The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA outlines clear guidelines […]
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, on Monday, December 2, 2024 gave a ruling on a final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments. This is the single largest asset recovery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, since its […]
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Communications (IIC). This prestigious position highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in global telecommunications and digital innovation. The IIC, […]
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) is intensifying its efforts to combat financial crimes by adopting advanced technology and fostering global collaborations. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to remove Nigeria from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, where the country was placed in February 2023 […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to introduce new tariff guidelines for telecom operators, scheduled to take effect on December 13, 2024. Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, disclosed the development during a briefing in Abuja on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The unveiling, initially […]
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, discloses the telecoms sector regulatory Commission is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria to design a robust regulatory framework to address cases of fraud in mobile financial transactions as such mobile channels are becoming the ‘primary mode […]
Friday, November 15, was anything but ordinary at Ikeja City Mall, as the TECNO SPARK 30 city tour brought a spark of excitement that lit up the bustling city. From the very first moment, the atmosphere was electric—an irresistible mix of bubbly energy, music, and the unmistakable buzz of something […]
Hermplify, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform, has officially launched to help women entrepreneurs and young girls in Africa grow their businesses and learn valuable tech skills. The platform is designed to make it easier for women to succeed by providing tools for managing their businesses, accessing financial support, and learning in-demand […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, with petroleum product loading resuming officially on November 26, 2024. This achievement, he noted, represents a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward energy sufficiency. President Tinubu credited the progress to the foundational efforts of former […]
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that the new National Identification Number (NIN) card can be used by Nigerians for financial transactions including payments and cash withdrawals, in addition to being used as a means of identification. Kayode Adegoke, head of Corporate Communications, and Peter Iwegbu, director of Card […]