L-R: Director, Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection, Office of the National Security Advisers (ONSA), Enebong Effiom; Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda and EVC/CEO, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida.
 Telecoms

NCC Demands Six Requests from Governors, Security Agents to Help Protect Telecoms Infrastructure as More Nigerians Gain Internet Access

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has demanded six request from Governors and States, operators, the private sector, security agencies, and development partners to join in the task of protection and expansion of Nigeria’s connectivity. The request is coming on the heels of the launching of the Ease of Doing Business Portal, a one-stop-shop that provides information […]

Read More
Business

NITDA Raises Concern Over Increasing Cyber Attack, Seeks Urgent Clean-up of Cyber Space

The increasing menace resulting into the pollution of the cyber-space by myriads of attack causing concern for National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), a critical stakeholder of the ecosystem. Recall that the world is becoming increasingly digital, our daily lives are now more connected than ever, through our phones, computers, and the internet we use […]

Read More
Business
  • September 16, 2025

Airtel Nigeria Moves to Expand Broadband Access Nationwide with Unveiling of SmartConnect 5G ODU Router

Airtel Nigeria has announced the launch of its SmartConnect 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) Router, a new broadband solution designed to deliver affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet access to households and businesses across the country. The SmartConnect router, offered at an entry cost, comes with a SIM card, free installation, and a complimentary 30-day unlimited data […]

Read More
General Manager, Kaspersky Africa, Chris Norton and DG NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa.
 Internet
  • September 5, 2025

NITDA Rejigs Hunt on Cybercrooks, Signs MoU with Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is rejigging its chase after cyber criminals in Nigeria that have been wrecking havoc in the nation’s cyber space. NITDA in this chase after cyberthieves has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global cybersecurity leader, Kaspersky. The agreement, signed at the just ended GTIEX Nigeria in […]

Read More
Business
  • September 2, 2025

Over $2.6trl Needed to Give Everyone Internet Connectivity by 2023, Says ITU

Achieving universal, meaningful Internet connectivity by 2030 could require an investment of USD 2.6 trillion to USD 2.8 trillion at current prices, according to the Connecting Humanity Action Blueprint released today by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN agency for digital technologies – and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of the Kingdom of Saudi […]

Read More
MTN Nigeria Chief Financial Officer, Modupe Kadri,
 News

Nigerians’ Data Consumption Hits Rooftop Pushing Telecos GDP to $10.8bn

Nigeria’s appetite for data is skyrocketing, with more than 142.16 million active internet subscriptions, 141.66 million of them mobile, marking a new high for the country’s connectivity landscape. Mobile subscriptions now stand at 169 million, while broadband penetration continues to surge, pushing the telecoms sector’s contribution to GDP beyond 14% and valuing it at approximately […]

Read More
Business

Digital Literacy, Cybersecurity & Internet Access Remain Biggest Challenges of Digital banking in Africa, Says Report

The biggest challenges confronting retail bank in Africa remain digital literacy gaps (77%), cybersecurity concerns (55%), and limited internet access (52%), though all are expected to decrease with rising digital adoption and investment. According to a report by Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, in partnership with the African Banker magazine, retail banking also […]

Read More
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and the Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida at the Commissioning of NCC's Digital Industrial Park (DIP), Abeokuta, Ogun State.
 News

NCC Mulls Cyber Security Policy to Secure Telecoms Sector

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking steps to protect the West African country’s telecoms sector from cyber-attacks and is developing a cyber security strategy. Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the announcement at a regulatory meeting on cyber security framework development held in Lagos on Wednesday. This initiative comes as […]

Read More
ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin.
 Telecoms

Sixteen Decades After One-third of Humanity Remains Offline, Says ITU

The International Telecommunications Unio, the global regulatory body of the United Nations is excited marking this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which it said holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. “Since 1865, ITU has helped shape every major advance in communication: from the telegraph to the telephone, […]

Read More
Business

MTN Partners Abia State Govt to Deploy Fast Internet Access Plus Freebies for Civil Servants & Traders

The quest of Abia State citizens for fast internet connectivity has finally come as MTN Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government to accelerate digital transformation, expanding broadband penetration, and unlocking socio-economic growth across the state. The agreement formalised in Umuahia, reflects a shared ambition between MTN Nigeria and […]

Read More