The Nigerian Senate, the country’s upper legislative chamber, has officially confirmed the nomination of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta for reappointment as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Senate confirmed Danbatta during its plenary on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that it successfully resolved 98 per cent service-related complaints received from telecoms consumers within a 15-month period. The complaints spanning January 2019 to April 2020, have been successfully resolved, the NCC report said. Besides this declaration, the commission has reiterated its commitment to […]
The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has tasked its members on the need for the adoption of Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). ATCON reminded members that data is now the new gold, and must be treated accordingly, said it has also urged them that the implementation of the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the creation of a Digital Economy Department, which will be responsible for promoting the digital economic agenda of the federal government. The executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta said the creation of the new department was in line with […]
The Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has called on its members to implement the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, which is being championed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The President of ATCON, Mr Teniola Olusola made this known at a virtual meeting on Nigeria Data Protection […]
The Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), recently inducted 550 new members with a call on them to be thorough professionals and ultimately, help the fight against quackery in the Information and Technology industry. This induction took place during its annual IT Assembly This year’s IT Assembly which was […]
The Federal Government is considering a lockdown of the 18 Local Government Areas considered to account for 60 per cent of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria in the next phase of eased lockdown in the country. This was mentioned by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss […]
The Federal Government has approved the safe resumption of domestic flights in the country. It has also lifted the ban placed on interstate travels with effect from July 1, provided such journeys are made outside curfew hours. This development was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on […]
Posted by Ugochi Emmanuel President Muhammadu Buhari, last week confirmed a second five-year tenure for the EVC through the recommendation of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. In a letter to Prof. Dambatta, the technology media body noted that the reappointment is […]
posted by Ugochi Emmanuel The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Mr. Muhammed Rudman recently explained the need for new Internet Protocol (IP) and for stakeholders to embrace the Internet Protocol version Six (IPv6). Mr. Rudman, who also is the chairman, IPv6 Council […]