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- 7 Nov 2023
Aminu Maida to Lead Discussions at AfriTECH 3.0
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will deliver the keynote address at the third edition of the Africa Tech Alliance…
- 29 Jun 2026
EVC NCC, Aminu Maida, to Lead Speakers @ Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) would be the Special Guest of Honour at the 3rd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable…
- 2 Nov 2023
Robust FinTech Critical for Deepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria - Maida
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical…
- 16 Nov 2023
Senate confirms Maida as Executive Vice Chairman of NCC
Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the substantive Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Maida was…
- 9 Nov 2023
AfriTECH 3.0: Maida Urges Service Providers to Embrace TaaS
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the convergence of Technology-as-a-Service and infrastructure deployment…
- 21 Dec 2023
2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue: Maida Calls for Conscious Measures to Reduce Waste
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has canvassed for conscious measures to reduce the electronic waste…
- 29 Apr 2024
Tariff Hike Threat: NCC Urges Telcos to Reduce Operating Cost
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecommunications operators in the country to embrace infrastructure sharing to reduce their operating cost. Aminu Maida, executive vice-chairman…
- 22 Oct 2025
Over 19,000 Fibre Cuts Reported in 2025, NCC Calls for Infrastructure Protection
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for urgent, inclusive action to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide,…
- 18 Oct 2023
New NCC Boss, Maida Commits to President Tinubu's Vision on Digital Economy
Dr. Aminu Maida, the new Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said he would align the Commission's regulatory focus to achieve the promises of President…
- 18 Aug 2025
NCC Claims to Have Eliminated Unregistered SIMs from Telecoms Networks
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it has successfully eliminated users of unregistered subscriber identity modules (SIM), from the Nigerian telecommunication network, a…
- 29 Oct 2023
NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Stimulate Development & Growth of Fintech Sector in Nigeria
Nigerian Communications Commission. (NCC) says it's committed to stimulating the development and growth of Fintech sector in Nigeria. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, stated this…
- 5 Feb 2026
NDPC, NCC Seal Landmark MoU to Fortify Telecom Data Privacy Nationwide
Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have inked a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding to sharpen data protection and privacy standards across…
- 16 Sept 2024
NCC, ALTON, MainOne Back Oketola's Book on Tech Evolution
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, has confirmed his participation as the immediate past Editor of The PUNCH, Dayo…
- 23 Apr 2026
NCC Tasks Nigeria IPv6 Council to Drive Adoption Beyond 5% in 3 Years
Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission – NCC has urged the newly inaugurated Nigeria IPv6 Council to develop a credible pathway to raise Nigeria’s IPv6 adoption…
- 23 Apr 2026
NCC Inaugurates IPv6 Council to Boost Nigeria’s Digital Transition
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated the Nigeria IPv6 Council to accelerate the country’s transition to the next generation of internet protocol. L-R: Tony Emoekpere, Council…
- 14 Aug 2025
Meet the New NCC Board Set to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Digital Space
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has welcomed the appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of its Board, alongside other newly appointed members of the NCC and Universal…
- 29 Oct 2023
Moniepoint Restates Commitment to Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
Moniepoint MFB, leading Fintech company in Nigeria, has restated its commitment to driving financial inclusion through innovative products that address payment challenges in the country. L-R: Mr.…
- 7 Feb 2024
SIM Cards not Linked to NIN before Month End will be Deactivated - NCC Warns
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said SIM cards that are yet to be linked to the National Identity Numbers (NIN) will be deactivated by the end of February. NCC Executive Vice Chairman/Chief…
- 14 May 2026
NCC Wants Judges to Take Bigger Role in Cybercrime, Online Safety Fight
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration with the judiciary to safeguard telecommunications infrastructure, tackle cybercrime and promote online safety amid…
- 20 Apr 2026
Nigeria Moves to Curb Fraud as NCC, CBN Seal Consumer Protection Pact
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that both organisations said would safeguard consumers against fraud…
- 11 Dec 2023
NCC leads stakeholders to 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue
Telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is leading the industry in mopping up support for the 2023 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue scheduled at the…
- 1 Aug 2024
NCC Partners NITRA On ICT Growth Conference 4.0
As the industry media body, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA), prepares for its stakeholders engagement event, the fourth edition of the NITRA ICT GROWTH CONFERENCE,…
- 16 Mar 2025
Bridging Nigeria's Digital Divide: ITU and UK-FCDO Fuel Rural Connectivity Revolution
Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the…
- 4 Sept 2024
Imoke, Buratai, Maida, others to headline GOCOP 2024 conference in Kogi
Senator Liyel Imoke, former Minister for Power and Steel, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) scheduled for October…
- 5 Jul 2026
PufferPay CEO to Keynote Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026
Mr. Emmanuel Ovaga, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PufferPay Limited will deliver the keynote paper at the 3rd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026 scheduled for…
- 25 Sept 2024
Brain Drain: NCC Tasks Telcos to Partner Academia to Groom Telecom Talents
In an effort to bridge the skills gap and curb brain drain in the Nigerian telecom sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has tasked telcos with industry-academia collaboration. Dr…
- 12 May 2025
NDPC to Launch Regulatory AI Sandboxes for Data Protection in Nigeria
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has partnered with private sector ICT firms to explore the use of adaptive regulatory sandboxes that can support the integration of Artificial…
- 1 Oct 2024
AfriTECH 4.0 Set to Drive Conversations on Africa's Digital Future
Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0), one of the continent’s leading technology-focused events, is scheduled to hold Thursday, November 07, 2024 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Lagos-Nigeria. The…
- 4 Jun 2025
ICANN, NCC, IXPN, ISOC, Backs 2025 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) through the African Regional At-Large Organisation (AFRALO) is supporting the 2025 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum series is organised by…
- 12 Dec 2023
Maida Excited at Nigeria's Success at World Radio Communications Conference 2023
Nigerian Communications Commission's top management is excited about Nigeria's impressive performance at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union (ITU)'s World Radio Communications (WRC)…