The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at improving processes related to the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage. Amidst growing national discourse on the importance of aligning SIM registrations with individuals’ unique national identification numbers, NIMC and NCC are […]
Telecomms
Globacom, the telecommunications services provider, has recently introduced a groundbreaking product called Glo Korrect Predict Lottery. This innovative service is designed to engage sports enthusiasts on the Glo network by offering them the chance to predict the final results of football matches worldwide. Those who accurately predict the outcomes stand […]
The Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has lauded the celebration of this year’s World Consumer Rights Day, saying that consumers are the most important part of any business. He also emphasised that the protection of the consumer is equally […]
Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), underscored the pivotal role of consumers within Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, affirming that consumers constitute the cornerstone of any business. Speaking at the commemoration of this year’s World Consumer Rights Day in Abuja, Maida […]
Disruptions to internet connectivity have been documented in Nigeria due to damage inflicted upon international undersea cables crucial for the country’s online connectivity. Telecommunication firms and several banks, reliant on these cables for internet provision, have been notably impacted by the outage. The incident primarily stems from substantial impairment to […]
A series of cable cuts have caused equipment faults on major undersea cables along the West African Coast, leading to adverse effects on data and fixed telecom services in multiple countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Cote de Ivoire. The incidents occurred in Cote de’Ivoire and Senegal, with […]
MTN Nigeria, an ICT company, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) at its headquarters. This accolade positions MTN Nigeria as the pioneering technology firm in Africa to receive such recognition, underscoring its dedication to […]
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, former Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), is mourning the loss of his mother, Hajiya Aisha Gwandu. Confirming the sad news, Dr. Gwandu, who also served as a former Executive Commissioner and acting EVC of the Nigerian Communications Commission […]
Globacom has introduced a new offering called the Glo Naija Comedy Service, showcasing a variety of video content featuring top Nigerian comedians. According to a press statement released in Lagos, Glo Naija Comedy Service caters to customers’ entertainment and fun needs, accessible on all Android and iPhone devices as well […]
Globacom recently unveiled “Glo Outsource Pro,” an innovative outsourcing product designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporate entities in concentrating on their primary functions, thereby boosting productivity. According to a press release by the company, Glo Outsource Pro offers a strategic business solution enabling firms to delegate […]