The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed a landmark arrest of a total number of 792 suspects for offences bordering on cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, who briefed journalists at the commission’s office in Lagos on Monday said the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, December […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has released a Whitepaper on the Framework for an Online Harms Protection Bill in Nigeria. This pivotal document was developed in collaboration with Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API), an Africa-focused non-profit dedicated to advancing digital innovation and inclusive policy development. According to a statement from the Director, […]
Read MoreA dangerous malware, Grandoreiro is on rampage with a significant threat, using advanced techniques, including screen overlay attacks and remote device control, to steal sensitive information such as banking credentials and personal data. The National Information Technology Development Agency has alerted Nigerians about a banking malware, which targets users globally through sophisticated phishing campaigns. The […]
Read MoreAn estimated 5.5 billion people are online in 2024, an increase of 227 million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023, according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU’s Facts and Figures 2024 show that connectivity continues to increase worldwide but reveal the complexities of reaching communities in low-income countries. […]
Read MoreThe percentage contributed to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria by the telecommunications industry is still on the increase according to the updated statistics by the Nigerian Communications Commission released yesterday, although the statistics of data usage in Nigeria is on decline. The statistics report by the NCC, sighted by TechnologyMirror, and which is […]
Read MoreAn internet service from the Anambra State ICT Agency in collaboration with Pine Heights Systems Limited has rolled-out what it called, Solution Wi-Fi is locations across Anambra, bringing free, high-speed internet closer to people. you. Whether you’re a student researching online, a business owner connecting with clients, or someone staying informed, this expansion ensures that […]
Read MoreChina, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Philippines and Malaysia nationals to cool-off in Kuje and Suleja correctional facilities until the next adjourned date over high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The group which were arraigned on a 6 count charge bothering on cyber crime includes 113 foreign nationals, comprising of 87 men and 26 […]
Read MoreThe reoccurring cases of complaints by telecoms services’ consumers on how fast their data plans deplete at a fast speed shortly after subscribing to one, may just have been put to rest. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the consumer should not expect that the telecoms operators will be the one that will end […]
Read MoreThe Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the nonprofit organization that coordinates the Domain Name System (DNS), has opened the portal for Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. A statement from ICANN said that the New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has assured other key players and less dominant telecoms operators in the industry that as a regulator, it will not allow the industry to slide into a state of monopoly. According to the Commission, its essence of regulation of competition in the sector is one of such way of ensuring […]
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