The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at improving processes related to the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage. Amidst growing national discourse on the importance of aligning SIM registrations with individuals’ unique national identification numbers, NIMC and NCC are […]

Globacom, the telecommunications services provider, has recently introduced a groundbreaking product called Glo Korrect Predict Lottery. This innovative service is designed to engage sports enthusiasts on the Glo network by offering them the chance to predict the final results of football matches worldwide. Those who accurately predict the outcomes stand […]

Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), underscored the pivotal role of consumers within Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, affirming that consumers constitute the cornerstone of any business. Speaking at the commemoration of this year’s World Consumer Rights Day in Abuja, Maida […]

Upholding the  principles delineated in the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) of 2023, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), is poised to launch the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness Campaign on Thursday, March 21 in Lagos. Spearheaded by the Nigerian Stakeholders for […]

DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE (right), presenting the Agency’s SRAP to the village CEO, Sunil Santanam (left) The partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Entrepreneurship Village (eVillage) holds significant promise for fostering technology innovation and inclusivity in Nigeria. This collaboration not only reflects a commitment […]

Despite strides in gender equality, the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields persists, as highlighted by the latest UNESCO report on gender-responsive education. Biases, social norms, and expectations hinder many girls and women, especially in developing countries across Africa, from pursuing STEM education and careers. This alarming gender disparity is […]

Disruptions to internet connectivity have been documented in Nigeria due to damage inflicted upon international undersea cables crucial for the country’s online connectivity. Telecommunication firms and several banks, reliant on these cables for internet provision, have been notably impacted by the outage. The incident primarily stems from substantial impairment to […]