The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among road construction companies, contractors, engineers, government agencies and telecommunications operators to prevent damage to fibre-optic cables during road construction, rehabilitation, excavation and other civil works across the country. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strengthened its commitment to Nigeria’s digital economy agenda with the formal handover of the NCC Digital Industrial Park and NCC Learning Centre in Enugu to the Enugu State Government under a 15-year operational lease. The handover, according to the Commission, is aimed at expanding […]
Adding about 1.2 million new subscribers—nearly half of the 2.67 million increase recorded nationwide—according to the latest figures from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Nigeria’s total Internet subscriber base rose from approximately 154.3 million in April to about 157 million in May, reflecting continued growth in demand for mobile Internet […]
The MTN Foundation has partnered with UN Women to launch a new initiative aimed at strengthening the economic empowerment of rural women and supporting the growth of women-led agribusinesses in Nigeria. The partnership was formalised on Friday, August 7, 2026, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for […]
Nigeria is strengthening its position as a major force in Africa’s digital transformation as preparations intensify for the second edition of GITEX NIGERIA, which will bring together global technology leaders, investors, policymakers, innovators and startups to accelerate the country’s digital economy ambitions. Held under the patronage of President Bola Ahmed […]
The engagement took place on Thursday, August 6, 2026, during MTN’s Mid-Year Y’elloverse Catch-up, which brought together members of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) and selected media practitioners for an interactive session focused on developments shaping the company and the wider telecommunications industry. The session featured presentations and discussions […]
As digital financial transactions become increasingly popular, fraudsters are also adopting more sophisticated methods to target unsuspecting users. From phishing links and fake customer-service calls to stolen phones and compromised account credentials, staying financially secure requires more than simply keeping your password private. To help users take greater control of […]
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE, has called for stronger collaboration among government regulators to accelerate the establishment of Nigeria’s National Regulatory Sandbox, describing inter-agency cooperation as the cornerstone for building an innovation-friendly regulatory ecosystem. Speaking through the National Coordinator of the […]
In a decisive move aimed at aligning academic research with Nigeria’s national digital economy agenda, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has declared its commitment to advancing collaborative, problem-solving research with Nigerian tertiary institutions. The initiative is designed to harness emerging technologies to address real-world socio-economic challenges while equipping […]
In a landmark decision that significantly reinforces Nigeria’s regulatory framework for digital privacy and data governance, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has affirmed the statutory powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to mandate the registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs) across […]