The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is strengthening its oversight of communications devices in Nigeria through a technology-enabled framework designed to improve compliance with its Type Approval requirements for SIM-enabled devices. The initiative is aimed at ensuring that communications devices imported, distributed, sold and used in Nigeria meet applicable technical and […]
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MTN Nigeria has recorded a significant milestone in its commitment to workplace gender equity, becoming the first organisation in Africa to attain the globally recognised EDGE Advance Certification. The achievement underscores the company’s continued efforts to strengthen gender balance, improve women’s representation and create greater leadership opportunities for women across […]
Access to reliable internet is increasingly essential for work, education, business, entertainment and everyday communication. Yet for many homes and small businesses, especially in areas where fibre connectivity is unavailable or indoor network coverage is weak, getting dependable broadband access remains a challenge. It is against this backdrop that MTN […]
For students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, questions about mobile data usage, pricing and network performance moved from everyday conversations to the courtroom as MTN’s Data on Trial brought its interactive experience to the university. The engaging courtroom-style session provided students from the Faculties of Law and Engineering with […]
The Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Jane Egerton-Idehen, has explained how new government satellites will help Nigeria’s security forces fight crime. Speaking during a television interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily program on Monday, she said these new space assets will give strong technical support to the […]
Subscribers’ Data Usage Figures Corrected Following Temporary System Error MTN Nigeria has resolved a temporary system glitch that caused some subscribers to receive inaccurate data usage figures in their SMS usage notifications earlier this week. The telecommunications company explained that the issue resulted in some data usage figures being displayed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nigeria has called on African countries to strengthen regional cooperation and present a united front in shaping the future of global telecommunications and digital innovation, as the continent prepares for crucial elections at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The call was made during the Seventh Ordinary Session of the African […]
The main goal of this project is to make sure that at least 40 million homes across Nigeria can watch high-quality television. Not only will the picture be clearer, but these homes will also get access to as many as 100 free channels. The head of the NBC, whose name […]