In Lagos and Edo State, Nigerians gathered to honor the legacy of High Chief Dr. Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, OFR, at the 17th Annual Raymond Dokpesi Endurance Trek. Held on October 25—Dokpesi’s birthday—the event was organized by the Raymond Dokpesi Centre for Media Development (RDCMD) to celebrate his pioneering contributions to […]
Telecoms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that Starlink’s recent hike in subscription prices was carried out without prior approval from the regulatory authority. This was revealed in a statement signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on October 8, 2024. According to the NCC, Starlink’s unilateral decision […]
Over 12 million customers of First Bank Nigeria were left stranded on Tuesday as the bank’s digital platforms broke down, leaving them unable to access the bank’s app or carry out any financial transactions. The issue persisted throughout October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day, leading to widespread frustration among customers. Many […]
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has officially inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA-RADPA) Conference. The highly anticipated event, scheduled to take place in May 2025 in Abuja, will also include the […]
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the data processing practices of Optasia, operating in Nigeria as Nairtime Nigeria Ltd. In a statement issued by Babatunde Bamigboye, head of Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, the Commission expressed serious concerns about Optasia’s use of privacy-invasive technologies for […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has confirmed that the Federal Government’s September 14 deadline for the mandatory linkage of the National Identification Number (NIN) with Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) remains unchanged. In a statement released by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, the commission assured Nigerians that […]
From Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Government has responded to concerns over the prolonged blackout in Yenagoa, the state capital, which was due to the vandalization of 13 high-voltage 132 transmission towers along the Owerri-Ahoada-Yenagoa between Ahoada in Rivers State and Igbogene in Bayelsa State According to Engr. Olice […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially set September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for the mandatory linkage of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. According to the NCC, over 153 million SIMs […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released updated guidelines for SIM card registration and National Identity Number (NIN) linkage to strengthen security and introduce self-help measures. The newly issued “Business Rules” are aimed at supporting the National Identity Policy for SIM card registration and related activities. A key highlight of […]
MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, has issued a stark warning about the state of Nigeria’s telecom sector, describing it as being on life support. Read Also:Â MTN, Huawei Launch Joint Technology Innovation Lab to Drive Africa’s Digital Transformation Speaking at a telecom investment forum on Tuesday, Toriola compared the […]
