Index to Nigerian Newspapers

Nigeria, the largest growing telecommunications market globally, faces poor electricity to compete with world powers. Many electrical gadgets, including setup boxes, are becoming irreparable due to the issue of epileptic power supplies. Technicians are advised to buy new decoders to address the issue, but many are unable to repair them. Industry watcher Onome Atufe suggests that the issue may stem from bringing in goods that cannot be managed or sabotaged. The Buhari-led administration has assured citizens of hope for electricity. Group Managing Director of Omatek Ventures Plc, Florence Seriki, believes that leveraging solar power solutions could help address the power vacuum in Nigeria. The company has expanded its investment in modern solar factories to provide assistance to ensure the federal government delivers an enduring power supply to Nigerians. Seriki demonstrated that a 50KVA three-phase off-grid solar solution will provide 24/7 power, resulting in an 85% reduction in power consumption for factories, banks, telecom firms, the government, and other organizations requiring big solar power installations.

The 196-page book provides a comprehensive profile of the Nigerian telecommunications industry, focusing on its history, challenges, and targets. The author interviews key agencies and provides insights into the private lives of telecom owners. MTN, the first mobile company in Nigeria, became the first to record one million active subscribers. The book also discusses internet, broadband, data revolution, online transactions, and e-commerce. Cybercrime is explored, with examples of victims losing millions to it. The book also covers challenges faced by network providers, such as the MTN advert "I don port o." The book also discusses the problems between MTN and the National Commission for Communications (NCC) in 2013, which led to a fine of N1.04 trillion in 2015, later reduced to N780 billion. Chapter 6 features an interview with Airtel's Chairman and CEO, Sunil Bharti Mittal, and the history of Airtel. Chapter 7 focuses on Globacom's journey, while Chapter 8 discusses Etisalat's market entry and the recent nTEl takeover.