The banned streaming site, Moviebox, still works, and here is why

Nigeria banned MovieBox in 2025, but the piracy site still works. Here’s how mirror domains, weak enforcement, and high streaming costs keep it alive.

MTN halts XtraTime service amid Nigeria’s new digital lending rules

MTN Nigeria has suspended its XtraTime service, citing compliance with new consumer lending regulations that now classify airtime credit as a loan product.

MTN’s earnings to rebound, backed by strategic Nigerian investments

MTN Group forecasts strong earnings growth for H1 2025, driven by a $240M data centre in Lagos and a new 9mobile roaming deal in Nigeria.

IHS, ATC, get two-month deadline to improve internet quality

NCC has given IHS, ATC, and other tower firms a 2-month deadline to improve Nigeria’s internet quality or face regulatory penalties.

MTN Nigeria set to earn record ₦4.9 Trillion in 2025 – Here’s why

MTN Nigeria is on track to generate ₦4.9 trillion in revenue by the end of 2025, driven by increased data tariffs, robust demand, and improved cost control. With Q1 profits rebounding to ₦133.7 billion and investor confidence rising, the telco is defying Nigeria’s tough macroeconomic climate.

Kogi students relocate, protests loom over crippling MTN shutdown

MTN’s network shutdown in Kogi State has disrupted education and commerce, forcing student relocations and triggering plans for mass protests over a ₦1.2 billion tax dispute.

MTN discloses cyberattack impacting customer data in select markets

MTN Group has confirmed a malware-driven cyberattack that compromised customer data in select markets, including Nigeria. Regulators may soon launch investigations as concerns rise over telecom security in Africa.

9mobile subscriber base drops 73% per NCC report; telecom promises service overhaul

“9mobile is going through a transformation phase in order to reposition the business for Growth,” 9mobile CEO Obafemi Banigbe told Condia, refusing to share further details for now.

Ventures Platform to invest in early-stage startups with $40 million Pan-African Fund

Ventures Platform, a pan-African VC firm has announced the first close of its new $40 million Pan-African, early-stage fund to invest in market-creating innovations.

Nigerian’s react to the NCC’s IMEI directive

The NCC wants to automatically capture phone IMEI's in Nigeria. This story highlights their reason and Nigerian's reaction to the initiative.

How 5G technology will be commercially launched in Nigeria

5G technology is not for everybody. It would be used for specific cases. But there are two ways to roll out nationwide 5G network.