A Digital Revolution That Left Rural Areas Behind MORE than two decades after Nigeria’s telecom revolution began with the introduction of Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), the promise of nationwide connectivity remains unfulfilled. Rural communities across the country continue to experience severe broadband shortages, exposing a widening digital divide. According to the Nigerian Communications […]
Subscribers Under Pressure Amid Falling Service Quality DESPITE massive investments and a recent tariff increase, telecom subscribers across Nigeria are expressing growing frustration over deteriorating service quality. From dropped calls to sluggish internet speeds, users say the situation has worsened in recent weeks, disrupting both personal and business activities. Major operators—including MTN Nigeria, […]
Tinubu Signs Amendment, Questions Tech Capacity PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, maintaining that credible elections depend more on effective management than on real-time electronic transmission of results. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said elections are ultimately determined by designated electoral officials, not computers. While acknowledging debates […]