Tech

Abuja, Jan. 23, 2023 – In its bid to stimulate girls’ interest in ICT, the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has introduced a new initiative called the National Girls in ICT Competition. The ministry announced formal opening of applications for the initiative in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. The ministry said by participating in the competition, Nigerian girls would be able to hone their technical abilities in coding, programming, web development, cybersecurity, and data analytics. It said winners in the competition would receive scholarships, laptops, trophies, and …

Yola, Jan. 23, 2024 – The Adamawa State Government in collaboration with the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has organised a two-day training on digital skills for 150 youths in the state. The participants were trained on Digital Marketing, Cyber Security, Digital Information and Entrepreneurship opportunity, among others. The state Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, promised to transform the state from its current economic status to a digitally driven society to enhance the socio-economic growth of the state. The governor, who was represented by Awwal Tukur, the Secretary to the State Government, …

Lagos, Jan. 20, 2024 – The Association of Telephone Cable Tv and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria (ATCIS) has commended the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) for the prompt resolution of the MTN-Glo crisis. The two GSM companies were at dangers drawn over alleged failure of Glo to pay some interconnection charges to MTN. Sina Bilesanmi, the National President of ATCIS, made the commendation while speaking to journalists in Lagos on Friday. “I will like to seize this opportunity to thank the board of NCC for quickly heeding to the yearnings of …

Lagos, Jan. 19, 2024 – Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) is to criminalise the use of mobile phone for fraud. Aminu Maida, Its Chief Executive, said this at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday. He said that there should be consequences for using mobile lines for fraud, adding that a law would soon be enacted to ensure that fraudsters using mobile lines for fraud face consequences. The NCC boss said the absence of such a law had made many people to continue to perpetrate nefarious acts with phones. “People are …

Ibadan, Jan. 16, 2024 -Dr. Aminu Maida, the Chief Executive of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), on Monday paid an official visit to the NCC Office in Ibadan, Oyo state. This was part of his familiarisation tour to the Zonal offices of NCC across the country. While addressing the staff, Maida promised to create optimal value for the human assets of the Commission. He also said the Commission’s decisions and regulatory services will be data-driven going forward. “Data would drive the work that we do. It would help us to …

Abuja, Jan. 10, 2024 – Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has commended the Nasarawa State government for proscribing the Right of Way (RoW) charges in the state. The minister made the commendation via his X handle. “Our journey to a more connected society requires bold leadership as demonstrated by His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, Governor of @NasarawaGovt who has now joined a number of other states in waiving Right of Way charges for telecom operators. “This is an exciting move that makes it easier …

Abuja, Jan. 8, 2024 – The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to unauthorized telecom operators using the 5.4GHz Frequency spanning 5.430 – 5.725 GHz band to vacate the frequency band. It warned that the 5.4 GHz frequency band spanning 5.430 – 5.725 GHz range is a licensed frequency in Nigeria.  A statement by Reuben Mouka, the NCC Director of Public Affairs, on Monday said transmission of signals or use of equipment in any form on this band without a Frequency license obtained from the Commission was …

Abuja, Jan. 8, 2022- The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) on Monday announced that Globacom customers might not be able to make calls to MTN lines due to default in payment of interconnect charges. The NCC announced this through a public notice signed by Reuben Muoka, its Director of Public Affairs. The commission said it had given its partial consent for Globacom to be cut off from MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. “Globacom was notified of the application made by MTN and was given the opportunity to comment and state its case. …