Category: Tech
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Reps advance bill to ensure free access to internet in public places
A bill for an Act to provide legal framework for free internet access programme in selected public places in Nigeria and for related matters has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives.
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Gov. Yusuf injects N2bn into Kano GSM market gutted by fire
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has pledged to inject two billion Naira for the redevelopment of the Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano metropolis which was gutted by fire.
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Telecom services crucial for national security- NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said telecom services are crucial for ensuring national security, particularly in addressing issues that require effective communication.
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USSD charges: How we determine service rates – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed how telecoms service tariffs and rates are determined for mobile network providers in the country.
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Iran cut off from global telecoms
London-based NetBlocks organisation that monitors cybersecurity said Iranians are largely cut off from global communications after their internet went down.
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Tijani elected ITU’s vice-chair in Geneva
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council in Geneva.
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Banks begin deducting USSD charges from customers’ airtime today
Telecom subscribers in Nigeria will now be charged directly by their mobile network operators for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services, starting Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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ARCON threatens legal actions against Facebook owners
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has threatened to file legal actions against Meta Inc, owners of Facebook and a number of other social media apps.
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Police uncover WhatsApp fraud syndicate targeting Nigerians
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed that its National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC) has uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated cyber fraud syndicate responsible for hijacking several WhatsApp accounts of citizens, particularly prominent figures, and subsequent attempts to defraud contacts within its network.
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Customs develops tech to tackle smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has developed a technology with which to tackle smuggling and manage transporting at the nation’s borders.