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- 12 Dec 2022
NCC Renews Partnership with Nigerian Press Council
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has revived its partnership with the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) with a strategic plan of promoting training and capacity building of staff of the Council on…
- 10 May 2026
UK Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom, Science Journalism Training for Nigerian Media
United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting press freedom and strengthening science and technology journalism in Nigeria through a media training programme for journalists. Speaking…
- 11 Mar 2021
Danbatta to Spotlight Consumer Protection on World Consumer Rights Day 2021
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded plans to organise a special world press conference to mark this year’s edition of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in line with its…
- 6 Jul 2026
FG orders FCCPC probe of Big Tech over alleged exploitation of Nigerian media
Federal Government has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
- 1 Mar 2026
SERAP Asks FCCPC to Investigate Google, Meta, Others over Alleged Rights Abuses
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) “to urgently investigate allegations that Google, Meta…
- 15 Jul 2016
HTC Partners NCC, NITDA On Nationwide ICT Stakeholders’ Forum
The High Tech Centre (HTC) for Nigerian Women and Youths, a non-governmental organisation in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Information Technology…
- 17 Apr 2019
Livespot 360 to Produce NECLive 7
The organisers of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference have announced that prominent Nigerian creative events and production agency, Livespot 360 as one of its major partners for the forthcoming…
- 23 Oct 2025
BON Seeks Stronger Collaboration with NCC to Enhance Rights Management in Broadcasting
The Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has called for deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to address pressing issues related to rights management in Nigeria’s…
- 23 Sept 2016
NES#22: Time to Embrace ‘Made in Nigeria’ by Nigerians- Senator Udoma
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has highlighted the need to embrace self- sufficiency as a viable alternative to improve Nigeria’s dwindling economy. The Group made the call during a press…
- 16 Mar 2026
Tinubu Backs Nigerian Media in Battle Against Big Tech, High Tariffs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed government backing for the Nigerian media's evidence-led push against Big Tech's anti-competitive practices, content scraping for AI, and economic pressures like…
- 15 Oct 2020
CPJ Enjoins Online Publishers to Rise against Cybercrime Act
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has enjoined online publishers in Nigeria to rise against the Cybercrime Act, noting that journalists publishing online are vulnerable to the various challenges…
- 12 Jul 2015
FG Ignores Concerns, Pushes Controversial Wire-Tap Programme
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pressing forward with so-called 'lawful interception’ which will give the NCC and security agencies powers to intrude into private communications of…
- 2 Jan 2024
Coalition Commends Tinubu for Suspending NSIPA Boss, Shehu
Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (NCCSO) has praised President Bola Tinubu for promptly suspending and ordering an investigation into Halima Shehu, the National Coordinator and CEO…
- 7 Apr 2026
FG Unveils Digital Platform to Showcase Nigeria’s Culture, Tourism Destinations
The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital platform, NITOUREY, aimed at showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and tourism destinations to global audiences. The initiative, introduced at…
- 21 Jan 2015
Buhari Unveils Platforms for Campaign Funding, Begs Nigerians for Money
General Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has set up a committee to handle his campaign fund raising, with the committee saying it is adopting a…
- 22 Aug 2018
NBC Slams Oyo State over Demolition of Fresh FM Building
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has condemned the Oyo state government’s demolition of the structure housing Fresh FM in Ibadan, the state capital. Ishaq Midibbo-Kawu, director-general…
- 29 Apr 2022
Experts Demand Immediate Ban of GMO Cowpea in Nigeria
A coalition of non-governmental organisations, farmer groups and research experts have called on the Nigerian government to immediately ban the distribution of Genetically Modified Cowpea, popularly…
- 16 Jun 2021
IPC, CSOs Kick against Proposed Tariff Regulation for Satellite TV
International Press Centre (IPC), as well as civil society organisations (CSOs), have rejected the proposed tariff regulations for satellite television in the new National Broadcasting Commission…
- 27 Nov 2014
NIMC Urged to Issue National e-ID Cards to Women, Bags Award
Dame Patience Jonathan, the first Lady, has urged the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure that all Nigerian women get enrolled into the National Identity Database, and also…
- 4 Oct 2021
Coca-Cola Foundation Doles out $300,000 Grant to Train 5,000 Women on Transformative Skills
In a bid to improve the lives of women across Lagos State, Nigeria; Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation has announced the launch of the second edition of its women empowerment programme themed…
- 31 Mar 2016
Uproar in Nigeria over Plans to Introduce GMO Cotton, Corn
Millions of Nigerians are urging the Nigerian government to reject Monsanto’s attempts to introduce genetically modified (GMO) cotton and maize into the country’s food and farming systems, according…
- 27 Sept 2013
IT Publications Institute ICT Media Excellence Awards
govTechnology and SiliconNigeria magazines have instituted the Nigerian ICT Media Excellence Awards (NIMEA) to promote and recognise excellence in the reporting of information and communication…
- 22 Sept 2015
CBN Makes U-Turn, to Inject Naira into the Economy
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday loosened monetary policy by injecting liquidity into banks, in a bid to stave off recession in Africa's biggest economy, which has suffered as oil prices fell.…
- 15 Feb 2021
All You Need to Know About Four Organisations Supporting Nigeria with COVID Vaccines
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its goal to vaccinate 50 percent of the Nigerian population against COVID-19 in 2021. In order to achieve this goal and augment its efforts, it has…
- 10 Jul 2016
Troyka, Hotsauce Task Techpreneurs on Global Competitiveness
Troyka Group and the partner Hotsauce have urged startups in the country, especially, those in the technology space, to sharpen their skill sets for global competitiveness. The duo made their…
- 17 Apr 2019
HURIWA Accuses Buhari of Witch Hunting AIT, Others
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari was using security agencies, especially the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to…
- 24 Feb 2022
SystemSpecs @ 30, Announces Dr. Ndukwe as Chairman
SystemSpecs, Africa’s software and financial technology giant, is commemorating its 30th anniversary and has expanded its operations through the establishment of two subsidiaries – SystemSpecs…
- 15 Aug 2016
NCC, LOC & Others to Set Agenda Towards ITU Telecom World 2016
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said that in preparation for this edition of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) yearly event, ITU Telecom World 2016, the Local Organisation…
- 30 Nov 2009
Meet the Judges of The Entrepreneur TV
The Entrepreneur TV show is an uncommon TV show that offers ordinary Nigerian micro-entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas the opportunity to have access to micro-finance to start-up or aid their…
- 15 Aug 2017
NIMASA Disclaims Twitter, SMS & Emails Recruitment Campaign
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has described as "Fake", the recruitment campaigns making rounds in the media, especially online platforms. In a press statement by Mr.…