Technology

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a tariff simplification initiative to streamline voice and data plans, addressing consumer confusion caused by the numerous options and promotional offers currently available. Speaking at a capacity-building workshop for journalists at the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) in Oshodi, Lagos, on Thursday, Ikechukwu Adinde,…

Dr. Bashir Gwandu, former Acting Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and former EVC/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has urged African countries to unite and work  together to secure 600 megahertz (MHz) band mobile spectrum allocations.  The independent telecom expert stated this at…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

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…