FG visits, condoles with family of late Ex-NCC Commissioner, Zimit
The Federal Government at the weekend commiserated with the entire family of the late Alhaji Mukhtari Zimit, a former commissioner on the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Zimit served the Commission at the board level meritoriously for 11…
Minister restates Strengthening of Cybersecurity as NCC sets up CSIRT
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has reassured the commitment of the Federal Government in strengthening cybersecurity in the country. This is coming at a time the telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)…
ATCON gives date for National Dialogue on Telecoms, ICT Sector in Nigeria
As logistics planning gets hotter, the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has announced the date and venue of the upcoming National Dialogue on Telecoms and ICT Sector in Nigeria. A statement issued by the Executive Secretary, Mr Ajibola…
FG hardens SIM policy, wants subscribers’ to update with NIN before Dec 1, 2020
The Federal Government has deepened the SIM card registration policy to now include the National Identification Number (NIN) from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). A statement made available to Business Hilights weekend from the office of the Technical Assistant…
NCC flags off nationwide cybersecurity awareness drills with Abuja students
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken to class rooms to for the training of Nigerian children and youth on the dangers of cybercriminals and how to protect themselves. The move which started with students from 24 private and public…
Pantami rates NCC’s role in telecoms regulatory standards highest
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has acknowledged the important role being played by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in consistently spearheading regional and global initiatives that allow the country to make concrete contributions…
Minister lectures on data value to economy, security management at Minna Varsity
The Honourable Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has given insights on the importance of biometric data harmonization on economic planning and national security management. Speaking as the guest lecturer at the 29th Convocation Lecture…
Just in: Minister announces FG’s anger over states hike in RoW for InfraCos
The Federal Government Tuesday announced with anger, the receipt of the decision of some states of the Federation to increase the Right of Way (ROW) charges in disregard of the resolutions reached by the National Economic Council (NEC). In a…
Pantami’s ambition may cause inter-ministerial, agency confusion—Experts
Contrary to wide acceptability expected from many, pundits in communications and telecoms have raised serious concerns over the working templates of the change in the nomenclature of former Ministry of Communications which was renamed Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy…
NITDA ups compliance enforcement for Public Internet Access providers
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has given strong indication in enforcing strict compliance with the Public Internet Access (PIA) Regulation, issued pursuant to Section 6 of the NITDA Act 2007. Business Hilights recalls that the PIA Regulation is…
