Archives Tag: NCC
₦2 Million Grand Prize on Offer in the NCC Annual Innovation Competition 2023 for Startups
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is inviting startups and tech hubs from across Nigeria to enter its annual innovation competition. It says that the contest, which is aimed at supporting creative problem-solving tech solutions, will see top participants awarded up to ₦2 million in prize money. Read more about Opportunities This year’s edition of … Continue reading ₦2 Million Grand Prize on Offer in the NCC Annual Innovation Competition 2023 for Startups
NCC Rejects MTN And Airtel Tariff Hike
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s telecom regulator, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has rejected the recent 10% tariff increase on voice and data services by MTN and Airtel, telecom service providers in Nigeria. Read more about Tech The tariff increase is said to be a result of inflation and general economic hardship as faced by individuals and businesses alike … Continue reading NCC Rejects MTN And Airtel Tariff Hike
Much Ado About e-Transmission Of Voting Results
April 19, 2022
The ongoing drama at the National Assembly over the inclusion of a clause electronic transmission of election results has further exposed the hypocrisy among the political rank and file. Read more about Politics In a rare expose forced by Senate Minority leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe, the PDP member forced a voice vote when the Senate … Continue reading Much Ado About e-Transmission Of Voting Results
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Multichoice’s Fate and the MTN Fine of 2015
April 19, 2022
MultiChoice’s bank accounts have been blocked over allegations of ₦1.8 trillion tax fraud and feelers from the public are testing if this is another industry capture. The tech industry was caught unawares in 2015 when the newly formed government of Muhammadu Buhari slammed a fine on MTN Nigeria. The charges and the offence lacked substance. … Continue reading Multichoice’s Fate and the MTN Fine of 2015
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WhatsApp’s New Privacy Update Worries Regulators
April 19, 2022
The announcement by WhatsApp that users who do not agree to share their personal data with Facebook will have their accounts deleted by February 8 generated backlash earlier in the year. After this episode, Facebook decided to extend the deadline to May 15, 2021. And just because of the WhatsApp policy update, many users … Continue reading WhatsApp’s New Privacy Update Worries Regulators
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NCC’s Device Management System For Phone Users Raises Privacy Concerns
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is in the process of deploying a Device Management System (DMS) that is said to curtail the counterfeiting of mobile devices, prevent mobile theft, kidnapping, and enhance national security. Read more about Tech This development is coming roughly two weeks after the NCC announced it has successfully assigned 54 … Continue reading NCC’s Device Management System For Phone Users Raises Privacy Concerns
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NIN-SIM Linkage: FG Extends Deadline To June 30
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian government has extended the deadline for the ongoing National Identification Number (NIN) and subscriber identity module (SIM) linkage from May 6th, 2021, to June 30th. Read more about Tech The directive for the extension was made by Dr Isa Pantami, the Nigerian Minister of communications and digital economy following a virtual meeting … Continue reading NIN-SIM Linkage: FG Extends Deadline To June 30
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SIM-NIN Linkage: Courts Bars FG From Disconnecting SIM Cards
April 19, 2022
Following pleas from Nigerians that the April 6, 2021 deadline for SIM-NIN linkage be extended again by the government, a Federal High Court in Lagos on March 23, 2021, barred the government from blocking SIM cards not linked come April 9. Read more about NIN It will be recalled that the Nigerian Ministry of … Continue reading SIM-NIN Linkage: Courts Bars FG From Disconnecting SIM Cards
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Nigeria Internet Usage Reaches 85.9m Users
April 19, 2022
The NCC has revealed that Nigeria’s internet usage numbers have now hit 85.9 million subscribers by the end of the last quarter of 2020. The figure is a 20% increase from the year before. It is not clear how much of the number are active subscribers but the number is a positive indicator of … Continue reading Nigeria Internet Usage Reaches 85.9m Users
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FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage By Eight Weeks
April 19, 2022
Following a meeting between the Nigerian communication minister, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, and relevant stakeholders in the industry on Monday, February 1, 2021, the federal government has decided to extend the deadline for linking National Identification Number and Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) by eight weeks. Read more about NIN This means that the February … Continue reading FG Extends NIN-SIM Linkage By Eight Weeks
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Here Is How To Link Your NIN To Your 9mobile Sim
April 19, 2022
Through the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), the Federal Government of Nigeria has mandated that the National Identification Number(NIN) be linked to all sims. Read more about NIN Below is how to link your NIN to your 9mobile sim card. To link NIN to your 9mobile line, simply; Dial *200*8# and follow the steps to submit your … Continue reading Here Is How To Link Your NIN To Your 9mobile Sim
How To Link Your NIN To Your Airtel Sim
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government of Nigeria has postponed the deadline for the NIN/Sim card linkage to the 9th of February 2021, however, do not wait for a better time to get yours done. Just follow these simple steps and link your NIN to your Airtel sim card. Read more about NIN To link your NIN with … Continue reading How To Link Your NIN To Your Airtel Sim
How To Link Your NIN To Your MTN Sim Card
April 19, 2022
As the buzz gets bigger and time, running out, Nigerians make frantic efforts to get their National Identification Number (NIN) and link the same to their various sim cards. Below is how you can link your NIN to your MTN sim card. Read more about NIN MTN Users To link your NIN: Dial *785# using … Continue reading How To Link Your NIN To Your MTN Sim Card
Communications Commission Insists Deadline For NIN Registration Still Stands
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC) has insisted that its stipulated deadlines for mobile phone users to integrate their SIMs with their identification numbers or face the consequence of having their phone lines blocked, still stands. Read more about Tech The NCC has maintained its position despite calls for the NIN registration deadline to be … Continue reading Communications Commission Insists Deadline For NIN Registration Still Stands
FG Extends NIN Connection To SIM Registration Deadline
April 19, 2022
Following outcries and criticism by Nigerians over the December 30, 2020, deadline set by the Nigerian Communication Commission for Nigerians to link their National Identification Number (NIN) with their SIM registration, the Federal government has extended the deadline to ensure everyone meets up with the deadline. This disclosure was made through an official statement … Continue reading FG Extends NIN Connection To SIM Registration Deadline
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