Technology

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emerged as one of the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The Commission secured the third position in the nationwide assessment,…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has praised the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, for championing initiatives aimed at equipping Nigerian girls with practical digital skills and preparing them for opportunities in the technology sector. The commendation came during the 2026 National Girls in ICT Programme, where…

In a move to accelerate Nigeria’s transition into a fully integrated digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the International Data Center Authority (IDCA) have entered into a strategic partnership to drive large-scale digital infrastructure development. The strategic partnership is aimed at positioning Nigeria as a leading…

In a decisive push to curb fraud and strengthen consumer protection, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have formalised a strategic alliance to tighten oversight across Nigeria’s fast-expanding digital and payment ecosystems. The two regulators signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration…

Subscribers of MTN Nigeria are experiencing significant service disruptions following a fibre cut affecting multiple locations in Abia, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Major Outages Portal, the affected areas include Aba North and Aba South in Abia, Umuahia North, Obio-Akpor and Opobo/Nkoro…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd., Sterling Bank, and other entities, as part of efforts to safeguard personal data and strengthen compliance within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Head of…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed major Mobile Network Operators, including MTN, Airtel, and Glo, to compensate subscribers experiencing substandard network service in areas where quality benchmarks are not met. The commission in a statement on Sunday signed by the Head of Public Affairs Department, Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed that…

30th January, 2026gThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida re-affirmed the commitment when the Commission hosted a high-level…

The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has called on Nigerians to understand and assert their data rights, warning that ignorance leaves citizens vulnerable to exploitation in the digital economy. Maida who made the call during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between…

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the best website performance for 2025. This comes barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognised as one of the top…