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 […]
Telecomms
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 […]
Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, reaffirmed the directive for telecom operators to disconnect phone subscribers without National Identification Numbers (NIN). Speaking at the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair, Maida, represented by Reuben Mouka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, emphasized the imperative of linking NIN to SIM cards for […]
Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), emphasized the importance of fostering the indigenous content value chain in the country as a catalyst for economic recovery and growth. Speaking at the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair in Kaduna, Maida called upon all stakeholders, including […]
Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), emphasized the organization’s commitment to safeguarding consumers’ interests. Speaking at the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair during the NCC Special Day, Dr. Maida highlighted the NCC’s dedication to ensuring consumers receive commensurate value for the telecommunications services […]