The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a N555.8 million fine on Fidelity Bank PLC following an investigation into violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019. The fine, which represents 0.1% of the bank’s 2023 annual gross revenue, must be paid […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecom companies, including MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, to ensure that subscribers are attended to within 30 minutes of their arrival at service centers. This is part of the newly issued ‘Quality of Service Business Rules,’ introduced in August 2024, following a draft […]
Telecom giant Globacom has unveiled a new streaming platform, WiFlix, granting its subscribers unlimited access to a vast collection of entertainment content. The service, which is designed to enhance the online experience for Globacom users, is now available on both Android and iOS devices. In a statement, the company announced […]
…Ministry Explains Ijele’s Continued Detention Not Connected To Zion Zion Prayer Movement Outreach will start its 3-day World Conference on Friday, August 23, 2024, to mark the end of its 100-day annual fasting and prayer in Amala Ntu, Ngor Okpala , Imo state. Speaking at a press conference held in […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted permits to various companies, including MTN Communications Nigeria Plc and Golden Penny Power Limited, to generate mini-grid electricity. This initiative is part of efforts to boost off-grid power solutions in the country. According to NERC’s report for the first quarter of 2024, […]
The Lagos State Police Command has addressed concerns regarding the alleged absence or involvement of police officers with criminal activities on the Third Mainland Bridge and other key roads across the state, as reported by a local newspaper. In a statement, the Command confirmed that police officers are stationed and […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) have partnered to spark a digital transformation in schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). As part of this groundbreaking collaboration, 24 students from six FCT schools will participate in a two-week […]
The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion at the Ikeja Along bus stop, specifically between Ile Zik and the Conoil Petrol Station, on the Oshodi-bound lane. The diversion will take place from Saturday to Sunday, between 12:00 midnight and 4:00 a.m. daily. This measure is to facilitate […]
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called for the urgent integration of digital literacy and skills into Nigeria’s formal education system to better prepare citizens for the challenges they will face after graduation. Speaking during a Stakeholders Dialogue and High-Level Policy Committee […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out a new directive designed to simplify and enhance transparency in the tariff plans, bundles, and promotions offered by telecommunications operators in the country. The directive, titled “Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector,” was released on July 29, […]