Category: Technology

NCC’s Experiences at ITU Bolstering Nigeria’s Digital Transformation – Danbatta

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The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) vast experience as a long-standing member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has served as a booster to the Commission in its effective implementation of government policies, and in stimulating regulatory initiatives focused on advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation. The NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said.   Danbatta stated this while addressing global actors in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry at the ongoing Session of the ITU Council taking place in-person at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from…

NYSC TV: DG seeks partnership with TStv

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The National Youth Service Corps has indicated interest to collaborate with an indigeneous satellite television outfit, TStv, for the smooth take-off of its television station.   NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim disclosed this today when he paid a courtesy visit to the TStv Headquarters at Idu Industrial Layout, Abuja. Ibrahim, who was led on a guided tour of all the units of the media outfit by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Bright Echefu commended his initiative of establishing a purely indigenous media outfit.   He disclosed the need…

Regulatory Gaps in the Nigeria fintech Industry By Aliyu Ilias

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The regulation in financial technology in Nigeria is inadequate, this has allowed the players in the industry to take advantage of the citizen who is eager to benefit from the development in the industry, Save the consumers in it finding came across several people who had suffered the inadequacy of the regulations. The central bank of Nigeria has a department looking into financial services but relied on the National information technology development agency to monitor the financial digital platform. The question that is begging for an answer is, should an…

NCC, LBS mull collaboration on Capacity Building

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Lagos Business School of Pan-Atlantic University are considering forging a partnership that will result in developing customized capacity building interventions and overhauling of existing training courses offered by the LBS to address critical areas of needs of the Commission’s human capital development. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, emphasized the imperative of such collaboration during a visit of an LBS delegation led by the School’s Director, Executive Education, Victor Banjo, to the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja recently.…

NCC backs Bayelsa’s drive to boost Digital Infrastructure

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In keeping with its renowned tradition and belief in strategic partnership and collaboration, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the Bayelsa State Government in accelerating telecommunications infrastructure deployment, digital literacy and skills in the State. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, reiterated this commitment during a courtesy visit by a delegation from Bayelsa State to the Management of NCC in Abuja recently. Stating the purpose of the visit to the Commission, Bayelsa State’s Commissioner for Communications,…

NCC upgrades Emergency Communications Centres ….. As operational Centres increase to 25

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In continuation with its vision and strategy to ensure promptness, effectiveness and efficiency in the handling of emergency call services through the Emergency Communication Centres (ECC), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has embarked on the deployment of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) solution. This bolstering of the capacity of emergency response agencies is coming on the heels of Commission’s recent activation of the Taraba State ECC, thus bringing the total number of operational ECCs across the country to 25. The Taraba ECC joined the existing operational ECCs in 23 states of…

2022 WCRD : NCC assures of Robust Digital Infrastructure for Improved Financial Services ….. sets up TELCARE Desk for enhancing consumer protection

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate deployment of robust broadband infrastructure accessible to all Nigerians. This is to enhance their access to the required resources to carry out seamless digital financial services, irrespective of their locations and circumstances. The Commission gave the assurance at a programme organised to commemorate Year 2022 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD). At the programme which took place at the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, and implemented in the context of the global theme: ‘Fair Digital…

NCC marks 2022 World Consumer Rights Day: seeks protection against Digital finance fraud

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),has charged stakeholders in Telecom industry to do more in protecting consumers and keeping them informed on measures against digital financial loss. The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta,gave the charge in his speech at the 2022 World Consumer Rights Day,held in Abuja on Tuesday . The NCC Boss in his speech said; “Today’s event is remarkable because it aligns with the emerging realities in the Commission’s constant efforts to implement its mandate as the regulator of the telecommunications industry. “In the earlier…

NCC to sustain Drive for Digital Economy Transformation – Danbatta

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has emphasised the commitment of the Commission to continually drive initiatives that accelerate deployment of digital infrastructure, in order to enhance economic transformation of Nigeria.   Danbatta reiterated the commitment of the Commission while speaking at the NCC Day, at the recently-concluded 43rd Kaduna International Trade Fair, organised by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA).   Speaking on the overarching theme of the event “Strategising Nigerian Economy for…

Oyo Lawmaker, Hon Olawumi Oladeji Educates Parents on how to protect Children online ……. As Publisher unveils Internet Safety Magazine

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A member of Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji has received a special edition of Internet Safety Magazine from Mr. Rotimi Onadipe, CEO Onadipe Technologies and Founder, Internet Safety Magazine. According to Onadipe, the magazine is loaded with over 50 informative and educative articles on internet safety, written by him and published by over 300 news media organizations around the world. Some of the articles have also been used by stakeholders, researchers, scholars and authors in chapters…