Over the weekend, many telecom subscribers found themselves unable to access their phone lines due to verification issues between their National Identification Numbers (NINs) and their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs). This resulted in the blocking of their numbers by telecom service providers, in line with the NIN-SIM linkage laws and […]
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The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has addressed online reports suggesting a link between the ongoing subscriber line barring exercise and the planned national protest. The organization categorically states that there is no connection between the two events. The deadline for the NIN/SIM link registration was previously […]
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector has demonstrated remarkable stability in recent years, significantly contributing to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, the sector, particularly the telecommunications sub-sector, is now exhibiting signs of distress that worry industry operators. The sector’s recent struggles, including declining revenues, a drop in […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has strongly refuted allegations of compromising sensitive data of Nigerian citizens, as recently reported. In a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, NIMC assures the public that the data of Nigerians remains secure and has not been compromised. The Commission has […]
Are you in the market for a new smartphone that won’t break the bank, delivers exceptional performance, and has many benefits? Allow me to introduce you to the TECNO POVA 6 Neo. You might have heard some buzz about this device, but here are five compelling reasons why the TECNO […]
The latest statistics from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reveal a slight decrease in telecom subscriptions across networks, from 224,713,710 in December 2023 to 219,304,281 in March 2024. This decline has been attributed to the weak purchasing power caused by the harsh economic conditions in Nigeria, which also […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its commitment to support the cultural re-orientation of Nigerians by mandating telecom companies to ensure subscribers have access to content that will preserve and positively shape Nigerian culture. Read Also:Â NCC Faces N10bn Lawsuit Over SIM-NIN Policy Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of […]
Comrade Adede John Williams, President of the Association of Telecommunications, Information Technology, Cable Satellite Network Operators and Allied Services Employers’ of Nigeria (ATICEN), has called on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, to adopt industry-centric policies for the cashless and digital economy as […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) joins consumers and stakeholders in the telecommunications industry to celebrate the 2024 World Telecommunications and Information Society Day. This international day, proclaimed by the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference in 2006, is observed annually on May 17. The theme of this year’s World Telecommunication and […]
The International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has appointed Nigerian Police Commissioner Ifeanyi Uche as the Chairman of the African Heads of Cybercrime Units, comprising leaders from 54 nations. Uche, currently serving as the Commissioner of Police overseeing the NPF National Cyber Crime Centre, succeeds Ratjindua Tjivikua of Namibia in this role. […]
