The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the country to comply with regulatory frameworks emplaced by the Commission towards ensuring the security and safety of their networks for telecom consumers. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, gave the charge at the …

Globacom has announced data roaming plans for Nigerians performing the 2023 pilgrimage in Mecca. According to the telecommunication firm, this was to allow the pilgrims the chance to communicate, capture and share moments with their loved ones back home. The firm said it had introduced unique Glo data roaming packages enabling subscribers to take advantage of its data services in …

To unlock the full potential of the fifth generation (5G network), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to prioritise the privacy of the consumers’ data and maintain its ethical use always. NCC gave the charge yesterday at the 2023 Nigeria DigitalSense Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) organised by an online publication, ITRealms with a theme: ‘Data …

Itel mobile company, makers of Itel mobile phones, has distributed branded school bags and learning materials to LEA Primary School and Junior Secondary Schools at Jikwoyi 2 Dagbana in FCT, Abuja. This, it said, is part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in the sector. The CSR initiative: “Love always on”, is aimed at empowering pupils and students. Head …

Meta Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg has announced that WhatsApp users can now edit a message within 15 minutes of sending the message. In a brief statement on his official Facebook page on Monday, Zuckerberg wrote: “You can now edit your WhatsApp messages up to 15 mins after they’re sent”, In a blog post, the company said the feature is available …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cautioned members of the public on the fraudulent activities of those it described as loan sharks. This is as the commission said it had received more than 20,000 complaints from those who have fallen victim to the sharp practices of online fraudsters. The commission’s Head of Consumers Affairs Bureau, Mr. Ayanbanji Ojo, made the …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that there are many fraudulent ways traders and other members of the public can be defrauded online. The commission advised traders to beware of various online tactics aimed at defrauding them. The commission made these disclosures during its telecom consumers sensitisation program themed “ “Shine Your Eyes- No Fall Mugu” held on Thursday. …

Montana on Wednesday became the first US state to ban TikTok, with the law set to take effect next year as the debate escalates over the impact and security of the popular video app. The prohibition signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte will serve as a legal test for a national ban on the Chinese-owned platform, something that lawmakers …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted telecommunications operators in Nigeria the approval to disconnect banks over N120 billion unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) debt, according to the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). ALTON Chairman Mr Gbenga Adebayo in Lagos said in a statement on Friday that the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) would disconnect banks if they failed …

Billionaire Twitter owner, Elon Musk has said that he has hired a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the social media platform he acquired in last October. Musk, who announced in a Twitter post on Thursday, said the new CEO will be starting in six weeks while his role will transition to being the Executive Chair, an oversight role. He …