The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has canvassed the need for development fair and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for the protection of telecommunication customers globally. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and CEO of the commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, gave this charge to technology experts in his remarks at the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day, held […]
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International Women’s Day: NCC Canvasses Gender Inclusivity In Telecoms, ICT Industry
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has restated the commission’s commitment to creating inclusive environment with a view to promoting gender inclusiveness in the telecommunications and Information and Communications Technology industry to support current drive by the government to fully digitalize the nation’s economy. […]
MainOne Lands 2Africa Submarine Cable In Akwa Ibom State
MainOne, an Equinix Company and a leading West African data center and connectivity solutions provider, has announced the historic landing in Qua Iboe, Akwa Ibom State, of the first and only submarine cable system in Nigeria outside of Lagos. The initiative marks a milestone in the company’s drive towards enhancing broadband connectivity and driving economic […]
FG, UK Firm Seal MoU On Abuja Tech City Project
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Domineum/Edenbase UK for the development of Abuja Tech City. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who signed the agreement on behalf of the government in Abuja, said the collaboration laid the foundation […]
Nigeria’s Active Internet Subscriptions Rise By 5.81% In Q4 2023
….As Lagos Maintains Lead in Internet, Voice Subscriptions The National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS’) at the weekend reported that Nigeria’s active internet subscribers rose to 163,838,439 in Q4 2023 from 154,847,901 reported in the corresponding quarter of 2022, indicating that internet a 5.81% year-on-year increase while on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the number grew by 2.29%. […]
NCC’s EVC Assures Support For Digital Bridge Institute
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has assured the management of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) of the commission’s readiness to give it necessary support in the current drive towards the full digitalization of the nation’s economic system. Maida made this promise during his inspection visit to the […]
Tinubu Approves New Appointments In NCC, Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of new management teams in agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy as part of his current initiatives aimed at strongly positioning the agencies for improved performance and contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief […]
Nigeria, Malaysia To Seal Pact On Palm Biomass Industry’s Devt
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has hinted of plans by the Federal Government to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Government as part of its sustained efforts marking to develop palm biomass in the country. The President of the association, Ambassador Alphonsus Inyang, was quoted as making this disclosure […]
Ajaokuta Concession: FG Unveils 3-Year Plan To Revitalize Firm
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has hinted of plans by the Federal Government on a three-year roadmap designed to fully reactivate the ailing Ajaokuta Steel Company to ensure that the billions of Naira invested in it are not wasted. The minister, who disclosed this at the weekend during a media briefing in […]
Senate Begins Cybercrime Act 2015 Amendment Process
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday formally commenced the process of amending the Cybercrime Act 2015 as part of ongoing collective efforts to improve the security of the nation’s cyber space for information sharing across the broad spectrum of the nation fast-evolving digital economy. Speaking at the one-day public hearing on the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) […]