The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to promote public awareness, responsible communication and sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of the NIPR, led by its President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Maida said the Commission would continue working with professional bodies such as the NIPR to enhance stakeholder engagement and deepen public…
Day: July 7, 2026
NCC Urges Students to Protect Telecom Infrastructure, Deepen Digital Engagement
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Nigerian students to play an active role in protecting telecommunications infrastructure, describing telecom facilities as critical national assets essential for education, innovation, economic growth and digital connectivity. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call during a courtesy visit by the newly elected leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He was represented by the Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha. Dr. Maida congratulated…
PHOTONEWS: Humanitarian Ministry Celebrates Permanent Secretary Olubunmi Olusanya on Birthday
The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, alongside the Ministry’s management, staff and well-wishers, celebrated the birthday of the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, in recognition of his dedicated service, exemplary leadership and commitment to the Ministry’s mandate. The birthday celebration was held at the Permanent Secretary’s Conference Room at the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Nigeria Customs Deploys INTERPOL Data Centre to Strengthen Border Security, Intelligence Operations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has taken a major step to strengthen border security and intelligence gathering with the deployment of an INTERPOL Data Centre at its Headquarters in Abuja, providing officers with direct access to one of the world’s largest criminal intelligence networks. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, announced the development during a demonstration of the facility, describing it as a significant milestone in the Service’s technology-driven transformation and intelligence-led enforcement strategy. According to Adeniyi, modern Customs enforcement has gone beyond traditional compliance measures, with technology becoming indispensable…
