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NCC Warns Of Pirated YouTube Software-Related Malware
The Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team, NCC-CSIRT, has warned those looking to acquire pirated software and resources that they risk becoming victims of cybercriminal gangs that are using…
MTN, PAU Open Portal For Second Cohort Of Media Innovation Programme
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Pan-Atlantic University have announced a call for applications for the second cohort of the Media Innovation Programme, MIP.
Following a review of applications, 20 professionals will join…
Why Telecom Brands Are Exempted From Paying Excise Duty – Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami has revealed why the Federal Government exempted the telecom sub-sector of Nigeria’s Digital Economy Industry- from the excise duty placed on Nigerian businesses.…
NCC Unveils TELCARE Centre At Abuja Airport
L-R: Oladokun Oye, Vice President, Retail and Postpaid, Airtel Nigeria; Abdulrahman Ado, Executive Director, 9Mobile; Adeleke Adewolu, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Dr. Chris…
NCC Urges Telcos To Migrate To Renewable Energy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to transit from fossil fuel to renewable energy to reduce the cost of telecom service as well as help fight climate change in the country.
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5G Technology Raises Telecom Foreign Investment By 129%
Fifth-generation technology rollout and investment in communication infrastructure increased foreign investments into the telecommunication sector by 129.21 per cent in the first 11 months of 2022, according to capital importation data…
NCC Spotlights Renewable Energy On World Consumer Rights Day
Prof. Umar Danbatta
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, is set to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day, WCRD, in Abuja with spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on clean energy usage in the telecoms…
Global Spend On AI-Centric Systems Forecast To Reach $154 Billion In 2023
Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI), including software, hardware, and services for AI-centric systems, is expected to reach USD 154 billion in 2023, an increase of 26.9 percent over 2022, according to the latest study from…
NISS Seeks Collaboration With NCC To Improve National Security
The National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards…
Google Announces $4m Funds For Startups In Africa, Europe
Google has announced applications for the third cohort of its Black Founders Fund (BFF) for startups in Africa and Europe.
This was contained in a statement by the Head of Startup Ecosystem, Google, Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr. Folarin…