The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has received a delegation from the Rack Centre as part of the commission management’s sustained drive to collaborate with all relevant stakeholders for the purposes of improving the performance of the nation’s telecommunications industry. The Rack Centre’s delegation, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lars Johannisson, paid a courtesy […]
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South Korean Team, NCC Parley On Information Access Centre Project
A delegation from South Korea has met with the management of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) with a view to exploring collaborative options on the establishment of Information Access Centre (IAC) in Nigeria The IAC will help to develop critical knowledge and tools, especially in the field of communications, to promote innovation and development in […]
NASENI, NIPSS To Collaborate On Enhancing Digital Economy, Job Creation
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, are set to collaborate on enhancing Nigeria’s digital economy footprints, empowering and creating jobs for millions of youths. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, disclosed […]
Nigeria Blazes Medical Trail, Launches Men5CV Meningitis Vaccine
Nigeria has become the first country globally to launch Men5CV vaccine, which is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the prevention of meningitis globally. The Men5CV vaccine rollout by the country represented a major milestone in the global efforts targeted at combating meningitis outbreak, as it provides broader protection than the previous vaccines. […]
30,000 Students Benefit From Ogun Educash Transfer So Far – Commissioner
Ogun State Government has disclosed that at least 20,000 students in tertiary institutions across the country have so far benefited from its ongoing Educash transfer of N50,000 to mitigate the current economic hardships being experienced by undergraduates in the country. This is even as he said that 10,000 indigent students in both primary and secondary […]
NCC Advocates Responsible AI Devt To Protect Consumers
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 […]
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%. […]