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New SMS-based Android Malware, TangleBot, Unleashed by Cybercriminals

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), again, has been informed of a new high-risk, critical and Short Messaging Service-based malware, TangleBot, infecting Android mobile devices. TangleBot employs more or less similar tactics as the recently-announced notorious FlutBot SMS Android malware that…

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ALTON’s position on Media Coverage of 5G, Aviation Operations

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) understands the concerns that industry stakeholders and customers of our members have been expressing in relation to the on-going debate in the United State of America (USA) over the risk of…

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TD Africa plans empowerment of 10m women by 2025

TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of tech, lifestyle and cutting-edge solutions has unveiled plans to engender a mindset shift and contribute to harnessing the latent potential of Nigeria’s burgeoning female population by empowering over 10 million women by 2025….

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NITDA engages stakeholders at grassroot

The National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) in its aspiration to be closer to its stakeholders, today, organized a one-day Stakeholders Engagement Program to cascade its programs, projects, and policies to the grassroots people. Speaking virtually during the first edition…

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NITDA boss highlights impacts of NDPR in Africa

The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi has opened up on the significant roles played by NDPR since 2019 in the nation’s technology space. Speacking at the 2022 National Privacy Week in Abuja, he said “The NDPR has made a…

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Awards to NCC, Danbatta Underscore Significance of Telecom to GDP

On a note that signals a momentous year for the Commission, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has already put two awards in its kitty, as it receives The REGULATOR OF THE YEAR Award for 2021. Its Executive Vice Chairman and…

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NITDA hosts Innovation Ecosystem Engagement – Listening Session

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) invited the general public to its virtual innovation ecosystem engagement slated for Thursday, January 27, 2022. The program is themed; “Fostering Collaboration: NITDA engages Nigerian Startup Ecosystem”. This program is aimed at nurturing…

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Download, activate MySmile App, recharge to earn 15% bonus

If you are a Smile subscriber and can download MySmile App, then you are in for a swell time. This is because a special 15% recharge bonus awaits you when you download the MySmile App and make use of it…

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‘Don’t Rest on Your Oars, Sustain Effective Service Delivery’

– Danbatta tasks staff of NCC Zonal Office Ibadan Staff of the Ibadan Zonal Office (IBZO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), have been tasked by the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, to sustain their commitment to…

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FG hails NCC’s Commitment to Enhancing Digital Skill in Youths

The Federal Government has applauded the commitment and dedication of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) towards enhancing digital skills development among youths, through implementation of various Information and Communication Technology skill acquisition programmes. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and…