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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…
SSS DG Pledges to Champion Media Freedom, Engage Other Security Agencies
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS/SSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has pledged to foster a more enabling environment for journalists and media practitioners to…
PEBEC Ranks NCC Among Top Five Best-Performing Government Agencies in 2025
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI L-R: Vice President Kashim Shettima presenting an award to Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) after the Commission was named one…
NIHOTOUR, NIMC Partner To Strengthen National Identity, Tourism
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Bisoye Fagade, today paid a courtesy visit to the Director General CEO of the…
ITREALMS, EPRON Partner Globetech for Day-Long E-Waste Collection Drive Ahead of Dialogue 2025
BY NGOZI ONYEAKUSI In a major effort to promote the proper disposal of hazardous small electronics, ITREALMS Media has partnered with the E-waste Producer Responsibility Organization of Nigeria (EPRON) and…
