NIN-SIM linkage: FG directs telcos to bar outgoing calls on unlinked lines
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Government has directed telecommunication companies to bar outgoing calls for telephone lines that have not complied with the […]
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Nigerian Government urges citizens to link NIN to SIM without delay
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – In preparation for the enforcement of the directive by the Nigerian government, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. […]
Buhari welcomes $200m African Development Centre by Microsoft
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria is poised to welcome more initiatives and investments in digital technology as he expressed appreciation to Microsoft’s 200 million dollars […]
Pantami inaugurates new NCC’s board member, Bindawa
…Tasks commission on synergy, policy implementation By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has formally […]
Communications Minister urges NCC board to protect telecom consumers
Prof. Isa Pantami Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has urged the board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), to protect telecom […]
Strike: ASUU payment platform, UTAS, failed integrity test, FG insists
The Federal Government says it is still waiting for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to upgrade and return to it the Universities Transparency […]
FG hands over 5G spectrum to NCC for deployment
Says 5G will revolutionize the fourth industrial revolution…. By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami on Thursday […]
101 million subscribers risk disconnection as SIM-NIN deadline nears
Over 101 million telecommunication subscribers risk disconnection if the December 31 deadline for the National Identity Number and Subscriber Identity Module data verification is not […]
FG introduces digital tokens to replace NIN slip – Minister
The Federal Government has introduced a suite of digital Tokens to replace the aging NIN slip and polycarbonate card. The Minister of Communications and Digital […]
FEC approves $1.9bn to boost power supply from 5,000 to 7,000 megawatts
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 1.9 billion dollars for the procurement of equipment for the nation’s power sector to boost power supply across […]
Nigeria to have widest 5G coverage in Africa by 2022 — Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has assured that by 2022, Nigeria would have the largest Fifth Generation (5G) coverage in […]
SERAP asks court to stop Buhari, others from shutting down telecoms
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the court for “an order of perpetual injunction to […]
ASUU sets up committee to probe Pantami’s professorship
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is setting up a committee to probe the circumstances leading to the appointment of the Minister […]
NIN enrollment reaches 67m – Pantami
The Federal Government has said no fewer than 67 million people have registered for National Identification Number (NIN), which is the foundation for economy growth […]
Pantami seeks collaboration for effective deployment of 5G
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has urged stakeholders of the telecommunications industry to collaborate for effective deployment of the Fifth […]
Cybersecurity: NCC resolves to boost confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has resolved to boost trust and confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy by ensuring strict adherence […]