Dr Aminu Maida, EVC NCC
 Business

Low Fibre-to-the-Home Subscription Worries NCC Amid Abundance of High-Speed Broadband Penetration

With just 265,000 Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) subscribers, expanding high-speed broadband infrastructure is essential to Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy. lamenting low FTTH subscription in then country, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida expressed dismay that despite broadband penetration reaching 55.67%, the  FTTH is still low. Speaking […]

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Technology

RegTech Africa and Startup World Cup Deliver Landmark Regional Pitch Competition at Presidential Villa

The 2026 RegTech Africa Conference and Expo (RACE 2026) concluded on a landmark high, bringing to a close a three-day gathering of regulators, investors, technology innovators, policymakers, financial institutions, and startup founders from across the continent. Held at the prestigious State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, the conference reaffirmed its standing as Africa’s premier […]

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Technology

NDPC Boss, Olatunji Wins ‘Most Influential Figures in Nigeria’s Digital Economy’ Award

The National Commissioner/CEO of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, has won the Most Influential Figures in Nigeria’s Digital Economy in the institutional recognition category at the 15th West Africa Convergence Conference (WACC), The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, presented the NDPC, under the leadership of […]

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Technology

Clouds2Africa Assures Nigerian Market of Readiness for CBN Data Localisation Deadline 

With the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) data localisation directive set to take effect on 1 January 2027, Clouds2Africa – the locally hosted cloud platform operated by TelCables Nigeria and powered by Angola Cables says it is already fully compliant with the regulatory requirements and is positioned to help and support financial institutions and businesses in their […]

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FinTech

Paystack Expands Services in Nigeria, Targets Over 2000 SMEs

Paystack, one of Africa’s leading payments technology companies,  has launched the Paystack Small Business Program to support Nigerian small businesses through a range of initiatives designed to help them grow, connect with relevant opportunities, and access funding for their next stage of growth. The program will support businesses as they start, manage and grow their […]

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Business

NCC, CAC Tighten Regulations Over Telecom Companies’ Ownership

Nigeria’s communications sector faces tighter regulatory oversight after regulators yesterday announced new compliance requirements governing changes in the ownership structure of licensed communications companies. Effective immediately, any proposed transfer of ownership or control of shares in a licensee of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) amounting to 10% or more of the company’s total share capital, […]

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Business

LG ‘s ‘Make Life Good’ Reality Series Hits Africa Magic Screens

LG Electronics Nigeria (LG) has announced the upcoming launch of Make Life Good, a heartwarming original reality series produced in partnership with MultiChoice. Debuting on 13 June on Africa Magic, the series shifts the traditional advertising narrative to focus on the powerful, real-life human connections enabled by technology within the African context. Built around the concept […]

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Technology

NITDA Seeks Strategic Collaboration with Power Agency to Boost Energy Needs of Nigeria’s Expanding Data Center Ecosystem

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is seeking collaboration with the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) enhance power supply for the rapidly expanding data centres ecosystem in Nigeria. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa, artificial intelligence and other digital infrastructure globally has made dependency on power supply a critical factor […]

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News

Telecos 12,000 Target Sites Deployment Reach 40% with Over 5,000 Completed, Says NCC

The planned deployment of over 12,000 additional coverage and capacity sites by the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria reached over 40 percent with over 5,000 already completed. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the additional sites by the operators is expected enhance network coverage, capacity and overall Quality of Experience. The Commission in […]

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Technology

CBN Rejigs Payment Fraud Battles, to Deploy AI-powered Monitoring

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to combat payment fraud and strengthen the country’s rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem under its Nigeria recently released roadmap for the payments sector, reflects growing efforts to address rising cyber threats and bolster confidence in digital financial services as electronic transactions […]

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