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- 21 Feb 2016
$470m CCTV Project: House of Rep Probe Will Vindicate Us- ZTE
Telecommunications giant ZTE, has expressed confidence that the current probe into the $470 million National Public Security Communication System (NPSCS) project will finally put to rest all public…
- 15 Oct 2021
Strategic Plan for National Security, the Military & Emergency Management via Satellite (2 of 3)
By Andrew Aroh Satellite technology plays a pivotal role in National security as well as emergency management and will play an even greater role tomorrow Many satellite companies are trying to…
- 24 Oct 2021
National Security via Satellite: (3 of 3; Concluding)
By Andrew Aroh Satellite communications can play an important role in national security. The role of this technology is better understood today on the front lines in particular where the following…
- 17 Aug 2010
Stakeholders to Hold National Security Emergency Summit
Technology Development Company Limited, an ICT-based security technology provider in strategic partnership with Gamnet Solutions Limited, an events management company is collaborating with the…
- 25 Feb 2021
5G is Threat to National Security- ONSA
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has expressed concern over the proposed licensing of the fifth generation of wireless communications technology network (5G) in the country, describing…
- 15 Dec 2021
Digital Media, Veritable Platform to Enhance National Security - DG NITDA
Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, director general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has said that digital media provides a veritable platform to enhance National Security, and can be…
- 27 Nov 2017
NITDA Clears EFCC, NFIU’s ICT security, Systems Infrastructure Upgrade
By peter oluka The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has cleared the ICT Security and Systems Infrastructure Upgrade project of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
- 8 Oct 2021
SATCON and National Security: A New Strategic Partnership is Required in Nigeria (1 of 3)
By Andrew Aroh Nigeria is preparing to cope with a wide range of threats by terrorists, as well as manmade or natural disasters. Now, more that ever Satellite technology is an important element in…
- 13 Jul 2010
National Security: FG to Begin Bugging of Phones
Federal government plans to introduce lawful interception (LI), a legally sanctioned official access to private communications, such as telephone calls or e-mail messages in a bid to enhance national…
- 7 Dec 2016
‘Hawk Eye’ Mobile App Launches for National Security & Crime Reporting
In a bid to curb the disturbing nuisances that stem from criminality in our society, Web Asset Limited, a Lagos-based technology company, has launched an interactive crime reporting system tagged…
- 14 Aug 2016
Nigeria Computer Society 49th AGM Raises 15 Key-Point Communiqué
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) held its 26th national conference and 49th annual general meeting (AGM) recently at the NAF conference centre, Abuja, seeking proactive use of Information…
- 28 Mar 2026
NITDA Takes Over National Digital Architecture System
Nigeria has taken a major step toward strengthening its digital governance framework as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) officially assumes control of the Nigeria…
- 19 Jul 2016
Nigeria Loses 127Bn on Yearly to Cybercrime, says Minister
Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, said that Nigeria is losing about N127 billion annually to cybercrime and urged stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT),…
- 21 Mar 2016
Signal Alliance IT Roundtable Focuses Attention On Secured, Online Nigeria
The Signal Alliance in its national IT security roundtable has advocated for a national consciousness on the security implication of moving the nation online to ensure Nigerian businesses,…
- 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…
- 1 Jul 2016
NCS Lines Up Notable Speakers for 26th Nat’l Conference
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has lined up astute IT professionals and other notable personalities as guest speakers at its 26th National Conference holding in Abuje later this month. Speaking…
- 26 Jan 2016
Reps Say Contractors Cheated Nigeria in $470m CCTV Project
House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the $470m Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) contracts awarded under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that…
- 18 Jul 2025
Critical Telecom Infrastructure Under Siege as Vandalism and Theft Rise – ALTON
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has decried the alarming rate of vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure across the country. The association,…
- 10 Jun 2018
Call for Nigerian Patriot Act for ICT Infrastructure
The move by the federal government to declare telecom infrastructure in the country as critical national and security assets is a move in the right direction, but it lacks an essential ingredient-…
- 26 May 2026
Nigeria Still Paying $36m Yearly for Failed Abuja CCTV Loan- FIJ
Nigeria is effectively repaying an estimated $36.4 million annually for an Abuja CCTV project that was never fully delivered, with repayments on the Chinese loan expected to run until 2030, according…
- 3 Oct 2017
NCC to Participate in Cyber Security Awareness Month in October
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said yesterday it would participate in National Cyber Security Awareness Month this October to be organised by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
- 26 Sept 2015
Cybercrime Act to Protect N6.4tr Telecom Investments, Regulates Cafés
The fight against cybercrimes and telecoms infrastructure vandalism received fresh impetus on May 15, 2015 when Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, erstwhile president of Nigeria, signed into law, the Cybercrimes…
- 21 Feb 2019
NCC, ONSA to Address Security Concerns from Fake Phones
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other government agencies, set up committees to combat the recurrent cycle of…
- 18 Jul 2025
Operators Seek Action Over Persistent Vandalization of Telecommunications Infrastructure Across Nigeria
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has expressed deep concern over the increasing wave of vandalization and theft of telecommunications infrastructure across…
- 10 Mar 2014
NigComSat Board Bemoans Proliferation of Foreign ICT Vendors
Worried by the proliferation and domination of Foreign Information and Communications Technology (ICT) vendors in Nigeria, the board of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) limited has said…
- 7 Aug 2025
Telcos Say Mobile, Internet Services in Nigeria may Collapse
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the umbrella body for all mobile network operators, tower companies, and telecommunications infrastructure providers in…
- 18 Jul 2022
Medical Experts Advocate for Universal Health Coverage and Effective Primary Health Care
To strengthen health security and a decentralized health system in Nigeria with regards to epidemic preparedness, the Federal Government of Nigeria has been encouraged to not only pay keen attention…
- 22 Dec 2013
ZTE Declares $90.5m Revenue, Buoyed By NPSCS Project
ZTE Corporation, a leading global maker of telecommunications equipment and network solutions and mobile devices and publicly-listed company posted a net profit of about $90.5m (RMB 552m) for the…
- 10 Jul 2014
Reps Probe Failure of $470m CCTV Projects
The House of Representatives yesterday ordered an investigation into the alleged failure of the Video Surveillance and Close Circuit Television Camera‎ projects of the Federal Government. The…
- 14 Apr 2025
NITDA Calls for Comments, Inputs on the Draft Technical Standards For Digital Public Infrastructure
The National Information Technology Development Agency wishes to announce the release of the draft Technical Standards for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for public consultation and is actively…