Business

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Technology

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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Business

  Satellite IoT Revenue to Hit $2.9bn Soon but Investment in Robust Cybersecurity Solutions Critical, Says Report

Experts in the Internet of Things market, has found that total global satellite IoT revenue will grow from $2.9 billion in 2024 to $5.8 billion in 2027. Juniper Research studies attributed this substantial growth to the increasing need for IoT connectivity in remote locations and areas that cannot be easily served by traditional terrestrial networks, […]

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Technology

NCC, NITDA, PalmPay to Sponsor  AfriTECH 4.0

The Nigerian Communications Commission [NCC], the National Information Technology Development Agency [NITDA] and PalmPay, have joined the line-up of partners and sponsors of the Africa Tech Alliance Forum, fourth edition, [AfriTECH 4.0] Scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 07, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria, AfriTECH 4.0 is Africa’s premier technology and innovation conference, uniting key […]

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