Dr Bashir Gwandu
Business
  • November 11, 2024

Telecoms Expert Bashir Gwandu Pushes for Unblocking of Nigeria & Nine Other’s Access to 600MHz Mobile Spectrum 

Former former Acting Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Dr. Bashir Gwandu, is pushing for the unblocking of Nigeria, Senegal, Mauritania, Libya, Chad, Gambia, Sudan, Namibia, Somalia, and Tanzania from having access 600 megahertz (MHz) band mobile spectrum allocations. According to him, the 600MHz band issue is clear: the world is moving […]

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Business
  • November 11, 2024

Google Joins Mobile Ecosystem Forum with Expertise to Boost Ecosystem

Google has joined membership community of Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) to bring its expertise to the wider MEF community. In statement, MEF said that this collaboration will expand opportunities for all members to engage on the topic of RCS (rich communication services). RCS is part of the future of business communications and by being part […]

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Internet

MOBILE DATA DEPLETION: NCC Reveals How Smart Device Advance Features Deplete Data Fast

After several many social media campaigns on how to avoid repeated fast mobile internet data depletion, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), again took the pains of having a one-on-one conversation with consumers on how to conserve their data subscription. The Commission also educated consumers on how smartphones features can play a smart one on them […]

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Martins Okpeke Receives the award from the Executive Secretary of Association of License Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, Gbonlahan Awonuga
 Business

ITPulse Editor Gets Digital Reporting Excellence Award

Martin Ekpeke, Managing Editor of ITPulse, a Nigerian online Information and Communications Technology (ICT) news platform, was awarded the prestigious Digital Reporting Excellence Award at the Africa Tech Alliance Excellence (ATAEx) Awards. The award, presented by Tech Castle Foundation, recognizes Ekpeke’s exceptional coverage of cyber threats, digital privacy, and the evolving online security landscape. “We […]

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News

NCC Seeks NJI Support in Adapting Existing Legal Principles to Tackle Complexities of Emerging Technologies.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is worried by the challenge of adapting existing legal principles to the complexities of emerging and evolving technologies. According to the Commission, Nigerians are eager to see a new chapter of digital justice, where the roles played by the judiciary are effectively translated and adapted into online contexts. Addressing judges […]

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Business

Equinix Appoints Wole Abu as Managing Director in West Africa to Lead Regional Expansion of Digital Infrastructure 

Equinix, Inc, the world’s digital infrastructure company™, has appointed Wole Abu as its Managing Director in West Africa to lead the integration and expansion of the business.  In his role, Wole will oversee the Equinix business in Nigeria, Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire and will work closely with both local businesses and multinational companies to build on the strong foundations for connectivity and growth in […]

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Dr Aminu addressing the delegates.
 Business

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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News

Nigeria’s Telecoms Subscriber’s Base Begins Massive Crash, Tele-denstty Down By 71.46%

There has been a significant drop in Nigeria’s telecoms subscriber base in the last seven months starting from March 2024. According statistics sighted by TechnologyMirror removal of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was responsible for the huge drop of the number. In his latest industry statistics report, the numbers telecoms […]

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Business

Starlink Warns Nigerians Against Dangers of Patronising Unauthorised Dealers

Starlink, a global leader in satellite internet technology cautions customers, advising against purchasing from unauthorized grey market products. A statement from the company noted that each Starlink kit is equipped with a unique serial number tailored to the country of activation. Kits obtained from grey markets will not be activated, and any kits currently active […]

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News

ITU Global Innovation Forum Moves to Enhance Digital Innovation, Identifies Key Ways

The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has identified key ways to help close the “digital innovation gap.” The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors from expanding collaboration to attracting investment, are meant to spur sustainable economic growth and find solutions to pressing societal challenges through accelerated, and localized, technology innovation. […]

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