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Lawyers as well as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises have expressed concerns that disconnecting telephone lines not linked to National Identification Numbers will worsen the economic challenges currently facing Nigerians. Telcos are expected to bar unlinked phone lines on Friday (today), following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s directive. The disconnection process was rolled out in stages, with […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission data showed that 5G adoption in Nigeria has reached 1.11% of all connections in January 2024. According to the data from its website, 5G saw a slight increase from 1.04% in December 2023. Despite this small increase, the overall pace of […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission said that voice and data services affected by undersea cable cuts have been fixed. A statement on Monday from NCC's Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, mentioned that services are now back to around 90 percent of their maximum usage levels. Details later …

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced plans to spearhead a global collaboration aimed at enhancing the protection of undersea cables. The minister disclosed this on X (former Twitter) on Sunday. Recognising the critical role these cables play in the digital economy, Tijani emphasized the need to review international laws and […]

The National Identity Management Commission and the Nigerian Communications Commission have announced a strategic partnership to improve the National Identification Number-SIM linkage procedures. This information was revealed on Sunday in a joint statement signed by the Technical Adviser, Media, and Communications to the DG/CEO of NIMC, Ayodele Babalola, and the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Reuben Muoka. […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission has urged Artificial Intelligence developers to be open about the data, algorithms and models used in systems to ensure fair and responsible use of AI to address challenges facing the country. The commission also called on AI organisations to handle personal data carefully, following strict privacy rules, and emphasized that consumers should understand […]