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Economy

FCCPC Clarifies No Ban on Airtime Borrowing, Blames Misinterpretation of Regulations

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has clarified that it has not banned airtime borrowing or data advance services in Nigeria, dismissing...

Economy

When Airtime Becomes Credit: What MTN’s N2 Trillion Recovery Reveals About Nigeria’s Economy

In a matter of days, MTN Nigeria reportedly recovered close to N2 trillion in unpaid airtime advances. While the number is staggering, the...

Economy

Telcos to Boost Network Investment Beyond $1bn in 2026 — NCC

Nigeria’s mobile network operators are set to significantly increase spending on telecommunications infrastructure in 2026, pledging to invest more than the over $1bn...