By Adenike Pedro
1. FEC Approves Nationwide Deployment of 4,000 Telecom Towers
- Federal Executive Council approved rollout of 4,000 telecom towers across Nigeria.
- Aimed at reducing the connectivity gap, with 23 million Nigerians still unconnected.
- Joint initiative by the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Finance.
- Towers will improve rural coverage, economic inclusion, and national security.
- Additional service centres for agriculture and digital economy to support underserved communities.
2. NCC Named Top Five Best-Performing Agencies at PEBEC Awards
- NCC recognised among the Top Five Best-Performing Federal Government Agencies for 2025.
- Award under Transparency and Efficiency Category.
- Ceremony held by PEBEC in Abuja.
- Other top performers include NCDMB, NDLEA, NCS, and NPA.
- Recognition reflects NCC’s ongoing reforms, transparency efforts, and improved regulatory environment.
3. Globacom Completes Major Nationwide 4G Upgrade
- Globacom upgraded its 4G network nationwide on December 4, 2025.
- Supported by new spectrum acquisition and expanded infrastructure.
- Upgrade improves speed, coverage quality, and reduces congestion.
- Thousands of LTE sites strengthened to improve user experience.
- Positions Glo competitively for broadband, remote work, e-learning, and digital services.
4. Airtel and Nokia Launch Network APIs for Developer Innovation
- Airtel and Nokia opened new network APIs via Nokia’s Network as Code platform.
- Developers and enterprises can subscribe to access advanced network tools.
- Enables innovation using AI, 5G, IoT, and edge computing capabilities.
- Over 60 global partners already on the platform.
- Supports development in smart cities, IoT, industrial networks, edge services, and enterprise apps.
- Strengthens Airtel–Nokia partnership and boosts regional digital innovation.
