Tag: etisalat

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie announces intention to be Anambra governor Son of renowned actor, Pete Edochie, and also an…

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9Mobile and Banks: Should we be worried about our money?

by Alexander O. Onukwue N541bn: That was the amount owed by Etisalat Nigeria to ten commercial banks who were involved in the company’s debts. Following the reasoning of Iroko TV…

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Will 9Mobile retain these 4 Etisalat product and services?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Changes in management and company structure usually call for revisions in strategy and focus. It is sure to happen with 9Mobile, giving the financial commitments it…

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9Mobile: What’s in a name that makes this wrong?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Etisalat, the youth-centric mobile network that came with a lot of buzz in the hope of transforming the communications industry in Nigeria is no more. After…

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Etisalat to 9Mobile: How did it go from boom to burst, to new beginnings?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It began with zipped green lips, that gradually became unzipped, and was unveiled to us as the Naija Network. Etisalat, from day one, looked like it…

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4 takeaways from Etisalat’s departure from Nigeria

Etisalat, the UAE company has left Nigeria. This is due to a due to a N541 billion debt owed to banks that it can not repay. In a statement released…

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Just In: ‘Etisalat Nigeria changes name to 9Mobile’

Etisalat Nigeria is changing its brand name to 9Mobile, TheCable reports. Details later...

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We are not part of Etisalat board – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it was not among the members of the new board of Etisalat. Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Tony Ojobo said this in…

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Etisalat Nigeria board dissolved, new CEO appointed

Former Deputy Managing Director of Celtel Nigeria has been named the chief executive officer of Etisalat Nigeria during the transition period. Former CEO, Matthew Willsher along with the chief financial…

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CEO of Etisalat Nigeria resigns

The Chairman of Etisalat Nigeria, Hakeem Bello Osagie, has resigned his position following the approval of a restructuring plan for the telecommunications firm. Vanguard reports that the resignation takes effect…

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We have paid 42% of our debt – Etisalat

Etisalat Nigeria has said it is not being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement signed by Ibrahim Dikko, Etisalat vice-president of corporate affairs, the company…

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Etisalat takeover: NCC assures subscribers of network’s integrity

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Etisalat subscribers that the network’s integrity would not compromised. The assurance is coming after a consortium of banks took over the management of the telecommunications…

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Apostle Suleiman, President IJGB Buhari, Kemen | Here are last week’s winners and losers

The Nigerian President shut naysayers up by making an unanticipated return, a man of God finds himself in a messy scandal, BBNaija's Kemen is sorry but not sorry and Etisalat…

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N541.8bn loan, 37 deportees | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N541.8bn - Three Nigerian banks set to take over telecommunications company, Etisalat for its failure to pay a loan obtained in 2015. 500,000 - The number of jobs to be…

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N541bn debt: NCC, CBN halt Etisalat take over

by Dolapo Adelana The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and telecom regulator, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have halted the planned take over of telecommunications company Etisalat by its creditors. Earlier in…

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CBN to intervene in Etisalat’s debt crisis

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Communication Commission on Thursday said the Commission and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will intervene in the Etisalat loan issue. Director of Public Affairs of…

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BREAKING: 3 Nigerian banks set to take over Etisalat over N541.8bn loan

by Dolapo Adelana Three Nigerian banks are set to take over telecommunications firm, Etisalat over its failure to pay a N541.8bn loan facility. According to online news medium Premium Times the…

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Etisalat empowers subscribers with Facebook free connectivity, Facebook Flex

Nigeria’s most customer-friendly telecommunications company, Etisalat, is treating its customers with another innovative service to stay connected with their friends and families on Facebook and access to other basic internet…

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Telcos may block WhatsApp, Skype calls to generate revenue

by Dolapo Adelana In a bid to raise revenue, telecommunications companies in the country may block calls made on Instant Messaging applications, WhatsApp and Skype. According to The Punch, the…

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Simi signs endorsement deal with Etisalat

Singer Simi has strucked her first major endorsement since breaking into the mainstream. The X3M Records act has signed a deal with Telecommunications company, Etisalat. The singer excitedly shared the…

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Olamide named Glo ambassador, 2 months after leaving Etisalat

Indigenous rapper, Olamide has become a brand ambassador of Globacom Telecommunications. This comes two months after his contract with Etisalat ended in November 2016. According to a press release by…

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#YNaija2016Review: Ambode, MTN, Sterling Bank…. See the top 7 adverts of 2015

by Wilfred Okiche These adverts had us catching feelings, laughing out loud singing along or just marvelling at their technical accomplishment. From bottom to top, we present the 7 ads…

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Etisalat delights customers with ‘Green Xmas Offer’

In celebration of the festive period, Etisalat Nigeria has unveiled a new yuletide offer that will enable customers on the network enjoy a wide range of mouth-watering offerings and gift…

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The Thread: Dear NCC, communication is essential

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last week threw a curve ball at Nigerians, when they decided to raise the floor for data prices. Nigerians reacted immediately, and the decision was reversed.…

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Opinion: NCC – Towards faster service and healthier competition

by Anthony Jegede The hubbub over the reinstatement of floor price on data tariff by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has calmed down substantially after the implementation that would have…

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Dear NCC, we apologise. It is you AND the telcos that are mad

The first clue was when the NCC statement said that the initial directive was taken after due consultation with all stakeholders. It should have been clear then, but it was…

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5 things to expect from NCC’s knee-jerk price regulation

It has finally been confirmed that the Nigerian Communications Commission has directed that all telecommunications and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to raise the floor prices of data to 0.90k/MB from this…

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Afrobeat Legend, Femi Kuti to perform live in Abuja

Afrobeat legend, and four-time Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti brings the recently ended Felabration vibe to Abuja this November. The event which is being put together by Chocolate City Group,…

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After 3 years, Olamide, Etisalat part ways

Rapper Olamide and telecomunications company Etisalat have parted ways after three years. Both parties announced the end of their relationship on their social media accounts on Monday. Etisalat on its…

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