L–R: Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, receives the WSIS 2025 Prize (Category C3: Access to Information and Knowledge) from the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, following the selection of the Commission’s Digital Awareness Programme (DAP) as winner of the […]
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MTN Nigeria has officially commissioned a Tier-3 data centre in Lagos, a $150 million investment completed over three years. The facility, named the Dabengwa Data Centre, is expected to significantly accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation and contribute to the country’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy. The commissioning event was […]
L – R; Barrister Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Mgt, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Engr. Abba Abubakar, Managing Director, Rural Electrification Agency, REA; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Engr. Abdullahi Umar, Executive Director Technical Services, REA, during the Inauguration of the NCC-REA Collaboration Committee recently (on the 27th June […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced a temporary disruption to SIM-related services across all mobile networks in the country. This service interruption stems from a recent directive issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), requiring mobile network operators (MNOs) to migrate to a newly […]
MTN Nigeria has officially launched the Dabengwa Data Centre, a cutting-edge facility designed to transform enterprise IT infrastructure across West Africa through advanced cloud services and data hosting solutions. This state-of-the-art facility marks a strategic step in MTN’s evolution from a traditional telecom operator into a full-fledged technology partner. The […]
To mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the MTN Foundation, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), hosted a national conference in Abuja as part of its Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP). The […]
As Nigeria’s telecommunications sector adjusts to the recent designation of telecom infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) by the Federal Government, stakeholders are preparing to meet and chart a pragmatic course for securing vital assets. The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), in collaboration with the Association […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday convened a hybrid Stakeholder Engagement Forum to unveil and deliberate on the outcomes of its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA). Held both physically and virtually, the forum brought together industry players, legal experts, consumer advocates, and government representatives to engage with findings […]
The Glo Skillbridge partnership, a flagship initiative of Glo Foundation, has officially taken off with a comprehensive skills training program for personnel of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). This ambitious project aims to empower LAWMA staff, particularly sweepers, with enhanced capabilities for economic diversification. Around 150 selected sweepers are […]
MTN Nigeria has officially launched the “MTN Mega Billion Promo,” a 12-week nationwide campaign aimed at rewarding loyal subscribers and promoting financial inclusion through MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB). The bold initiative comes in response to recent adjustments in voice and data tariffs, positioning the promo as both a […]