ICT and Digital
NCC, ALTON to offer learners 100MB free daily data
Stanley Ihedigbo Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has announced plans to roll out a zero-rated data access initiative to provide learners with free daily access to approved educational platforms from October 1, 2026. Under the operator-sponsored…
Read More »Nigeria’s data consumption hits 1.66m Terabytes as NCC seeks fresh investment
L -R: Vice President, Middle East and Africa OOKLA, Mr. Tristan Muhader; Mr. Tristan Muhader, National Commissioner and CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) , Dr. Vincent Olatunji; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Hon. Dr. Jumoke Oduwole,CEO…
Read More »LG Electronics secures 57.1% consumer vote to win ‘Most Trusted Electronic Brand Award’
From L- R. PR Manager, LG Electronics, Moses Osime; Head, Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics, Mr. Paul Mba and Assistant Director, Nigerian Communications Commission, Temitope Ali- Balogun, at the Consumer Value Awards event in Lagos recently Stanley Ihedigbo LG Electronics has been recognised as the “Most Trusted Electronic Brand” at…
Read More »NCC targets digital barriers, empowers PWDs with skills, assistive technology
L -R: Director, Monitoring, Orientation and Evaluation, Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), Dr. Adekola Oluwafunmilayo: Assistant Director, Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST), Mr. Akeem Olayiwola; Director, Digital Economy, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Ms Helen Obi; Country Program Manager, Christian Blind Mission, (CBM), Nigeria Country…
Read More »NCC approves October 1 Go-Live for Zero-rated educational platforms
L-R: Chairman Governing Board, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Chief Idris Olorunnimbe; Hon Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida; Chairman Governing Board, National Universities Commission, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, during the Zero-Rated Access Launch, at The Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, recently …
Read More »NCC: 5m students to benefit as operators back free educational data scheme
Students flank Chairman of the Board, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Idris Olorunnimbe; Don Jazzy; and Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, during the unveiling of the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content Initiative aimed at promoting inclusive digital education through free access to approved learning…
Read More »NCC challenges innovators to break digital barriers as SORA wins 2026 Hackathon
L-R: Director, Research and Development, Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), Engr. Babagana Digima; Team Engineer, Sora, Isah Ladan;Director Digital Economy, NCC, Ms Helen Obi; Chief Executive Officer, Sora, Abdulhaqq Somoye; Head, Indigenous Content, NCC, Dr. Beluchi Nwanisobi, during the presentation of Cheques to the winner of the 4th Edition of Hackathon…
Read More »NCC raises alarm over 5,000 fibre cuts in six months, urges contractors to protect telecom infrastructure
L – R: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Rafiu Adeladan; Director, Directorate of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Protection (DCNAIP), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Air Vice Marshal Effiom Ewa; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, during the Stakeholders’ Workshop for the Protection…
Read More »Starbase Technologies launches Yolly, rewards users for watching, streaming, creating content
Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Starbase Technologies, a global technology ecosystem connecting creators and innovators to build technology solutions and launch software projects, has officially launched Yolly, a new social entertainment platform designed to transform digital participation by rewarding users for watching, streaming and creating content. The company said the…
Read More »NCC, REA unite to bridge power, connectivity gaps in underserved communities
L-R: Director, Legal Services, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr. Kashim Ibrahim; Executive Director, Technical Services (REA), Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar; Executive Commissioner, Technical Services Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Engr. Abraham Oshadami; and Director, Commission Secretariat (NCC), Mr Gwa Tobbie Mohammed, during the NCC-REA Stakeholders’ Forum and MoU Signing Ceremony, at…
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