The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) will host the first-ever Telecoms Industry Compliance Management Forum (CMF), a landmark event designed to strengthen compliance and governance within Nigeria’s digital economy. Under the theme “Securing the Future: Navigating Compliance and Governance for Improved Quality of Service and Experience,”the forum […]
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The Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited has announced a significant 35% expansion of the country’s digital broadcast subsector, achieving 75% utilization within two years. This growth marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey. The Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen, disclosed this achievement during a strategic retreat […]
Dr. Bayero Agabi hosted the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, in a fireside chat at Digital Nigeria 2025. The session, which focused on data sovereignty, formed part of the main event and attracted the largest audience, serving as both the opening segment and the […]
Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new Smartphone Financing Programme aimed at accelerating 4G adoption and expanding digital inclusion across the country. The initiative enables eligible Airtel subscribers to acquire new 4G smartphones through flexible, convenient instalment payments instead of full upfront costs. The programme will begin with the Itel A50, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a second five-year term, extending his leadership of the agency until 2031. Marwa was first appointed in January 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, after […]
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the umbrella body for all Information Technology associations and professionals in Nigeria, has endorsed the proposed National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill No 11219 of 2025 following an open hearing before the Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Information and Communication […]
Following his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe has officially assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). His appointment, announced in August 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marks a strategic step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, innovation, and […]
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), following a thorough screening by its Committee on Communications. During Tuesday’s plenary session, the Senate adopted the committee’s report and also approved the appointments of the following as Commissioners […]
Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s leading independent fibre-optic infrastructure and connectivity provider, has announced the celebration of its 22nd anniversary, marking more than two decades of driving digital transformation, expanding network access, and enabling seamless connectivity across the continent. Since its establishment in 2003, Phase3 has played a pivotal role in […]
The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is proud to celebrate a landmark anniversary: 70 years of women in policing. This celebration honors seven decades of courage, resilience, and dedicated service since the first cohort of policewomen joined the Force […]