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- 4 Sept 2016
IPV6 Council Nigeria Inaugurates Communications & Advocacy Committee
IPV6 Council Nigeria has inaugurated its Communications and Advocacy Committee (CAC) as part of efforts to ensure that Nigerian networks migrate to the internet protocol at good time. According to…
- 4 Sept 2016
Networks Risk Compatibility Issues as IPv4 Runs Dry
Networks that are not available on both IPv4 and IPv6 risk experiencing compatibility issues when all global networks have fully migrated to IPv6. According to Mohammed Rudman, chairman, IPv6 Council…
- 13 Mar 2020
NCC’s Committee on e-Fraud Meets, Reviews Inputs from Sub-Committees
The 26-man Committee inaugurated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on how relevant public and private organisations can collaborate to…
- 18 Sept 2016
IPv6 Council Nigeria Advocates Speedy Adoption of the New Internet Protocol
The Internet Protocol version Six (IPv6) Council Nigeria, has stressed the need for speedy adoption of the protocol in the country. Mr. Muhammed Rudman, Council Chairman, made this call in Abuja…
- 23 Apr 2026
From Malta to Marriott: IPv6 Council Nigeria Inauguration Solidifies 16-Year Path to Digital Sovereignty
The formal inauguration of the IPv6 Council Nigeria by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, marks the historic fulfillment of a…
- 2 May 2023
Remmy Nweke Joins NIRA BoT
Mr. Remmy Nweke, lead consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media group, has been elected to the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA)…
- 17 Jul 2018
Gbenga Sesan Calls for End to Taxes on Social Media, Blogging
A digital rights expert and the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, ‘Gbenga Sesan has called for an end to attempts by governments in Africa to impose taxes on the digital platforms, saying…
- 2 Nov 2017
Queen Maxima Pays Scheduled Visit to NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission NCC has played host to Her Majesty, Queen Maxima of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, as part of her global itinerary for advocacy on financial inclusiveness to…
- 15 Jul 2022
NBCC Appoints AFRIMA President Creative & Cultural Committee Chairman
The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, NBCC has appointed the President of All African Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mr Mike Dada, as the Chairman of its Creative And Cultural Committee. L-R: Mr Olafemi…
- 17 May 2022
SABRE EMEA: Africa PR & Comms Report Committee Hails BlackHouse Media, BCW, Clockwork, Edelman and Razor on Excellent Achievement
The coordinating committee of the Africa PR & Comms Report (APCR) has commended the top five PR consultancies across Africa - BCW, BlackHouse Media Group (BHMG), Clockwork, Edelman and Razor for…
- 30 Sept 2025
DStv Ghana Slashes Tariff Today, Partners with Govt to Fight Piracy
Ghanaian subscribers of DStv, operated by MultiChoice, are to enjoy between 33 and 50 per cent more value on their subscriptions from Wednesday, (today) October 1, following an agreement between the…
- 7 Aug 2024
FG Inaugurates Steering Committee for Establishment of Digital Free Zones
In a bid to position Nigeria as a hub for global digital trade and innovation, the federal government has inaugurated a steering committee to oversee the initiative for the establishment of digital…
- 16 Jun 2015
A4AI Appoints Ndukwe National Coordinator of A4AI Nigeria Coalition
The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) has announced that Dr. Ernest Ndukwe will serve as the National Coordinator of the A4AI Nigeria Coalition. Dr. Ndukwe is the former CEO of the Nigerian…
- 6 Jun 2021
Innovating Nigeria: The Rise of True Compatriots
By Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General/CEO of NITDA Beneath the obvious national contradictions and challenges we face, there is a deep revolution brewing that is “innovation at the speed of…
- 25 Oct 2015
WINET Builds PWDs’ Capacity to Access Justice via Courts
Women Information Network (WINET), a media focused, independent, non-governmental and non-profit organization in collaboration with Justice for All (J4A) Nigeria programme/ DFID, has continued its…
- 9 Feb 2014
NCS Receives Car Donation from Computer Warehouse Group
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has expressed happiness over a brand new Elantra Hyundai saloon car it received from the Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) Plc, at the weekend. The presentation was made…
- 30 May 2019
Banks to Create, Share “Black Book” of Chronic Debtors
Chief executive officers of financial institutions have resolved to create and maintain what they term a ‘Black Book’ for the compilation of details of loan defaulters that will be shared among all…
- 19 Aug 2013
Ikegwuonu Makes Nigeria Proud, Bags Yara Award for Agric Radio
Nigeria’s Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, founder and CEO, Smallholders Foundation in Nigeria has been recognized for his entrepreneurial work of using radio as transmitter of sustainable agricultural…
- 3 Nov 2017
Group Expresses Worry Over Slow Implementation of Broadband Policy
By peter oluka Worried about the slow rollout of broadband infrastructure across Nigeria, advocacy group, Broadband 2018 Coalition has called on the Federal Government to expedite the implementation…
- 4 Nov 2018
NCS to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at NITMA 2018
The Nigeria Computer Society has set machineries in motion to mark its 40 th year anniversary that will hold during the 2018 National Information Technology Merit Awards (NITMA) in Lagos. The…
- 16 Nov 2025
IHS Nigeria, FCT-HSES Begin Distribution of Smart Cooking Gas as Part of “Breathe Clean Air, Abuja” Campaign
IHS Nigeria, the largest communications infrastructure company in Nigeria and part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, , and the Health Services and Environment Secretariat…
- 25 Aug 2008
Atcon Berate Stakeholders on Telecom Awards
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (Atcon) has expressed displeasure over the flagrant abuse of "Nigeria Telecom/ICT Awards" even by organizations, and individuals…
- 20 Aug 2018
Paul Usoro, Foremost ICT Lawyer Becomes New NBA President
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Paul Usoro, as its new national president. Professor Auwalu Yadudu, chairman of the Electoral Committee, disclosed…
- 27 Mar 2014
Broadband Affordability, Ubiquity Resonate @ BR-Africa, Openmedia Forum
Telecommunications experts have highlighted the importance of using sustainable, affordable models and technology to foster broadband access in the country, stressing that content creation and…
- 28 Aug 2022
How desirable is 5% Excise Duty on Telecom Services?
By Ibrahim Dan Halilu The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed has thrown Nigeria into another controversy amidst plans to launch the 5G network, which is expected to…
- 6 May 2021
CIBN Seeks NDIC’s Cooperation on Proposed Act Amendment
Dr Bayo Olugbemi, president, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has called on the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation( NDIC) to partner with the Institute to drive advocacy and…
- 20 Oct 2014
Osita Chidoka ... The Midas Touch
"Age was respected among his people, but achievement was revered. As the elders say, if a child washes his hands he could eat with kings" - Chinua Achebe, T hings Fall Apart Emeka Anyaoko,…
- 12 Oct 2021
FG Targeting Drug Cartels’ Assets, NDLEA Boss
Mohamed Buba Marwa, chairman/chief executive, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said Nigeria is prepared to go after the assets of drug barons and traffickers in any part of the…
- 3 Dec 2016
NCS Confers Fellowship on Ogochukwu, 13 Others
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has conferred its professional fellowship on members who through their expertise have contributed to the advancement of information technology in Nigeria. Engr. Ifeanyi…
- 8 Mar 2018
‘Gbénga Sèsan Appointed Member of Advisory Network at FOC
Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative, has been appointed member of the Advisory Network of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC), an intergovernmental coalition committed to advancing…