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. …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sensitised traders in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on how to reduce data usage on mobile telecommunications network. At the third edition of Market Conversation held at Bodija International Market, Ibadan on Wednesday, NCC’s Head of Consumers Affairs, Mr Ayanbanji Ojo said that there would be excessive use of data when some apps were running …

The Director General of Gavel Institute of Parliamentary Studies (GIPS), Comrade Fatai Jimoh has expressed delight at the objective manner with which the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security conducted its rescheduled public hearing on a Bill for an Act to repeal and re-enact National Information Technology Development Agency (NITD) Act, 2007. Jimoh  said that “the public hearing actually …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted allegations of phone tracking and leakage of audio conversations among Nigerians and notable personalities. In a statement by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr Reuben Muoka, the commission said the allegations had been referred to security agencies for investigation and appropriate actions. The NCC noted it had been inundated with enquiries by the …

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have agreed to work closely with relevant stakeholders as the former inches closer to developing a regulatory framework to provide operational guidelines for submarine cable and pipeline operators in Nigeria. Officials of both organs of government reached this agreement at a pre Audit meeting on submarine …

The National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) is to collaborate with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving national security. Speaking during a visit to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja recently, the …

Mobile internet subscribers in Nigeria rose from 139 million in October 2021 to 152.71  million in October, this year, accounting to recent update of telecoms industry statistics posted on the website of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This implies that about 12.17 million additional subscribers were added to the service providers’ networks within the last one year. Global System for …

The Nigerian Communications Commission‘s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has advised users of video telephony platform – Zoom – to install the latest update of the software from its publisher’s official website following the discovery of vulnerabilities that allow a remote attacker to exploit the app. In its latest advisory, NCC-CSIRT reported that the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) …

The eWorld Forum ’22 and unveiling of the book, Nigeria Drivers of Digital Prosperity will hold on 7th July with the Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe presiding. While announcing that Ndukwe has confirmed his attendance, the event organiser, Aaron Ukodie said the Forum’s theme is: “4G, 5G, Broadband Connectivity and the Economy”. Ndukwe’s 10 years as Executive Vice …

Telecommunication subscribes may have to pay 40 per cent more than the current charges for calls, Short Message Service (SMS) and data. The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) attributed the proposed increase on the rising cost of running a business in the nation. If the regulatory authority, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approves the proposal, the price …