In light of recent disruptions caused by undersea cable cuts affecting connectivity across numerous countries in the West African region, Nigeria has advocated for a coordinated and multilateral approach among regional stakeholders to safeguard shared telecommunications infrastructure. Furthermore, Nigeria emphasizes the necessity of diversifying connectivity to ensure uninterrupted communication channels. […]
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The African Voices Playmakers, sponsored by Globacom and aired on CNN International, will feature Ghana’s Afropop and reggae sensation, Stonebwoy, as a special guest this Saturday. He will delve into the inspiring journey behind his musical triumphs at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, with additional broadcasts scheduled for 11 a.m. on […]
Nigerians have been urged to form ideas around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and rural telephony as these two areas can turn around the fortune of Nigeria in terms of economy and employment, especially for the youths. This is one of the several calls made at the ‘Idea Dinner with the Top […]
The digital economy is a dynamic one and pivotal to the upliftment of every nation and her citizens well-being, leveraging the deployment of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Machines that put the countries at par with the rest of the world with ideas that are viable, sustainable and productive. […]
After the disruption on March 14, 2024, affecting data and voice services due to undersea fiber optic cuts along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, we are pleased to announce that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities. All affected operators have leveraged […]
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 […]
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 […]