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Nigerian telecom infrastructure firms upgrade over 2,000 base stations to enhance network quality
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Infrastructure companies supporting Nigeria's telecommunications sector have upgraded equipment across more than 2,000 base stations, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen network capacity and improve service quality in the country. The sector plans to invest approximately N1.86 trillion this year, following N2.13 trillion in capital expenditure recorded in 2025 by mobile network operators, tower companies, and other industry players. Infrastructure companies, also known as tower companies or colocation and infrastructure-sharing licensees, own, manage, and maintain critical mobile network infrastructure. They play a central role in reducing infrastructure duplication, lowering deployment costs for operators, and accelerating network expansion by enabling multiple telecom operators to share physical assets. Major firms in Nigeria include IHS Towers, American Tower Corporation, and Pan African Towers. The upgrade of over 2,000 base stations is part of a broader push to improve network quality in Africa's most populous country, where operators face rising data demand, frequent fiber cuts, and ongoing complaints about service reliability. The NCC stated that infrastructure sharing remains a key strategy for expanding coverage and improving efficiency, especially as operators expand capacity to meet growing digital demand. Operators are also deploying over 12,000 additional coverage and capacity sites, wi
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The Federal Government has successfully conducted the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination for admission into Federal and State Technical Colleges. During this exercise, the Federal Ministry of Education piloted a computer-based test CBT, coordinated by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board. The examination was held nationwide and conducted smoothly across various centers. Mrs. Patricia Ogungbemi, Director of Technology and Science Education, representing the Minister of Education, monitored the exercise and encouraged candidates to pursue technical and vocational education for self-reliance, innovation, entrepreneurship, and employment. She emphasized the opportunities for technical college graduates, including practical, industry-relevant skills and government initiatives for job creation. The pilot CBT session, conducted after the conventional examination, aimed to assess readiness for a future transition to a fully computer-based examination system, reflecting the Federal Government's commitment to digital transformation and quality technical education. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to digitalize entrance examinations in Nigeria, following similar reforms in other examination bodies.
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh stated that Morocco could have beaten Brazil 3-1 if they had players similar to Nigeria's Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman in their squad. Oliseh shared this comment on his X handle after Morocco's 1-1 draw with Brazil in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage match. He described Morocco's performance as impressive, highlighting their tactical balance in both attack and defense. Oliseh noted that Brazil's result flattered them, attributing the respectable scoreline to their star players like Vinicius Jr and Raphinha. Morocco secured a point against the five-time world champions in the match where Vinicius won the Superior Player of the Match award.
The air component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai neutralized 27 terrorists in separate air interdiction missions in Borno. An operational report from the Nigerian Air Force indicated that strikes were conducted following Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions. On June 10, an air interdiction mission at Dawoshe, a known terrorist enclave in the Southern Tumbus area, resulted in the destruction of vehicles and the neutralization of 12 terrorists. On the same day, a precision strike on terrorist positions at Metele in the Northern Tumbus area of Guzamala Local Government Area, Borno, confirmed 15 terrorists were neutralized. These operations are part of ongoing efforts to degrade terrorist capabilities, disrupt logistics networks, and deny insurgents freedom of action across the North-East theatre. The Armed Forces of Nigeria are committed to sustaining offensive operations against terrorist strongholds.