The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Computer Security Incidents Response Team (CSIRT) for the telecoms sector has uncovered two new cyber threats, one targeting Windows Platforms and the other a specific type of router. The findings were made public earlier this week in two separate advisories issued by the cyber-space protection […]
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The Federal Government approved a postponement of the NIN-SIM linking deadline until March 31, 2022, as the general public is aware. The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), has urged people and legal residents to complete the linking in the next few days in […]
As Police Pilots Conclude Specialized Training On Operations, Deployment. IGP Usman Alkali Baba has purchased five (5) more high-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to boost surveillance operations and checkmate criminal activities in the country, in keeping with the IGP’s vision and mission statements, which include technology-driven policing. The purchase demonstrates […]
…..Urges Board To Protect Telecom Consumers Prof Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has encouraged Prof Mansur Bindawa, the recently appointed Board Member of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), to promote consumer protection in the telecommunications business. Pantami made this claim at Prof Bindawa’s inauguration as a Non-Executive […]
An agency of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), has sought the support and collaboration of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) towards ensuring state-of-the-art satellite towns development befitting of the federal capital. STDD’s Coordinator, Obinna Ogwuegbu, made the call recently when he led an […]
Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the Senate President, has urged Multichoice Nigeria not to risk offending Nigeria by raising pricing on its products while the case is still being probed.. Lawan issued the warning in response to subscribers’ concerns to the upper legislative Chamber, which resulted in the chamber ordering a […]
MainOne, West Africa’s premier provider of connectivity and data centre solutions, announced the expansion of its fibre-optic network infrastructure to the Lagos Free Zone in Lekki. The Lagos Free Zone, Nigeria’s first private free zone, intends to be the preferred investment destination in Nigeria by providing best-in-class infrastructure, facilities, and […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) vast experience as a long-standing member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has served as a booster to the Commission in its effective implementation of government policies, and in stimulating regulatory initiatives focused on advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation. The NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA through one of its subsidiaries, Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), in collaboration with Lotus Beta Analytics Nigeria Limited has commenced a Capacity Building Program for Vibrant Startups with the aim of supporting their Innovative capacities. Held at the Public Service Institute (PSIN) […]
Bharti Airtel (Airtel), India’s largest communications solutions provider, exhibited 5G’s high-speed, low-latency capabilities, claiming that they will alter the future of video entertainment and improve the customer experience. Airtel recreated the in-stadium experience of Kapil Dev’s memorable 175 not out vs Zimbabwe at the 1983 Cricket World Cup using cutting-edge […]