L – R: Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Mgt, NCC, Rimini Makama, MD, REA, Engr. Abba Abubakar, EVC NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Director Technical Services, REA, Engr. Abdullahi Umar.
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NCC Completes Major Step at Deploying Renewable Energy in Telecoms Infrastructure Management Across Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally inaugurated the NCC–REA Collaboration Committee, marking a pivotal step towards advancing Nigeria’s digital and energy inclusion objectives by developing modalities for the deployment of renewable energy to support telecom infrastructure in Nigeria. The inauguration, was held in June 2025, was presided over by the Executive Vice Chairman and […]

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Telecoms Operators to Invest $17bn into Ai Based Network Security Amidst Fears Unsecured Data

Telecoms operators will invest more than $17 billion globally over the next five years into AI-based network security. Their total investment grows from $2.5 billion in 2025 to $4.6 billion in 2029. A Juniper Research report  attributed this expected additional spend to operators’ greater focus on growing their B2B revenue streams for industries such as […]

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  • February 25, 2025

Again, Nigerian Telecoms Explains Essence of Tariff Increase, Says Operational Costs Mounting

In January 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced a 50% telecoms tariff increase, a decision targeted at the sustainability of the industry, yet a move that was met with mixed reactions from the public since its implementation on February 11, 2025. This increase comes amid inflation and foreign exchange volatility, which have contributed to […]

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Members of the Committee
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  • February 24, 2025

Nigeria Unveils Plan of Compulsory Ducts in Road Construction for Fibre Optic Cable Laying Nationwide

A new road construction plan that will make it compulsory for all roads in Nigeria to have ducts for the laying of fibre optic cables  has been finalised by the Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE). When effective, it will ensure planning, design and construction […]

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MD/CEO of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Prof Ibrahim Adeyanju and , SGF Enugu State Govt Prof Chidiebere Onyia.
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  • February 13, 2025

Galaxy Backbone, Enugu Explores Innovative Approaches to Deploy Digital Infrastructure Solutions for Economic Growth

Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and the Enugu State are set to explore innovative approaches to leverage the GBB digital infrastructure solutions for the economic and social advancement of the state. That was part of the discussion between the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone Limited, Professor Ibrahim  Adeyanju and the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, […]

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Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO, Open Access Data Centres, a WIOCC Group Company.
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Africa Catching-Up on Digital Infrastructure Coverage, Says OADC CEO, Dr Coker

Edge data centres are proliferating across Africa, addressing the multi-pronged challenges of fast-tracking coverage, refreshing and transforming data centre infrastructure, achieving more agility in roll-out and reducing content latency across the continent. This is according to Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO of Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a WIOCC Group Company, Africa’s leading provider of comprehensive, […]

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  • November 21, 2024

Expect More Innovation in Powering & Cooling AI Racks for Data Centre, Vertiv Predicts I

AI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Vertiv experts anticipate increased industry innovation and integration to support high-density computing, regulatory scrutiny around AI, as well as increasing focus on sustainability and cybersecurity efforts. […]

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JUST IN: Massive Cyberattacks Hit Data Processing Hosting Companies in Nigeria

Nigeria, a major digital hub in Africa, has suffered a major cyber attack making it the third highest volume of cyberattacks in West Africa, coming in at 2,721 for the first half of 2024. Attacks on the computer-related services field were prevalent, but local beauty salons were second on the list for Nigeria, enduring 206 […]

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Dr Aminu addressing the delegates.
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Challenges Plaguing Nigeria’s Telecoms Industry Escalate as Telecos Record 20,000 Cases of Site Access Denial

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is worried that the challenges affecting telecoms operators’ activities and businesses in the country has escalated. According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Maida Aminu, the problems plaguing the industry has gone    beyond vandalism and theft, stressing that another critical challenge is the denial of access to […]

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  • September 30, 2024

CIOs Face Pressing Challenges in AI, Cybersecurity, and Sustainability, Says Industry Expert

In an era marked by uncertainty, today’s Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are tasked with navigating complex challenges akin to those faced during the 2008 financial crisis. Geopolitical tensions, rising interest rates, and economic instability are reshaping global trade and business strategies. As Natalya Makarochkina, Senior Vice President of Secure Power Division, International Operations at Schneider […]

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