The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a moderate adjustment in telecom tariffs. The decision comes after nearly a decade of unchanged rates, despite soaring operational costs that have put immense pressure on service providers. The telecommunications sector remains a vital pillar of Nigeria’s economy, driving digital inclusion, job creation, […]
Month: January 2025
The EVC/CEO of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Suleiman Halilu receiving ThisDay Newspapers Young Global Leader award from the former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba at the 2025 ThisDay Awards held in Lagos recently. The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has lauded its Executive Vice […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced its National Privacy Week with a high-profile press conference marking the 2025 Global Privacy Day. At the event, the National Commissioner and CEO, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, delivered a keynote address highlighting the Commission’s progress in safeguarding personal data and strengthening privacy rights […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to stage a nationwide protest on Tuesday, February 4, in response to the Federal Government’s approval of a 50 percent increase in telecommunication tariffs. The decision was reached during an ongoing National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting, with the protest aimed at cautioning […]
Nigeria’s First Lady and Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Community Centre at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The initiative, executed in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), aims to enhance digital literacy […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has officially launched the National Certification Programme for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) to address the gap in data protection skills across the country. The initiative, unveiled on Monday, aims to train 500 DPOs in its first cohort, advancing Nigeria’s digital economy goals. At the […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced key dates and details for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the sale of application forms will commence on January 31, 2025, and close on March 5, 2025. For direct entry candidates, the […]
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria have denied allegations that they provide free airtime, data, and other services to members of the National Assembly. The claims, which suggest that operators such as MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile extend pro bono services to the 109 senators and 360 representatives in the legislature, were […]
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has recognized the exceptional contributions of its employees whose dedication and innovation have played a pivotal role in the organization’s recent successes and recognition. These accomplishments underscore GBB’s unwavering commitment to excellence in service delivery and its leadership in advancing Nigeria’s public sector through pioneering technological solutions. […]
Tinuade Oguntuyi, a leading expert in IT and Network Infrastructure, predicts a dramatic shift in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, with more telecom companies evolving into technology-driven enterprises, or “Techcos,” in 2025. This transformation will see telecoms integrating advanced technologies such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and machine learning (ML), becoming […]