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- 26 Jan 2021
Commissioners Battle FCC Chairman over Alleged N35m Shallow Advert, Job Racketeering
Members of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) are locked in a “battle” with Dr. Muheeba Farida Dankaka, their chairman, less than six months after their appointments in June 2020. They have…
- 17 Nov 2020
FCC Director Jailed 14 Years for Defrauding Job Seekers
Alhaji Ahmad Balarabe, serving deputy director of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment by the State High Court 3 sitting in Gusau, Zamfara State, for…
- 17 Oct 2017
FCC Deploys Technology to Ensure Equal Resource Distribution
The Federal Character Commission yesterday in Abuja, inaugurated a portal that would monitor and ensure justice and fairness in the distribution of national resources across the country. At a…
- 11 May 2022
AST SpaceMobile Gets US Nod to Connect Satellite Directly to Cell Phones
AST SpaceMobile received an experimental license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allowing for U.S.-based testing of the BlueWalker 3 satellite, the Texas-based company announced. AST…
- 16 Jun 2016
Why MTN Will Bounce Back Bigger & Better
When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its intent to fine multinational telecommunication giant AT&T $100 for violating a provision of the agency’s Net neutrality regulations…
- 16 Feb 2018
SpaceX Promises Out of this World Internet
Elon Musk's SpaceX, fresh off the successful launch this month of the world's most powerful rocket, has won an endorsement from the top US communications regulator to build a broadband network using…
- 31 Mar 2018
SpaceX to Build Global Broadband Satellite Services
The top U.S. telecommunications regulator gave formal approval to a plan by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to build a global broadband network using satellites. “This is the first approval of a U.S.-licensed…
- 3 Jan 2022
5G Network Dangerous to Aeroplanes: US Aviation Experts
The 5G Network can interfere with sensitive aircraft electronics like radio altimeters that could disrupt flights, the U.S. aviation industry and Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) have said. Their…
- 27 Apr 2009
Ndukwe Beckons Global Investments for Nigeria’s Broadband
Ernest Ndukwe, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended Nigeria’s invitation to the international investment community, in respect of the huge broadband…
- 9 Jun 2021
Buhari Receives First Made in Nigeria Mobile Phone
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received the first made in Nigeria cell phone, known as ITF Mobile. Adeniyi Adebayo, the Minister of Industry, trade and Investment, presented the phone to the…
- 21 Apr 2016
Disquiet at NITDA over Employment, Sack of 245
Employment and sack of over 245 staff of the National Information Technology Agency (NITDA) is generating controversy between the affected staff and Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications,…
- 13 Nov 2019
Domicilation of NBC in Ministry of Information and Culture; a Grave Misplacement
by Kayode Ahmadu All players in the broadcasting value chain from equipment manufacturers to content providers are being affected by the impact of rapid evolution of broadcast technology and…
- 10 Apr 2020
Nigeria Looks Elsewhere as Countries Package Spectrum Relief
The COVID-19 pandemic has focused the world on how technology could help to reduce the scale of the tragedy and save lives. As citizens face huge restrictions on the way they live their lives; some…
- 30 Jan 2022
Ericsson says Connectivity Increases Competitiveness on University Campuses
Universities are hotbeds for ideas and innovation—and also have a nearly insatiable need for connectivity. From labs to classroom A/V equipment, student cell phone coverage to sports arenas, there…
- 25 Mar 2025
Senate Probes Federal Character Violations by NDIC, Others
The Senate on Tuesday deplored what it described as violations of the principles of federal character in the appointments, recruitments and promotions in some key federal institutions and agencies.…
- 2 Jun 2025
Fitch Upgrades Fidelity Bank’s National Rating to ‘A+(nga)’, Affirms Long-Term IDR at ‘B’
Global credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has affirmed Fidelity Bank Plc’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B’ and upgraded its National Long-Term Rating to ‘A+(nga)’ from ‘A(nga)’. The…
- 30 Jun 2008
Changing Telecom Landscape Through Number Portability
There has been clamour by Global System for Mobile communications subscribers in the country for the regulatory authority in the industry to implement number portability, which is believed to be…
- 26 Feb 2026
NITDA Equips Federal Character Commission with Data Tools to Drive Public Sector Reform
In a strategic move to modernise Nigeria’s public service, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has concluded a specialised digital capacity-building programme for the…
- 13 Jul 2010
Ensuring Effective Service Delivery with NP
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made several efforts in addressing quality of service and anti competitive behavour in the country’s telecommunications space without the desired…
- 12 Mar 2012
Draft ICT Policy: Vote for Guided Convergence
The diverse responses to the draft national ICT policy clearly show the excitement and eagerness of stakeholders to drive growth in the ICT industry. The policy document is aimed at making Nigeria a…
- 12 Jan 2013
Nigeria Must Collaborate on Cybercrime Prevention
Dr. Sylvanus Ehikioya, director, New Media and Information Security, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that Nigeria must collaborate with other countries to check Internet crimes.…
- 7 Oct 2013
Cisco’s Dr Pepper for Alliance for Affordable Internet Forum
Cisco at the weekend announced that Dr Robert Pepper, Cisco’s vice president of global technology policy, will moderate the ministerial panel at the launch of the Alliance for Affordable Internet, a…
- 5 Jan 2014
Intel Showcases Dual OS Android/Windows Hybrids to CES 2014
As CES 2014 begins today, Intel is ready to launch dual OS devices, partnering up with PC makers and offering both Android on Windows on the same machines. The International CES is a global consumer…
- 21 Sept 2014
Half the World to Be Connected by 2017
Over 50% of the global population will have Internet access within three years’ time, with mobile broadband over smartphones and tablets now the fastest growing technology in human history, according…
- 8 Oct 2014
Fitch Says Nigerian Banks Performing Well Despite Hurdles
Europen rating agency, Fitch Ratings, yesterday gave Nigerian banks clean bill of health, in spite of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) tight monetary policy and new banking rules. The rating…
- 3 Aug 2016
Minister Explains Position on NITDA Recruitment Exercise
Barrister Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, has described the last recruitment exercise carried out at the Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as lacking merit and did…
- 6 Aug 2017
80m Calls in 3 Days: The Phone Scammer Lifecycle- Report
Robocalls continue to plague consumers, but what does the life of a phone scammer look like? Jonathan Nelson, Product Manager in the Reputation Service Unit at Hiya shares a glimpse of the work…
- 7 Sept 2017
Nokia Puts Operators on Path to 5G by Boosting 4G Performance
Nokia is extending its comprehensive portfolio of ultra-broadband product and technology solutions to give operators new flexibility to meet consumer demand and enhance mobile network performance as…