The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has appointed Professor Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as its Special Ambassador in its revitalized campaign against the use of drugs and other addictive substances in the nation. Commander for Narcotics at the NDLEA Federal Capital Territory […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in an effort to reaffirm its commitment to licensing Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Nigeria, has stated that the licensing will be completed this year. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the executive vice chairman of the commission, disclosed this information during a Business Remarks event in […]
Cross section of participants at the ongoing 10th Edition of the National Council on Communications and Digital Economy, which commenced at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has commended the Federal Government for its commitment to providing leadership and guide for industry growth. The commendation followed the […]
In furtherance of its Festival of Joy loyalty reward promotion, leading mobile network operator Globacom held a draw on Thursday to determine the winner of a second three-bedroom house prize in Port Harcourt. In a press statement issued by the company after the Port Harcourt draw, Globacom encouraged subscribers who […]
Digital Literacy and IT Skills have become more indispensable for every global citizen, whether to communicate, find employment, receive comprehensive education, or socialize. The widening gaps in digital literacy and IT Talents in Nigeria risk creating a digital underclass. To reduce this widening gap and realize the full potential of […]
As Financial Technology (FinTech) proved to be a critical element in the advancement of digital economies globally through its enormous contribution to Gross Domestic Products (GDPs) as well as the alleviation of poverty, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE has said that […]
In its continuous approach to creating fair and inclusive societies that provide equal opportunities through various programmes, projects, and policies, the Federal Government through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), organised the ICT Stakeholders’ Engagement programme in Ilorin, Kwara State, in order to give stakeholders an opportunity to express […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) hereby informs that as of Monday, December 5, 2022, only two firms have expressed interest in the auction of the 3.5GHz Spectrum band. These two companies are: Airtel Networks Limited (Airtel) and Standard Network & Connections Limited (Standard Network). However, only Airtel paid the Intention […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team has identified a malware called XENOMORPH that installs Trojans in banking apps for Android in order to steal login credentials, raid bank accounts, and read users’ SMS (NCC-CSIRT). The Team advises owners of infected devices to go to extreme measures by […]
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has been awarded as the Most Compliant Listed Company at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Made of Africa Awards held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on 6 December 2022. The award recognises the listed company with the highest levels of compliance with the Rules […]