Technology

Nigeria to Benefit from ITU €15m Broadband Infrastructure Mapping as NITDA Assures of Tapping ITU Expertise

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a valuable asset for transferring tested solutions and best practices to Nigeria’s local context. Meanwhile the ITU said that Nigeria is among 11 sub-Saharan African countries benefiting from a €15 million ITU-European Commission project on broadband infrastructure mapping and modelling. According to the Director General of the National Information Technology […]

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L-R - Engr. Aliyu Aboki , Executive Secretary WATRA; Mrs Nnena Ukoha, Head Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission; Clarence K. Massaquoi, Chairman Board of Commissioners, Liberia Telecommunications Authority; Kelechi Nwankwo, Director Corporate planning, strategy and Risk Management (NCC); Ben Fofana, Commissioner, Licensing and Regulation (LTA); Usman Mamman Director, Licensing & Authorization (NCC).
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Liberian Government Seeks Technical Support from NCC as Commission Assures of Regional Partnership Commitment 

 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida re-affirmed the commitment when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) […]

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L-R: Mr Gwa Tobbie Mohammed, Director Commission Secretariat, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC; Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC; Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NCC; Mr. Babatunde Bamigoye, Head, Legal, Enforcement and Regulation Department, NDPC, during the singing of Memorandum of Understanding between NCC and NDPC.
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Nigerian Govt Enhances Data Privacy & Protection Enforcement in Telecom Sector as  NCC, NDPC Sign MoU

In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of data privacy and protection in the telecommunications industry. The MoU provides a structured framework for both organizations to formalize a shared commitment to […]

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WEIG Lead Representative in Nigeria, Mr Bassey Effiong
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Global Economic Summit Berths in Nigeria, Targets MSMEs with Free Business Resources & Tools

A global economic forum, organised by the World Integrated Economic Growth Initiative (WIEG) will for the first time be hosted in Lagos, South-West targeting Nigeria’s growing MSMEs with business resources and tools that will leapfrog their businesses into the next frontier. Known as the WIEG Investment Summit 2026, gathering of the Summit is designed to […]

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Again, inDrive App Emerges World’s Second-most-Downloaded Ride-hailing App

inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating across 48 countries, has emerged as the world’s second-most-downloaded ride-hailing app for the fourth consecutive year. This was disclosed in a latest report by Sensor Tower, a leading market intelligence firm. The report also stated that the company ranked fourth globally in the travel category for […]

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Iraq Premier OTT Service Provider, 1001 Selects Bitmovin Player to Elevate Video Streaming Capabilities

Bitmovin, a provider of video streaming solutions, has announced that 1001, a premier OTT service in Iraq, has chosen the Bitmovin Player to improve its video streaming performance and increase reliability and consistency across devices, which in turn will improve user experience. Alongside use of the Bitmovin Player, 1001 will also leverage Bitmovin’s Observability tool […]

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MoMo, SMEDAN Signs Strategic Partnership to Enhance Small Businesses with Digital and Financial Tools 

MoMo PSB, the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to support small and medium-scale businesses with digital and financial tools that make it easier to run their operations efficiently, grow revenue, and scale sustainably. This Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the MoMo PSB […]

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L-R: Group Chief Brand & Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina; Dangote Petroleum Refinery CEO, David Bird and Dangote Petroleum Refinery Head Economic Scheduling and Planning, (EPS), Lindelani Zondi.
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Dangote Refinery Denies Importing Finished Products, Says Importation Report Misleading

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has denied reports it imports finished petroleum products, describing the claims as incorrect and based on a misunderstanding of global refinery operations. As a state‑of‑the‑art, large‑scale merchant refinery, DPRP refines crude oil and processes intermediate feedstocks into premium petroleum products and petrochemicals that meet the highest international standards. Speaking […]

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NCC, NSCDC Vow to Invoke Legal Actions Against Construction Firms Responsible for Fibre Optic Cable Damage

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned against fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works. In a joint statement issued by the Head, Public Affairs Department of the of the NSDC, Babawale Afolabi, the duo noted with dismay the rising incidents of avoidable […]

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Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani at the Summit representing Nigeria
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Industry Players, Govt from Over 70 Countries Demand Support for Subsea Cables as Heart of Digital Communications

Governments, industry representatives and international organizations representing over 70 countries at the International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit 2026 reaffirmed today the need to strengthen support for the subsea cables at the heart of global digital communications. A declaration issued at the summit’s closing in Porto, Portugal, together with a set of recommendations developed by the International Advisory Body on […]

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