Technology
Every $1 invested in digital technology generates $8 for Nigerian economy – Research
Google, governments and stakeholders have called for collaborative effort to advance Nigeria’s digital economy and support businesses facing economic headwinds. The stakeholders on Tuesday emphasised the importance of working closely with the government while investing in technology and digital skills development to bridge the talent gap. According to the West Africa…
Read More »NCC announces completion of SIM, NIN linkage
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has announced that the linking of all phone numbers with NIN and SIM has been completed. Executive Vice Chairman of NCC Aminu Maida declared this on Thursday while addressing attendees during the 2024 annual corporate governance conference taking place in Lagos. “We have recently concluded…
Read More »NCC Retracts Statement on Starlink’s Subscription Price Hike
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has clarified that its earlier statement regarding Starlink’s subscription price hike in Nigeria was issued in error. The regulatory body has requested all media outlets to retract publications related to the initial announcement, emphasizing its commitment to regulatory stability and fostering investment in the telecommunications…
Read More »Broadband Revolution: NCC Drives Nigeria’s Digital Economy with Ambitious Connectivity Targets for 2025
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed that it is working with major stakeholders in the telecoms industry to meet the ambitious targets of ensuring that broadband access is available to all Nigerians, with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps in urban areas and 10 Mbps in rural areas by 2025. Dr.…
Read More »Gbajabiamila Commends NASENI’s Technological Advancements, Product Innovations
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for its technological advancements, product innovations and interventions in various sectors of the economy. The Chief Staff stated this during a familiarisation visit to the Agency…
Read More »NCC announces temporary suspension of communications licence issuance
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has announced the temporary suspension of the issuance of communications licences in three categories. This was contained in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs of NCC The Commission said the suspension was in line with its powers under the Nigerian Communications Act,…
Read More »NCC Orders Immediate Reactivation of Lines Affected by NIN-SIM Verification Issues
Over the weekend many telecom subscribers/consumers were unable to access their phone lines because of the inability of many telecom consumers to verify their National Identification Numbers (NINs) with their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs). This meant that their numbers were blocked by their telecom service providers in keeping with laws…
Read More »NCC: A Digital Enabler of the Renewed Hope Agenda
In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the…
Read More »Nigeria Showcases Digital Social Investments at APRA 2024
Various digital social investments in Nigeria, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) were on showcase at the just-concluded 35th annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Through a presentation by the Head of Media Management Relations at the NCC, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, who later…
Read More »Nigeria’s Omoniyi Ibietan, Elected Secretary-General of APRA
The Head Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, has just been elected the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) at the ongoing 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Ibietan was elected into a three-man…
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