Category: Technology

NCC not responsible for monitoring social media contents – Muoka

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has maintained that it does not possessed act to regulate the contents of the social media networks that many stakeholders have complained about.   The submission came during a recent visit of the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN), led by its Executive Secretary, Blessing Akinsolotu, who sought the intervention of the Commission on the worrisome and misleading content of social media platforms.   “We know that NCC, as the regulator of the telecoms industry, has greater role to play in helping to curb…

NCC-CSIRT recommends Two-Factor Authentication to Secure WhatsApp

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The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has recommended that users of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to avoid falling victim to account takeover by hackers.   In an advisory issued on Tuesday, NCC-CSIRT noted that WhatsApp, which is a Meta-owned service, was increasingly becoming a prime target for hackers and scammers who are always looking for ways to gain unauthorized access to users’ accounts.   The CSIRT described two-factor authentication (2FA) as an identity and access management security method that requires…

NCC clears air on alleged phone tracking, leakage

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reacted to allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” made against the Commission by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative Media.   While reacting to the allegations through a statement signed by Dr.Reuben Muoka,Director, Public Affairs,the Commission made the following clarifications: i. The Commission denies the allegations in their entirety.   ii. By the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003 and other extant Laws of the Federation, the Commission does not and cannot “track” nor “leak” telephone conversations of anyone.…

NCC accelerates broadband penetration to business owners

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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to continually drive initiatives that accelerate broadband deployment to increase penetration and make internet connection readily available to telecom consumers.     The EVC stated this at the 10th edition of Business 360 Clinics organised by Abuja Enterprises Agency (AEA) in Abuja.     Speaking on the theme of the event, “Technology Utilization and Innovation: Effects on SME Profitability and Productivity” in the context of the regulatory activities of the Commission, the EVC, who…

NCC restates commitment to Industry collaboration, inclusiveness

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it would continue to consult stakeholders on issues affecting telecommunication services deployments and developments, in line with its culture of inclusiveness, collaboration and partnership as predicated in its strategic focus. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission (EVC), Professor Garba Danbatta, represented by Reuben Muoka, Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of Food Basket Foundation International (FBFI), led by its Chief Executive Officer, Funmi Akinyele, during a courtesy visit to NCC Headquarters in Abuja, affirmed that the…

NCC-CSIRT warns of Pirated YouTube Software-related Malware

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The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has warned those looking to acquire pirated software and resources that they risk becoming victims of cybercriminal gangs that are using AI-generated YouTube videos to distribute malware.   NCC-CSIRT further warned in its advisory that the consequences of falling victim can be significant for individuals and organizations, resulting in critical damage like data theft, financial loss, identity theft, system damage, and reputation damage.   It said unsuspecting victims who watch these AI-generated tutorial videos will be duped into clicking on…

MARCH 18 POLLS : Nigeria’s Cyberspace records 3,834,244 attacks

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The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), has explained to the digital economy stakeholders and the general public the Ministry’s activities before, during, and after the 2023 Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections. Based on Minister’s directives, the Ministerial Standing Committee on Advisory Role for the Protection of Nigerian Cyberspace and ICT Infrastructure provided close oversight on the activities of the cybersecurity Centres, from Friday 17th March, 2023 to Monday 20th March, 2023. During this period and as previously reported, a series of hacking attempts…

FG removes Excise Duty for Telecoms Services

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The Federal Government has announced the removal of excise duty for telecom sub-sector of Nigeria’s Digital Economy Industry in line with the recommendations of the Committee it constituted to review the applicability of the Duty to the telecom sector which is considered already overburdened with taxation and sundry levies. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, disclosed this on Tuesday 21st March,2023 at a press briefing organised to provide updates on the status of the 5 per cent excise duty, whose applicability to the telecom sector…

NCC unveils Consumer TELCARE Centre at Abuja Airport

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The public concourse at the Terminal C of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja is the first beneficiary of a Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution and Enquires (TELCARE) Centre unveiled by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) was as one of the series of events to mark the 2023 International Consumers Rights Day celebrated by the Commission in Abuja last week Wednesday. The Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande, who unveiled the initiative, said the launch of the TELCARE, is the beginning of the helpdesk project expected to adorn some…

2023 World Consumer Rights Day:NCC reiterates commitment to protection of Telecom Consumers

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The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), Prof Umar Garba Danbatta said between March 15, 2022, till date the Commission has carried out its mandate in a manner that further strengthened consumer protection while safeguarding the interest of telecom consumers. He maintained that in addition to continuing implementation of the policy that ensured improved access to broadband connectivity, the Commission, through Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) constantly alerted consumers to cyber threats that could have led to the compromise of their financial profile through the execution…