As part of initiatives to boost the efficiency and productivity of civil servants, enabling them to navigate the digital landscape with ease, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a digital literacy training program aimed at equipping federal civil servants with essential skills to effectively utilize digital technologies. The program […]
Telecoms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to protect telecommunications consumers from exploitation. This partnership aims to promote a transparent, competitive, and consumer-centric telecommunications industry. The MOU signing ceremony took place in Abuja, with the Executive […]
In a significant step towards protecting the rights of telecommunications consumers in Nigeria, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, hosted the Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, in Abuja. The meeting culminated in the signing of […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is entering the final phase of its Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) 2023-2025, which is expected to conclude by the end of this year. This plan, which focuses on advancing Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, has played a key role in driving innovation, infrastructure development, and regulatory excellence […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has approved Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) plans to increase call and data tariffs. This was revealed at a meeting held in Abuja with stakeholders of various MNOs and the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, […]
NVIDIA, an American multinational technology company that designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs), software, and other products for a variety of industries has unveiled the GeForce RTX 50 Series, based on its Blackwell technology that powers AI data center chips. This was announced by the company’s CEO, Jensen […]
LG Electronics, a South Korean multinational consumer electronics company has unveiled its latest electronic inventions at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 with its showcase of innovative products and technologies. The company’s theme, “Life’s Good 24/7 with Affectionate Intelligence,” highlighted its focus on providing incredible convenience and new customer […]
Mafab Communications, a Nigerian telecommunications company that acquired a 5G license in 2021, is set to commence its 5G services by the end of the first quarter of 2025. The initial rollout will feature 102 operational sites in Kano and Abuja, requiring subscribers to purchase routers to access the network. […]
Telecom operators in Nigeria have issued a warning of potential service disruptions if the federal government fails to implement an upward review of tariffs in the sector. The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, stressing that […]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that more than 25 million phones were stolen in Nigeria between March 2023 and April 2024. This alarming statistic is part of the bureau’s Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey 2024. According to the report, approximately 17,965,741 individuals were victims of phone […]