The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has said it is set to introduce the pre-inaugural National Privacy and Digital Awareness campaign aimed at educating the masses on the importance of safeguarding personal data and privacy in the digital realm. National Commissioner NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji who disclosed this on Friday...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has attributed the poor internet and voice services being experienced in the nation and other African countries to disruption of some undersea cables along the West African Coastline. The commission stated this on Thursday in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben...
The Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited (NIgComSat) said, it has commenced the VSAT installation project for 579 Local Governments via satellite coverage leveraging, the ku-band network asset. Managing Director, Mrs. Nkechi Egerton-Idehen disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head, Media Relations unit, Steve Kwande in Abuja. TheFactDaily recalled that last...
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) have announced plans to collaborate in areas aimed at enhancing service delivery and connectivity across the country. This was contained in a statement jointly signed on Wednesday by NIGCOMSAT's Head Corporate Affairs, Aishatu Bantam, and NIMC's Technical...
Dr. Bosun Tijani, renowned for his contributions in the field of cybersecurity, is set to join forces with Ethnos and OneIdentity/Quest for the launch of the Ethnos Cybersecurity Erudition Series. This groundbreaking initiative aims to bolster Cybersecurity awareness and expertise among key stakeholders in Abuja, particularly within the public sector. In...
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has reiterated its commitment towards empowering women to bridge the digital gender gap in the country. The Director General NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa disclosed this when a delegation from TECHWOMEN, led by Ms. Binta Mustapha, visited him in Abuja, according to a statement made...
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said it would collaborate with state governments to expand digital literacy in other to tackle poverty in the country. The Director General, NITDA Kashifu Inuwa stated this in Jigawa State during the flag-off of a capacity-building training programme, according to a statement...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stated its commitment to the advancement of local content, saying is a critical driver for economic growth of any nation. The Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida made this known on Tuesday at the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair theme:“Sustaining Economic Recovery through Deepening...
In a bid to tackle the menace of internet fraud across the country, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called for a broad-based collaboration and synergy between the Commission and the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). Olukoyede made the call on Wednesday, February...
The disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)has announced. The commission in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka said the interconnect debt dispute between both telecommunications companies has been resolved. The statement said...