Tag: Digital Infrastructure

NITDA DG urges massive investment in digital infrastructure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has issued a clarion call for massive investment in Africa’s digital public infrastructure, described it as the foundation for sustainable transformation, job creation, and intra-African trade. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Sustainability Week Africa held at The Westin, Cape Town, Inuwa declared that Africa’s economic destiny depend on its “compute capacity,” which he said is central to achieving digital independence and competitiveness in the global economy. “In the 21st century, compute power is a primary factor of production,…

NCC restates commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s critical Digital Infrastructure …… Urges unified action to protect Telecom assets under Presidential Order

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its leadership role in protecting the country’s telecommunications infrastructure, recently designated as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) under a June 2024 Presidential Order.   Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, stated this in Abuja on Friday at the 2nd Strategic Stakeholders Meeting of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON). His keynote address, themed “Building Resilience in Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure: The Executive Order and Beyond”, was delivered on his behalf by Mrs. Chioma Ibe, Assistant Director, Compliance Monitoring and…

Galaxy Backbone explores strategic collaboration with NCS, NCBN on digital infrastructure development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a move to deepen inter-agency collaboration and bolster Nigeria’s digital transformation drive, Galaxy Backbone Limited has initiated strategic talks with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and its communication arm, the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN), during a courtesy visit to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, May 2, 2025. As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional partnerships and support government agencies with reliable digital infrastructure, Galaxy Backbone Limited on Thursday, May 2, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Customs Broadcasting Network (NCBN) at the Nigeria…

NCC backs Bayelsa’s drive to boost Digital Infrastructure

Emporium Reporters

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,…

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

Emporium Reporters

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 reaffirms commitment to promotion of Indigenous content In Digital Infrastructure,Competition

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The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, has reiterated its total commitment at promoting indigenous content in the telecommunications sector. The Executive Vice Chairman, Professor Umar Danbatta made this known while delivering a keynote address titled “ESTABLISHING RULES AND LAWS FOR THE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL CONTENT PROMOTION POLICY IN THE NATIONAL TELECOMS SECTOR”at the maiden Virtual Policy Implementation Assisted Forum event (PIAFo) on the National Policy for Promotion of Indigenous Content in the Nigerian Telecommunications Sector. Prof. Umar Danbatta, said this will enable the Commission to deliver on the stipulated targets…

Digital Infrastructure, Literacy Key to Reaping Transformational Benefits of ICT – NCC Boss … receives AKTH appreciation award

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that robust digital infrastructure and literacy are key to reaping the transformational benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across public and private institutions in the country.   Danbatta stated this when he received a delegation of the Top Management Committee (TMC) of the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano (AKTH), who paid him a courtesy visit at the Kano Zonal Office of the Commission at the weekend.   During the visit, the AKTH team…