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- 21 Jun 2024
Icasa Orders Shutdown of StarSat, StarTimes SA Arm over License Controversy
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has declined to renew the license of On Digital Media, the operator behind StarSat, the South African branch of StarTimes Media. The…
- 3 Jun 2019
NCAA Revokes Pilot’s License for Expired Medical Certificate
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has revoked the Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence ATPL of a Pilot for serious violation of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs), according to Sam…
- 6 Jun 2025
NCC Warns DJs: Playing Music Without License Could Lead to 5-Year Jail Term
Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has warned disc jockeys (DJs) against publicly playing music without proper authorization or a valid license. NAN reports that John Asein, NCC director-general,…
- 30 Jul 2013
Sidra Capital goes Live on Agile FT’s Agilis IMS Software
Sidra Capital (DIFC) Limited, a Category-3A company, licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has completed the successful implementation of Agilis Investment Management Suite. The…
- 11 Feb 2020
NTA Acquires Rights to Broadcast English Premier League Matches
Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has acquired sub-licensed rights to broadcast at least one English Premier League fixture per match week over the course of the 2019/2022 rights cycle.. According…
- 15 May 2008
Social, Political Interference Harmful to Telecom Business
Gbenga Adebayo, president of Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (Alton) is an authority in the telecom industry. A former general manager of VGC Communications and now…
- 11 Aug 2015
Shake Up @ NCC as Danbatta, New NCC Boss Redeploys Staff
Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reshuffled 53 management staff and reversed the deployment of some staff made in the twilight of his…
- 15 Mar 2022
Computer Professionals, Others Kick against Proposed NITDA Bill
Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) has condemned the proposed National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) Bill 2021 in its entirety. CPN delegates, led by…
- 8 Feb 2010
SA Insurance Introduces Motor Insurance Scratch Cards
Standard Alliance Insurance Plc, one of the nation’s frontline underwriting companies, has introduced a scratch card device aimed at tackling fake motor insurance business practices and also to…
- 10 Jan 2019
ZETA-WEB Nigeria Becomes A Microsoft Authorized Education Partner
Zeta-Web Nigeria has announced it has become a Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP), demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft academic customers’ evolving needs in today’s dynamic business…
- 7 Jun 2010
Competition and Service Delivery in Telecoms
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has severally re-instated its desire to continue to encourage competition in the sector. It does this through licensing of several operators in different…
- 15 Apr 2026
SEC Sets N7.5Bn Capital Floor to Shield Investors in FTZE Public Offerings
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules for Public Offering of securities by a Free Trade Zone Entity (FTZE). Free Trade Zone Entity is a business licensed by the Nigeria…
- 8 Feb 2026
NCC Committed to Regional Digital Integration – Maida
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications…
- 8 Dec 2021
Akande Tasks Telecom Operators on Licensing Obligations
Prof. Adeolu Akande, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has urged telecoms licensees across different segments of the Nigerian telecommunications sector…
- 20 Jan 2026
Spacecoin Secures Licenses to Roll Out Satellite Connectivity in Nigeria, Kenya
Spacecoin, US-based, has announced the signing of recent agreements with local authorities and operators to launch satellite connectivity pilot projects in Africa. The initiatives, focused on Kenya…
- 23 May 2013
NiTDA Tightens Noose on Cyber Criminals
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) implementation is critical to contain the activities of cyber criminals, Professor Cleopas Angaye, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 28 May 2013
Airtel Launches First 3.75 G Service In Burkina Faso
Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), a leading telecommunications services provider took a significant step towards building the largest 3G network across Africa by announcing the launch of its 3G mobile…
- 24 Apr 2019
ALTON Cries Out as NCAA Threatens to Demolish 7,000 Masts
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to pull down over 7,000 telecoms masts and towers across the country over Aviation Height Clearance (AHC). Association of Licensed…
- 2 Oct 2017
Nigerian Secures Global Right to License COBiT 5 for PCIDSS Practice Guide
Adesanya Ahmed, a Nigerian, has been granted the authority by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)to license and certify individuals or corporates globally in COBiT 5 for Payment…
- 24 Nov 2008
Consultation Vital to Telecom Regulation – Ndukwe
Ernest Ndukwe, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that wide consultations among the key stakeholders in the industry are one of the critical success factors…
- 22 Dec 2017
OLX, FRSC Educate Road Users on Safe Driving Tips this Yuletide Season
By peter oluka OLX.com.ng the leading online classifieds site partnered with Federal Road Safety Commission to share safety tips with road users this festive season. As the year comes to an end,…
- 14 Aug 2026
SEC Clears Blockchain for Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cleared additional Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). Among the newly…
- 28 Feb 2018
NCC Set to license Amateur Radio Frequency
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun the process of licensing 60GHz Band frequency for the deployment of Amateur Radio services in Nigeria. As a prelude to the licensing…
- 19 Mar 2021
Danbatta Congratulates Babajika, NCC Director on Recognition Awards
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has congratulated Mohammed Babajika, director, Licensing and Authorisation Department of the…
- 24 Apr 2014
Piracy Worse than Armed Robbery-NCC
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has described piracy as a crime that is worse than robbery, adding that theft of intellectual property kills a country’s economy and the creative ability of…
- 14 Apr 2009
Convergence Redefines Service Delivery in Telecoms
At the expiration of exclusivity license granted to pioneer operators of Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) in the nation’s telecommunications industry in 2006, Nigerian…
- 24 Jul 2024
Nigerian Fintech Firm Risevest Set to Acquire Kenyan Stock-trading App Hisa
Nigerian fintech startup enabling access to global investments and Nigerian stocks, Risevest is currently in negotiations to acquire Hisa, a Kenyan startup facilitating access to US stocks. Should…
- 9 Apr 2025
NASENI and Caverton Helicopters Launch Training of Female staff on UAV
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Caverton Helicopters have commenced the second batch of training for 10 selected female engineers and scientists from NASENI…
- 18 Apr 2017
Stakeholders Frown at Connectivity Issues
Information and Communications Technology experts in the country have frowned at poor connectivity services been delivered at public organizations resulting in loss of working hours and poor service…
- 18 Jan 2016
Expert Urges NITDA, NCC to Address Connectivity Issues
Dewole Ajao, operations manager, Bandwidth Consortium, has urged National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to intervene through issue of…