Category: Technology

Assess exposure to multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Products to find Solutions, NCC-CSIRT advises users

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The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has issued an advisory for users to frequently review alerts for Cisco products to assess their exposure and find a comprehensive update solution.   The advisory, which also recommended using the appropriate software updates that are accessible from the vendor website, followed the identification of multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Products, especially the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows, which enables employees to access company servers from anywhere without compromising security.   The two vulnerabilities made it possible for a…

NCC to accelerate deployment of Emerging Technologies

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has stated that NCC will not relent in the promotion of latest and emerging technologies to energize business and the sector in Nigeria for the benefit of the country and its citizens.   Speaking to a cross section of stakeholders at the just-concluded Cyberchain Abuja 2022, Danbatta said the telecom sector has been a key booster of the Nigerian economic activities, transforming the way people live and work as well as increasing efficiency in other sectors…

NCC committed to FG’s Anti-Corruption Crusade ,says Prof Danbatta

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Consistent with its recognition as an ethically-compliant public institution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with other government agencies towards supporting Federal Government’s anti-corruption campaigns.   This was stated by the Director, Human Capital and Administration, Mr. Usman Malah, who represented the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, to host a delegation from the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), which paid a courtesy visit to commend NCC for…

Gambian Minister lauds Nigeria’s strides in telecom regulation

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The Gambian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, at the weekend in Abuja, said Nigeria’s giant strides in telecom regulation were the reason that the nation’s telecoms development has become a reference point.   Bah, who led a Gambian delegation, including industry regulators on a courtesy visit to the management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja, said the visit was prompted by the success, which Nigeria has witnessed in the sector, and the need for The Gambia to follow the same path of success.   He…

NCC Staff eulogise Aliyu, Aninweke in retirement

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As two management staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) completed the final stage of their disengagement with the regulatory body, the staff of the Commission have continued to eulogise their eventful tenure at the Commission.   Mallam Ibrahim Aliyu, who retired as the Head of Administration, and Chief Okechukwu Aninweke, Head of Risk Management, retired from the Commission upon attainment of 60 year mandatory age of retirement, and were celebrated at different occasions by the staff, who listed their sterling qualities and track record of achievements.   Executive Commissioner,…

10% Data Reversal: Telcos, NCC adamant, flays Presidential Directives

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF,       One week after the Presidential directive to Telcos to reverse the new 10% increase in Data charge , the service providers and NCC management had flayed the directive. This is coming as the data users groaned under intense pain with customers spending more than ten times on hourly, daily , weekly basis. A recharge of an average 1000 data that originally lasts for one month, but been used by users for barely one week , can hardly take an hour online. The ugly development…

NCC commends collaboration among Govt Agencies

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended the level of collaboration existing between government agencies which has contributed to a healthy approach to meeting the strategic objectives of different organisations.   Zonal Controller of Enugu Zone of the Commission, Ogbonnna Ugama, who received the leadership of Enugu Chapter of the Association of Heads of Federal Government Establishments (AHFGEs), on behalf of the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof Umar Danbatta, said such collaboration has assisted the Commission to achieve some of its goals.   Ugama told the AHFGEs delegation,…

NCC warns Parents against Children’s uncontrolled exposure to Online activities

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has charged parents and guardians to monitor and manage the engagement of their children online as the uncontrolled exposure to cyberspace is fraught with a lot of negativities to children’s wellbeing.   Contributing during the recent First Web Rangers Nigeria Summit in Abuja, a Google’s initiative that focuses on developing digital literacy and equipping telecom consumers with the knowledge they require for their online safety, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, said it became imperative for the parents to know what their children…

At 2022 Tech Innovation Awards,Danbatta commits to Enhancing Digital Economy

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As Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently won double awards at the 2022 Tech Innovation Awards (TIA), the telecom regulator has promised to ensure it bring full benefits of the digital economy to Nigerians for the overall development of the country. At the 6th edition of the annual awards, which took place in Lagos, the Commission was named The Innovative Telecom Regulator of the Year Award while its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, was honoured with the Telecom Industry Leader Award. Speaking after receiving the awards on behalf of the…

NCC offers Two more slots on 3.5GHz Band for 5G Services

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has put up another two slots of spectrum in the 3.5GHz Spectrum band for auction before end of 2022, to boost deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) services in Nigeria.   The process, which was made public on 21st October 2022 with the publication of the Draft Information Memorandum (IM) for the auction on the Commission’s website, invited stakeholders to study the Memorandum for purposes of making submissions ahead of a review of the IM on 16th November 2022.   The final IM is slated for…