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BREAKING: Nigeria orders prosecution of violators of Twitter ban
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has directed for immediate prosecution of offenders of the Federal Government ban...
Twitter ban: Nigerian Telecom operators comply with FG’s order, block access to microblogging platform
The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria, ALTON, an industry group, says it had received directives from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, the industry regulator, to suspend access to Twitter.
NCC donates 100 mattresses to FCT NYSC orientation camp
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has donated 100 mattresses worth over N1 million to the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Abuja.
Pantami seeks unbundling of NIPOST, says postal regulator shouldn’t double as operator
The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has called for the establishment of an independent regulator for effective operations of the Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST.
From July, Nigerians must submit their phone IDs — NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has declared that mobile subscribers in Nigeria must submit their International Mobile Equipment Identity, IMEI, of their phones from July.
Nigerian govt extends NIN-SIM linkage deadline to June 30
The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline National Identification Number, NIN, and Subscriber Identity Module, SIM, integration exercise untill June 30.
NCC pledges support as Nigerian tertiary institutions launch anti-plagiarism software
Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC, has pledged institutional support for the newly launched anti-plagiarism software, to tackle incessant plagiarism and other copyright abuses in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
We’re yet to start rolling out new SIM cards – Network providers
Network providers across the different telecommunications network in Lagos say they are yet to receive approval to resume registration of new Subscriber Identification Module, SIM.
NCC arrests 5 suspects over SIM card registration fraud
As part of its routine enforcement activities to sanitize the industry of criminal elements, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has arrested no fewer than five suspected individuals for allegedly engaging in fraudulently registering and selling Subscriber Identity Module, SIM, cards.
Nigerian govt lifts ban on new SIMs registration
The Federal Government has lifted the ban on new Subscribers Identification Module, SIMs, card registration, effective from Monday, April 19, 2021.
NIN: 1 month extension inadequate — NATCOM
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers, NATCOMS has said that the one-month extension for the National Identification Number, NIN, registration by the Federal Government is not enough to capture all Nigerians.
Reps intervene in USSD N42bn dispute between telecom operators, banks
The House of Representatives has urged telecommunication operators to halt the planned withdrawal of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD, services to financial institutions in the country.
Nigerian gov approves establishment of SIM swap centers in 774 LGAs
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of SIM swap centers in each of the 774 Local Government Areas in the country.
SIM Registration vendors beg Nigerian govt to restore their source of livelihood
The Association of SIM Registration of Nigeria has appealed to the Federal Government to restore their source of livelihood by lifting the suspension on SIM registration.
NCC donates computers to NFIU – Director
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has donated desktop computers and laptops to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, to enhance its ICT usage for operational efficiency, the NCC Director of Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde has said.
BREAKING: Nigerian govt extends NIN/SIM linkage deadline
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for linkage of National Identity Numbers with Subscribers Identity Module, SIM, cards by eight weeks, from February 9 to April 6, 2021.
Court fixes date for hearing as lawyer sues FG for ‘forcing’ Nigerians to link NIN with SIM Cards
A Federal High Court Lagos on Monday, fixed February 15 to hear a suit challenging the ongoing process of linking the National Identification Number, NIN, with Mobile lines.
Osaka becomes co-owner of women’s football club
Three-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has become part owner of the North Carolina Courage, the National Women’s Soccer League, NWSL, team said on Thursday.
Privacy: Data of Nigeria and Nigerians 99% secure — Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali-Pantami has assured Nigerians and the international community that citizens’ and the country’s data are 99 per cent secure.
NCC renews Airtel Nigeria’s license
Airtel Africa, a telecommunications provider in 14 countries, says the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has approved the renewal of spectrum licenses in 900 and 1800 Megahertz, MHZ, for its subsidiary Airtel Nigeria.
NCC speaks on plans to disconnect millions of telephone subscribers over NIN
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has cleared the air on speculations of impending mass disconnection of telephone subscribers.
Nigerian govt issues new policy for SIM ‘welcome-back’
The Federal Government has approved a Subscribers Identification Module, SIM, Card replacement policy for subscribers who may have lost, misplaced or damaged their cards.
Pantami launches mobile app for securing NIN slip
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has approved the development and release of an improved National Identity Number, NIN, slip and a mobile application that will help in securing NIN.
BREAKING: Nigerian govt extends deadline for NIN update on SIM Cards
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for the provision of a National Identification Number by telecommunication service subscribers.
