obasanjo
31 Jan 2006 19.8 million mobile phones in Nigeria
25 Jan 2006 Nitel sale to start afresh
24 Jan 2006 Glo Mobile customer base hits five million
20 Jan 2006 Globacom to extend operations
20 Jan 2006 GSM customers plan protest
12 Jan 2006 Global Fleet eyes Nitel
9 Jan 2006 Ajayi wants Nitel to be split up
3 Jan 2006 Nitel sale cancelled again
21 Dec 2005 Abuja to get wireless internet network
7 Dec 2005 NITEL sale stopped over SAT-3 argument
21 Nov 2005 Starcomms seals USD23 million network expansion loan
11 Nov 2005 EWI reiterates claim on Vee Networks
11 Nov 2005 NITEL contracts ZTE for FWA expansion
9 Nov 2005 MTC to enter Vee Networks race?
1 Nov 2005 Globacom continues aggressive GPRS roll out
24 Oct 2005 Vodacom leaves NITEL bid to Telkom
19 Oct 2005 Harris to upgrade MTN network
11 Oct 2005 MTN to upgrade pre-paid platform
10 Oct 2005 Starcomms to expand Port Harcourt network
3 Oct 2005 Ericsson to expand V-Mobile GSM network
27 Sep 2005 Globacom pursues aggressive GPRS roll out
21 Sep 2005 NITEL contracts Ericsson for FWA expansion
13 Sep 2005 MTN Nigeria launches pre-paid card sales in the UK
7 Sep 2005 NITEL six preparing bids; sale due by year end
2 Sep 2005 MTN rolls out GPRS to all subscribers
31 Aug 2005 NITEL launches Lagos CDMA trial
30 Aug 2005 NCC says GSM cellcos must reapply for unified licences
26 Aug 2005 Nigeria expects telecoms spending to help double FDI
19 Aug 2005 Globacom wants to join the 3G club
11 Aug 2005 Telecoms users hit 14 million mark – and climbing
29 Jul 2005 NCC orders MTN and M-Tel to improve interconnection by August
26 Jul 2005 Six shortlisted for NITEL stake
18 Jul 2005 Cellcos fight for their right to be tax free
14 Jul 2005 Nigeria goes 3G crazy!
6 Jul 2005 V-Mobile to spend USD2 billion on ROSE
5 Jul 2005 MTN wants to be first to 3G… just as soon as it gets 2.5G out of the way
27 Jun 2005 Jigawa to get own mobile network
24 Jun 2005 Netcom to launch wireless broadband
23 Jun 2005 V-Mobile launches GPRS
14 Jun 2005 EWI says attempts to sell V-Mobile are Bad
3 Jun 2005 Vodacom and Virgin prepare joint bid for V-Mobile
31 May 2005 NCC to open up fixed wireless access
25 May 2005 Nitel sale progresses
24 May 2005 BPE to draw up shortlist of NITEL buyers by end of the month
18 May 2005 The battle of the big Vs: Vodacom and Virgin preparing to fight it out for V-Mobile
16 May 2005 NCC angers GSM operators with FWA licence plan
11 May 2005 Phone users top twelve million
9 May 2005 M-Tel CEO expects turnover to double this year
9 May 2005 MTN spends ZAR10 million on corporate catchphrase
22 Apr 2005 NITEL launches SAT-3 enabled IP wholesale service
19 Apr 2005 NITEL disconnects 19 alternative telcos
18 Apr 2005 Huawei adds another contract to its Nigerian portfolio
12 Apr 2005 Globacom connects to global VoIP network
8 Apr 2005 Regulator looking to punish unwarranted tossing
7 Apr 2005 NITEL sale delayed
6 Apr 2005 Wireless operators set to clash with state power company
6 Apr 2005 V-Mobile contracts Huawei for expansion
16 Mar 2005 Government to award new GSM licences in 2006
3 Mar 2005 Telkom moves to grab NITEL stake
2 Mar 2005 M-Tel announces mobile expansion plan
18 Feb 2005 Regulator proposes single fixed wireless/mobile licence
16 Feb 2005 Globacom selects Alcatel in USD685 million deal
11 Feb 2005 Government approves NGN40 billion for new satellite
3 Feb 2005 Government and Pentascope scrap NITEL contract
2 Feb 2005 Where there’s a WiLL there’s a way: Starcomms attracts international private equity
26 Jan 2005 Nigeria breaks the ten million line barrier
25 Jan 2005 NATCOMS vows to fight poor service
12 Jan 2005 NCC says network operators must improve
10 Dec 2004 Vodacom/Telkom and Virgin Mobile linked with possible equity investments in Nigeria
1 Dec 2004 Glo Gateway sets up link with BT
30 Nov 2004 NITEL to borrow NGN14 billion before privatisation
23 Nov 2004 MTN details massive network spend
12 Nov 2004 Extent of NITEL’s financial woe revealed
12 Nov 2004 MTN borrows USD200 million to expand network
9 Nov 2004 V-Mobile claims victory, but confusion reigns
8 Sep 2004 ZTE signs MoU
25 Aug 2004 NITEL privatisation gathers pace as Globacom gets serious
23 Aug 2004 Telcos in revolt over ‘recharge card’ scheme
18 Aug 2004 Six companies show interest in Nitel stake
16 Aug 2004 Operator gets approval for loan guarantee to fund CDMA network
5 Aug 2004 Rural telephony programme not completed
20 Jul 2004 Econet’s persistence paying off as it homes in on V-Mobile Nigeria
16 Jul 2004 Bank files lawsuit over Nitel loan
15 Jul 2004 MTN awards Harris USD29 million order
21 Jun 2004 Anti-corruption agency to investigate failed Vodacom/V-Mobile deal
7 Jun 2004 Starcomms signs up 100,000th customer
7 Jun 2004 NCC shuts down six illegal operators
7 Jun 2004 MTN enjoys bountiful first half
4 Jun 2004 Sagem scandal sees five in court
1 Jun 2004 Vodacom withdraws from Nigeria
11 May 2004 ITU report: Nigeria growth leading the way
7 May 2004 NITEL commits to rural network and prepares to launch pre-pay
30 Apr 2004 Nigerian regulator warned by telco
28 Apr 2004 NITEL slams ‘heartless’ customers
27 Apr 2004 Customers flock to Globalcom
22 Apr 2004 Econet renamed Vee Networks
23 Mar 2004 Econet joins debate over duty waiver
12 Mar 2004 NITEL to have another crack at privatisation in June
3 Mar 2004 NITEL to expand Lagos network
2 Mar 2004 Ericsson in network expansion deal
26 Feb 2004 Econet Wireless contracts Ericsson for GSM expansion
26 Feb 2004 Second bite for MTS First Wireless
26 Feb 2004 MTN unable to cope with demand
26 Feb 2004 Lagos to get digital upgrade
3 Feb 2004 Nigeria to be the spearhead for Africa’s telecoms expansion?
27 Jan 2004 NCC bans telcos from undercutting cellcos with limited mobility services
12 Jan 2004 Cyberspace boosts coverage of Lagos
18 Dec 2003 Vodacom wins battle for Econet
15 Dec 2003 MTEL to provide 1.2 million mobile lines by January
10 Dec 2003 Strong six months for MTN Group
10 Dec 2003 Strong six months for MTN Group
10 Dec 2003 Strong six months for MTN Group
10 Dec 2003 MTEL rolls out GSM to capitals
4 Dec 2003 Telecom sector wins World Bank loan
25 Nov 2003 MTN Nigeria handed USD100 million IFC facility
19 Nov 2003 Four sign cable MoU
18 Nov 2003 Nitel imposes deadline for GSM rollout
13 Nov 2003 Government plans comms satellite launch
3 Nov 2003 Econet seeks arbitration from UN
24 Oct 2003 Vodacom Econet bid challenged by Econet!
13 Oct 2003 Vodafone ramps up African investment
13 Oct 2003 Vodafone ramps up African investment
8 Oct 2003 Vodacom acquires Econet stake - or does it?
8 Oct 2003 Vodacom acquires Econet stake - or does it?
23 Sep 2003 New cellco to launch in capital
16 Sep 2003 Econet takeover to go to court as shareholders clash heads
11 Sep 2003 Cellco’s face boycott from angry customers
19 Aug 2003 SNO is ready to go, but launch date remains a mystery
23 Jul 2003 Broadband available in 20 states by the end of the month
22 Jul 2003 NITEL sale to start in September
9 Jul 2003 MTN close to securing USD385 million loan
8 Jul 2003 Cellcom selects Telos for CDMA expansion
1 Jul 2003 Nigerian wireless sector a solid investment opportunity
30 Jun 2003 NITEL blames poor service on customer debts
27 Jun 2003 NITEL IPO takes step forward
25 Jun 2003 Startech launches FWA
6 Jun 2003 Private investment set to top USD4 billion
22 May 2003 MTN relaunches pre-pay
16 May 2003 GSM interconnection proves a problem for NITEL
18 Mar 2003 NITEL IPO back on track
13 Feb 2003 Further expansion planned as MTN reaches the million mark
17 Dec 2002 MTN commits USD1.4 billion to stay ahead of the pack