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ATCON President Pays Courtesy Visit to NCC
L- R: Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner Technical Services, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Tony Emoekpere, President, Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria, ATCON; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC; Rimini Makama,…
NIMC Goes Paperless: Launches WorkflowPro for Digital Correspondence
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI NIMC DG In furtherance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and the Federal Government's commitment to institutionalizing a paperless public service, the National Identity Management…
ITREALMS Media Announces 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF); Focuses on Sustaining WSIS Vision, Multistakeholder Synergy
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke As the global community accelerates toward a more integrated digital future, ITREALMS Media Group, through its flagship digital rights initiative, the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum…
NCC Committed to Regional Digital Integration – Maida
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the…
NCC, NSCDC Caution Construction Firms, Others Over Rising Fibre Optic Cable Damage
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned against fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works…
CBN flags compliance costs, slow approvals as fintech growth pains
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has identified high compliance costs and prolonged regulatory approval timelinesas major obstacles slowing the growth of Nigeria’s fast-rising fintech sector. The concerns are contained…
Photo: NCC inspection tour of Digital Bridge Institute, Oshodi, Lagos
L-R: Member, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board, Princess Oforitsenere Emiko; Member, NCC Board, Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede; Head, Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Lagos Campus, Mr. Akin Ogunlade; Member, NCC Board, Hon.…
Six New Internet Providers Obtain Operating Licence From NCC
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved six new Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to operate in the country from January 1, 2026. This development deepens competition in…
Seven Issues That Will Define Nigeria’s Telecom in 2026
By Elvis Eromosele In 2026, Nigeria’s telecommunications sector can no longer hide behind growth statistics and subscriber numbers. The sector has matured. Expectations are higher. Patience is thinner. And the…
NCC, CBN Set to Roll Out Refund Framework for Failed Airtime, Data Transactions
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework…
