In a decisive policy move to lower communication costs and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has permanently abolished the 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed the development, describing it as a relief for over 172 million active subscribers and […]
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The United States Department of State now mandates that all Nigerian visa applicants disclose their social media history from the past five years as part of the visa application process. The policy announced on Monday by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria via X (formerly Twitter), warns that failure to provide […]
IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited, has stressed that protecting Nigeria’s communications infrastructure is critical to building a stronger digital economy. The company reaffirmed its commitment to working with government and industry stakeholders to create a resilient infrastructure landscape that can support the nation’s digital growth. Speaking in […]
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is entering a new era of growth, with fresh investments, stronger governance, and renewed optimism driving the industry forward. This was the assurance of Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), who spoke over the weekend at the unveiling of […]
A reported cyber attack on the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platform of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has disrupted cargo clearance operations at ports nationwide, leaving importers and licensed agents grappling with mounting demurrage charges. Confirming the incident, Customs spokesman and Assistant Comptroller, Mr. Maiwada Abdullahi, disclosed that the […]
By James Ishaku The Bauchi State Government, through thestate’s Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has officially launched the Digital Literacy and Skills Framework (DL4ALL Bauchi Initiative), a flagship programme aimed at equipping citizens with essential 21st-century skills and positioning the state […]
Under the administration of President Tinubu, the federal government has appointed Idris Olorunnimbe as the chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The announcement came alongside the constitution of the boards of the NCC and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), both under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Idris Olorunnimbe as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The President also confirmed that Dr. Aminu Maida will continue in his role as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission. In addition to the chairman […]
Phase3 Telecom is reinforcing its role as a leading enabler of Africa’s digital economy by targeting underserved corridors, strengthening data localisation, and supporting low-latency cloud infrastructure across the continent. Speaking on the company’s vision, Craig Lowe, Chief Growth Officer at Phase3, noted that Africa is leapfrogging legacy systems, with mobile […]
The Great Ife (Ikeja) Cooperative Multipurpose Society Ltd has elected a new management team to lead the affairs of the society for the next two financial years 2025 to 2027. This follows the outcome of the first elective Annual General Meeting of the Society, which took place on Sunday, August […]
