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FG sets up DEIWG, calls for Cyber Security Research Centre

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Digital Economy Industry Working Group (DEIWG) to serve as an action group and Public Private Dialogue (PPD) platform to be formed by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group and the Federal Ministry of Communications and…

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Gambian Minister applauds Nigeria’s strides in telecom regulation

The Gambian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, at the weekend in Abuja, said Nigeria’s giant strides in telecom regulation are the reason that the nation’s telecoms development has become a reference point. Bah, who led a Gambian…

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9mobile Appoints Nkem Oni-Egboma as Chief Financial Officer

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services (EMTS) Limited, operating as 9mobile, has announced the appointment of Mrs Nkem Oni-Egboma, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO. Oni-Egboma, a thoroughbred professional, brings to 9mobile a rich work experience in the financial services industry with expertise…

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NCC Eulogise Aliyu, Aninweke in Retirement

As two management staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) complete 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…

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NDPB, FCCPC seal deal on Consumer Rights, Data Protection

Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for the purposes of protecting consumer rights and personal data as well fostering healthy trade competition within the Nigerian economic…

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EIB backs MTN Nigeria with EUR 100m for high-speed network expansion

Largest ever EIB financing for high-speed telecom in Africa Over 74 million customers to benefit from transformed digital communications Investment to enhance capacity and expand coverage of the 4G network in Lagos and Ogun States The European Investment Bank (EIB)…

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NCC Commends Collaboration among Government Agencies

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended the level of collaboration existing between government agencies which have contributed to a healthy approach to meeting the strategic objectives of different organisations. Zonal Controller of Enugu Zone of the Commission, Ogbonnna Ugama,…

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NCC Advises Parents against Children’s Exposure to Online Activities

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged 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…

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Cellulant, Mastercard Partner to Empower African Customers on Digital Commerce Market

The partnership will enable customers to pay globally with a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to the Cellulant wallet, Tingg Mastercard’s technology will enable consumers to shop online with or without a bank account, through a simple and secure payment…

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Excited Glo winners receive prizes in special Ofala Promo

As the 2022 Ofala Festival climaxed on Sunday in Onitsha, Anambra State, lucky winners in the special Glo customer reward promo designed for the yearly event went home with exciting prizes. The  Ime Obi,  palace of Obi of Onitsha, Igwe…