Telecom
Help! Big Telcos Killing Small Firms with ‘Unscrupulous’ Practices

Small businesses operating in Nigeria face increasingly difficult odds of survival in their operations no thanks to man made obstacles.
Small businesses are crippled by lack of funding, corrupt courts and greedy officials.
Routinely, businesses face corrupt officials who have the power to deny licenses, permits, office spaces and access to supplies unless substantial “gifts” or bribes are offered.
In the telecom industry, the picture is grimmer as big operators encouraged by lax regulation milk small firms dry.
The bigger firms abuse market power they have amassed and emasculate smaller operators,
When the small firms complain, they are harassed and blackmailed with the same corrupt administrative and legal system.
It is so sad that small operators subsidise the big boys so they can live the expensive lifestyle they are used to.
In other countries where telecommunications has had deep roots, the dominant operator is the one who subsidise the small operators.
The operators hide under the absence of anti-trust law and lack of machinery to regulate monopolistic and anticompetitive practices by powerful companies.
The telecom industry is currently subsisting under the anti-trust provision enshrined in the NCC’s Act.
That provision has been found to be defective because it does not protect other sectors of the economy. Experts said that the way forward is the institution of anti-trust law.
Anti-trust law seeks to make businesses compete fairly. Premised on the belief that free trade benefits the economy, businesses, and consumers alike, the law forbids several types of restraint of trade and monopolization.
The absence of anti-trust law has negative and far reaching effects on the economy.
Already smaller operators are being pushed out of the market by large operators with huge financial war chest.
Nigeria CommunicationsWeek gathered that there are occasions where entrenched operators deliberately limit the size of interconnection between it and other operators in order to attract even more customers to their own networks.
There are also cases where large operators have arm-twisted smaller players and taken their ideas and business proposals.
Telecom
Glo Unveils Immersive Gaming Experience, Travel Saga

With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.

Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
Telecom
SHELT Named in Prestigious 2025 MSSP 250 List for Cybersecurity Excellence

SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.

SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Telecom
Meta Names Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President

Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.

Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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