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We Do Not Regulate Social Media Content- NCC
L - R: Nafisa Rugga, Head, Digital Media, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Oscar Kalu, Director, Programmes and Organisation, National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN); Nnena Ukoha, Head, Corporate Communications, NCC; …
Registered SIMs Hit 323 million In Feb – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission has revealed that the number of connected SIMs in the telecommunication sector hit 323.62 million in February, an increase of 6.98 million new SIMs registered in the first two months of 2023.
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Payday Secures $3M Seed FundingTo Expand Operations
Payday, the innovative bank that offers global payments accounts denominated in USD, EUR and GBP to Africans, has secured $3 million in a seed funding round to bolster its “future of work” initiative.
The oversubscribed funding…
NCC Poised To Ensure Inclusiveness, Collaboration In Nigeria’s Telecoms Industry
L-R: Nnena Ukoha, Head, Corporate Communications, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs, NCC; Dr. Funmi Akinyele, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, Food Basket Foundation International…
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…