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The disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)has announced.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...
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr, Aminu Maida has disclosed his plans to refocus the Commission into a date-driven one. Dr. Maida who disclosed this during a Breakfast Meeting with some journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, said, his vision was to lead a...
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has disclosed the plans of the Commission to hold telecom service providers accountable for poor service delivery to customers. Dr. Maida stated this during a breakfast meeting with some Reporters and Business Editors on Tuesday in Abuja. He...
Nigeria’s teledensity has declined from 115.63% to 102.30% as broadband penetration also dropped from 45.47% to 40.85% in September 2023. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka in Abuja. According to the commission, the latest telecommunications statistical...