Abuja, Nov. 12, 2025 – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is to introduce three regulatory frameworks to promote an efficient and competitive communications industry. Aminu Maida, its Chief Executive, said this in Abuja on Tuesday during a public enquiry on three regulatory frameworks. The regulatory frameworks are the Licensing, Enforcement Processes and Internet Code of Practice. Maida, who was represented by NCC Executive Commissioner Rimini Makama, said this was in line with global best practices to create comprehensive communications structure serving the interests of various stakeholders. He said that …
Ecobank Nigeria drives access to digital learning for children with disabilities
Lagos, Nov. 11, 2025 – Ecobank Nigeria has again demonstrated its commitment to building a more inclusive society by supporting children with disabilities through education and digital learning in commemoration of Ecobank Day 2025. Ecobank Day is the Group’s annual flagship corporate social responsibility event. The theme for this year is “Enabling Inclusive Learning for All.” Staff of Ecobank Nigeria visited and supported Hope Fountain Foundation for the Deaf in Lagos; Omoyeni School for the Blind in Ibadan; OPM Free School for Children Born with Autism and Down Syndrome in Port …
Nigeria earmarks N12bn to support new research projects on digital economy
Abuja, Nov. 5, 2025 – The Federal Government has earmarked N12 billion to support new research projects on digital economy. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at the 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance. The event, with the theme ‘Shaping the Future of Digital Governance Through Cooperation, Innovation and Inclusion,’ was organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Tijani said Nigeria’s participation at the ICEGOV 2024 demonstrated the country’s need to deepen research in the …
Senate confirms appointment of new Chairman of NCC, reappointment of new commissioners
Abuja, Nov. 5, 2025 – The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe (South-West) as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Senate confirmed the appointment on Tuesday after adopting the report of its Committee on Communications during its plenary session. It also confirmed Maryam Bayi (North East), Senator Ramoni Olalekan Mustafa (South West), and Ikechukwu Ugwuegede (South East) as Commissioners of the NCC. Board. Other members of the Board confirmed by the Senate are Princess Oforitsenere Emiko (South South) and Christopher …
FG recommits to digital transformation of public schools
Lagos, Oct. 13, 2025 – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming public schools through digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build a knowledge-based economy and globally competitive learners. Maruf Alausa, the Minister of Education, said this in Lago during the inauguration of the Digitalisation of Public Schools Initiative and the flag-off of Interactive Smart Boards distribution in Nigeria. He said the partnership with UBEC had created an enabling environment for the nationwide distribution of over 1,000 interactive smart boards and teacher training programmes. “Education must evolve with …
Trump allies take over TikTok under new deal
Washington, Sept. 26, 2026 – US President Donald Trump have signed an executive order on Thursday laying out his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok to US and other global investors, most of whom are his allies. The deal would see Chinese ownership of TikTok reduced to 20 percent in the United States, and Beijing on Friday reiterated a call for “open, fair” treatment on the issue. The phenomenally popular short-form video platform says it has over 170 million US users – nearly half the population of the world’s top economy. But …
TikTok: US treasury secretary anticipates final deal after Trump, Xi talk on Friday
Washington, Sept. 16, 2025 – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he anticipated a final deal on the short-video app TikTok when President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday. China had a long list of asks during talks this week in Madrid, Bessent said. He described the negotiations as fulsome and conducted with great respect. The two sides said on Monday they have reached a framework agreement after months of talks between the world’s No. 1 and No. 2 economies to defuse a wide-ranging …
Digital economy can contribute 21% to Nigeria’s GDP – minister
Abuja, Aug. 29, 2025 – Nigeria’s digital economy can contribute up to 21% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030 with the enactment of the National Digital and E-Governance Bill. The digital economy currently contributes between 16 to 18 per cent of the country’s GDP. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said this on Thursday at the National Digital Economy and e-Governance Bill Nationwide Engagement in Abuja. He described the bill as a defining step towards shaping a resilient and inclusive digital economy “Today …
NCC welcomes new board members, pledges commitment to advancing Nigeria’s digital economy
Abuja, Aug. 15, 2025 – Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman-designate of the Nigerian Communications Commission in a post on the NCC’s social media platforms The message reads: “The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) congratulates Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe, Chairman-designate of the Commission’s Board, alongside other distinguished designate-Board members, as well as the designate-members of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Board, on their appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “This leadership team, as constituted by the President, comprises highly esteemed …
NCC rallies stakeholder support to protect telecom infrastructure
Abuja, Aug. 14, 2025 – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to the full operationalisation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII). The Executive Order designates telecommunications facilities as critical national assets deserving optimal protection. According to a statement signed by Nnenna Ukoha, the Head of Public Affairs Department in NCC, this development comes on the heels of a successful mediation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), in collaboration with the Commission, which resulted in the suspension of a planned strike by …