Tag: NCC
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FG tightens grip against lottery, gaming platforms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC).
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Does the Cybercrime Act protect Empress Njamah and other tormented? – By Okoh Aihe
Those who rail against social media have their reasons. They are aware of the beauty, advantages and even the opportunities the various platforms can confer. But they are more troubled by the scurrilities the platforms can dredge up and splash on the face of a society already reeling from the malfeasance of politicians without conscience.
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Even with technology, time outsmarts the politician – By Okoh Aihe
The ephemerality of time is one thing that gnaws the innards of the politician. If a wish list was possible in the New Year, he would ask God for time to stay still, you know, like Joshua making that great declaration for the sun to remain still right in the middle of the sky, over…
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With NITDA Bill, NASS prepares hemlock for telecoms industry – By Okoh Aihe
Writing on the NITDA Bill on September 1, this year, this writer concluded aphoristically: This particular Bill is outrageous and annoyingly duplicitous, a grotesque mirror image of the original already in existence. The National Assembly should be wary of all contraptions that come in the name of Bill, including this ostentatious manifestation of ignorance, arrogance…
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Malware Attack: NCC-CSIRT warns against malware attack on 300,000 android devices
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has warned against a malware attack that steals Facebook account credentials also known as “Schoolyard Bully”. NCC-CSIRT said it had infected over 300,000 android devices, which prompted an advisory reminding users to only download applications from official sites and application stores. The Director of Public…
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NCC seeks identification, elimination of risks in telecom sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has embarked on a regulatory step to sensitize the industry about the need for proper and continuous risk identification with the view to managing such risks before they affect the health of the industry.
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For 5G, little lessons that build an industry – By Okoh Aihe
What seemed a miscarriage of reality last year was righted last week when mobile service provider, Airtel, became the sole contender in a 5G Auction scheduled for this month. As the sole bidder, Airtel will now shell out the sum of $273.6m as payment for a Lot of 100MHz in the 3.5GHz spectrum band.
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We will ensure a competitive market that fosters fair inclusion of all players – NCC
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has stated that the commission will ensure a competitive market for communications services that foster fair inclusion of all players, and promote local content and innovative services in ways that will facilitate new investment, job creation and consumer satisfaction. Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, of…
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How to end unsolicited messages by network providers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged network subscribers to leverage on its short code 2442 to end unsolicited messages by the Value Added Services (VAS) providers and network providers.
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BREAKING: Airtel emerges sole bidder for second 5G spectrum auction
Airtel Nigeria has emerged as the sole bidder for the second auction of the 5G spectrum by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).