To mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has kicked off a consumer credit Fund for personnel of the armed forces. This is in partnership with Fewchore Finance, one of its participating financial institutions (PFI), which aims to benefit 20,000 armed forces personnel in its first […]
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 […]
Nine Banks’ USSD Codes to Be Disconnected Over N160 Billion Debt Telecommunication companies in Nigeria, acting under the directive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will cut off the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) access for nine banks starting from January 27, 2025. The decision comes after these banks failed […]
The Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism has rejected the budget envelopes allocated to cultural agencies for 2025, expressing concern over the insufficient funding of the sector. This decision was announced during a budget defense session held at the National Assembly Complex, where Chief Executives of the agencies under the […]
The Chief Executive Officer and Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mrs. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja. The prestigious recognition was presented during a ceremony held on Tuesday in the Federal Capital Territory. The […]
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 […]
In a bid to enhance the skills and competencies of government employees in navigating digital tools and technologies, the Federal Government has launched a digital literacy training programme for federal civil servants. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Office […]
In a major financial standoff, the Nigerian government is reportedly set to take action against 18 major banks accused of owing telecommunications companies over N250 billion in Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) charges. This debt, which has been accumulating since 2020, could soon impact millions of Nigerians who rely on […]
The devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles County have destroyed thousands of homes and iconic landmarks, including properties belonging to several celebrities. The fires, which started on January 13, 2025, have claimed at least 12,000 structures, particularly in upscale areas like Pacific Palisades, where the median home price is $3.3 […]
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 […]
