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- 23 Feb 2024
Mobilise Communication Begins Tier 5 MVNE Licence Services in Nigeria
Mobilise, a leading provider of telecom software solutions, is now operating as a Tier 5, mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) in Nigeria, catering to the country’s growing mobile market valued at…
- 29 Aug 2019
NCC Mobilises Kano Community against Cyber Crimes
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday met with residents of Kura community in Kano State, to educate them on cyber crimes and what role they should play as consumers to avoid falling…
- 15 Jun 2021
Telcom Workers Begin Three-Day Warning Strike Today
Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has mobilised its members for a three-day warning strike beginning today over alleged violation of labour…
- 19 Feb 2026
NITDA, HORSA Empower Lawmakers’ Spouses with Digital Skill
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the House of Representatives Spouses Association (HORSA), organized a specialized two‑day digital literacy and…
- 29 May 2020
UN Launches Global Initiative to Protect Cyber Space
The United Nations (UN) is inviting people across the globe to join its new initiative to fight the spread of hate speech and fake news online amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Verified initiative…
- 19 Jul 2021
NBC, Coca-Cola Present Start-up Equipment to Vulnerable Nigerians
In furtherance of its efforts to support communities and governments to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, comprising Nigerian Bottling…
- 20 Sept 2024
Ogun HoS says ICT Adoption is Crucial to Driving Government’s Plans, Policies
Mr Kehinde Onasanya, the Ogun State Head of Service, has urged information managers to embrace Information Communication Technology tools for effective information dissemination, which is central to…
- 2 Apr 2026
FG Rolls Out N12Bn Digital Research Clusters to Boost Innovation Economy
Federal Government yesterday unveiled a N12 billion investment in digital economy research, marking a strategic shift towards knowledge-driven development as Nigeria positions itself as a key player…
- 13 Feb 2022
CITAD urges FG to Improve Connectivity in Rural Areas
The Centre for Information Technology and Development has called on the Federal Government to create a national policy for community networks in Nigeria that will bridge communication network…
- 5 Jan 2020
Pantami Explains Reasons for Digital Economy Drive in Nigeria
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has justified the necessity, appropriateness and significance of the re-designation of the Federal Ministry of…
- 23 Feb 2016
4G Connectivity Could Drive New Era Of Productivity For African Entrepreneurs
Sub-Saharan Africa’s telecoms infrastructure has improved in leaps and bounds over the past few years, thanks to new undersea cables, national fibre links and mobile data services. Even though…
- 26 May 2016
Pinnacle Communications to Drop Suit against FG over DSO
Pinnacle Communications Limited, a major signal distributor is set to drop its N1.2 trillion suit against the government. The company had in 2015 dragged the federal government before a Federal High…
- 19 Dec 2021
AdvoKC Launches Tech Platform to Assist Electorates Track Campaign Promises
AdvoKC, a youth-led civic tech organisation, has launched a digital platform to allow citizens hold elected political officials accountable for their campaign promises while in office. Habib Sheidu,…
- 2 Jul 2013
FirstBank, Unicef Join Hands for Mobile Payment
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, through its mobile payment solution, FirstMonie, said it has gone into partnership with the United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) Health Scheme in its payment…
- 25 May 2018
Shittu Advocates Synergy Among ICT Institutions
Barr. Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, has advocated the need to strengthen the weak framework in the ICT sector in order to foster synergy among existing ICT institutions. Shittu spoke…
- 13 Nov 2016
Danbatta, Ndukwe, Others to Speak at Maiden TechDev 2016 Summit
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will be speaking at maiden edition of TechDev Summit, the epic gathering of all principal stakeholders…
- 7 Nov 2016
Enugu Hosts Maiden TechDev 2016 Summit, Ndukwe to Chair
Enugu, the pride of the East is to host the maiden edition of TechDev Summit, the epic gathering of all principal stakeholders to brainstorm and seek solutions that would benefit Nigeria. The mega…
- 28 Nov 2021
NCC Embarks on "Shine Your Eyes, No Fall Mugu" Sensitization Campaign in Benin
The Nigerian Communications Commission has again given expression to its commitment to reach all categories of telecom consumers, with the launch yesterday in Benin, of a consumer-centric outreach…
- 2 Apr 2024
Telecom Union Threatens Strike Over Anti-Workers’ Practices
Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN), a trade union in the telecommunication sector, has threatened to down tools over anti-workers activities.…
- 1 Apr 2026
CBN Says 33 Banks Raise Fresh N4.65 Trillion in Recapitalisation Exercise
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation programme initiated in March 2024. Over the 24-month period, Nigerian banks raised a total…
- 8 Apr 2026
INEC Warns Broadcasters against Misinformation ahead of 2027 Polls
Prof. Joash Amupitan, chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged broadcast organisations in Nigeria to exercise greater responsibility in the dissemination of information…
- 13 Apr 2025
NOA Uncovers Fraud by Banks, Universities in Students Loan Scheme
National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that an investigation by its Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers (COMO) uncovered unethical practices by some tertiary institutions, in…
- 4 Aug 2026
FG Commences 90,000km Fibre Optic Rollout within Weeks
The Federal Government has announced that work will commence within weeks on a 90,000-kilometre fibre optic network expected to connect every state, local government area and ward in Nigeria, marking…
- 9 Jul 2026
NCC Advances Nationwide Rollout of 112 Emergency Number After NEC Approval
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is intensifying efforts to implement Nigeria's planned 112 national emergency number following its approval by the National Economic Council (NEC).…
- 16 Feb 2015
GSMA Mobile World Congress 2015 Gathers Momentum
The mobile communications revolution is driving the world’s major technology breakthroughs. From wearable devices to connected cars and homes, mobile technology is at the heart of worldwide…
- 20 Nov 2017
Obaseki Hails TV Inventors, Counts Impact @ World Television
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has commended the inventors of television, who rose to the occasion when industrial revolution displaced traditional means of communication in Europe and America…
- 29 Sept 2025
MTN Group Backs Nigeria’s Push for African Language AI Research
MTN Group has taken up a call to action from Nigeria to support the collection of datasets of African languages. These are required to develop the continent’s own large language models (LLM) to power…
- 1 Dec 2016
5 Reasons You Must Not Miss TechDev Summit in Enugu
It’s 4 days to the much awaited information and communications technology (ICT) summit holding in the city of Enugu, Nigeria on the 6th and 7th December, 2016 at the Dome Event Centre, New Haven.…
- 16 Feb 2015
Postal Reform Bill Gets Federal Executive Council Approval
Plans to reform the Nigerian postal sector and to restructure the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) received a boost last Wednesday with the approval of the Nigeria Postal Commission Bill 2014 by the…
- 30 Jan 2020
Nigeria Must Leverage Power of ICT to Contain insurgency, Emergencies- Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that Nigeria must leverage and appropriately deploy telecoms and ICT resources in the fight…