The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing processes for the linkage of the National Identification Number (NIN) and SIM by telecom consumers nationwide. In a joint statement by the Technical Adviser, Media, and Communications to the DG/CEO of the National Identity Management […]
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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 […]
NCC, Swedish Envoy Parley On Skills Devt In Telecom Industry
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, on Tuesday received a delegation of the Swedish Embassy in Nigeria led by the Swedish Ambassador, Annika Hahn-Englund, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja during which they parleyed on areas of collaboration to grow the two nations’ telecommunications industry. The meeting availed […]
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. […]
NCC Sheds Light On Blockage Of Previously Linked SIM Cards To NINs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday clarified why previously connected SIM cards to subscribers’ National Identification Numbers (NINs) were blocked by mobile network operators (MNOs). The commission’s Director, Public Affairs Department, Reuben Muoka, who made this clarification when he featured on Channels Television’s Morning Brief Programme, explained that subscribers whose NINs were not properly […]
NCC Restates Commitment To Local Content Promotion In Telecoms Industry
The Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to promoting local content development across the value chains of the nation’s telecommunications industry with the attendant positive implications of increasing the sector’s contributions to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product growth rate in the years ahead. The telecom industry regulatory commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu […]
Maida Harps On Effective Risk Mgt Of Emerging Technologies
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has harped on the increasing relevance of emerging technologies to the nation’s economic growth drive as the Commission continues to strengthen its collaboration with relevant stakeholders in telecom industry to review the current operating standards and introduce new measures in accordance with […]
NCC, EFCC To Collaborate In Tackling Internet Fraudsters
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have agreed to synergize efforts to tackle technology-driven crimes in the country in order to make Nigeria more investment-friendly and promote socioeconomic activities. The Executive Vice-Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, gave this hint during his recent visit to […]
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 […]