Tag: NCC
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NCC warns against apps by Mobile Apps Group in Google Play Store
Following the constant introduction of malicious apps into Google Play Store, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has advised against the installation of apps from the offending publisher, the ‘Mobile Apps Group’, whose products were discovered to contain Trojans and adware that are harmful to users and their privacy.
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A little alert before another 5G auction in December – By Okoh Aihe
Nigeria is in dire straits. She needs money for daily runs and is bungling on the edge of extreme desperation. Desperation can lead to selling of metal scraps for survival or even selling off national assets, as proposed in the 2023 Budget, what in the case of an individual, is pawning, that is, selling off…
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NCC to accelerate deployment of emerging technologies in Nigeria
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has stated that NCC will not relent in the promotion of latest and emerging technologies to energize business and the sector in Nigeria for the benefit of the country and its citizens.
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NCC committed to FG’s anti-corruption crusade – Danbatta
Consistent with its recognition as an ethically-compliant public institution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with other government agencies towards supporting Federal Government’s anti-corruption campaigns.
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5G has no negative health effects – NCC reassures Nigerians
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has reassured the public that the new Fifth Generation network known as 5G has no adverse health effects.
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NCC commends collaboration among government agencies
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended the level of collaboration existing between government agencies which has contributed to a healthy approach to meeting the strategic objectives of different organisations.
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NCC cautions parents on children’s uncontrolled online presence
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged parents and guardians to monitor and manage the engagement of their children online as the uncontrolled exposure to cyberspace is fraught with a lot of negativities to children’s wellbeing. Contributing during the recent First Web Rangers Nigeria Summit in Abuja, a Google’s initiative that focuses on developing digital literacy and…
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NCC receives cybersecurity award, seeks safer Internet usage
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) at the weekend received a cybersecurity promotion award from the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigerian (CSEAN) and called on relevant stakeholders to join hands with NCC to promote safer Internet experience in Nigeria.
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Telecoms: Regulatory lawmaking as a distractive pastime – By Okoh Aihe
The other day some idle lawmakers went to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on a single mission: to intimate the head that they have put in motion the process of merging some parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. The parastatals include: the NCC, National Information Development Agency (NITDA), Galaxy Backbone and NigComSat.…
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BREAKING: Airtel, Glo, 9mobile get another chance to join 5G race in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set in motion modalities to auction the remaining 3.5 GHz spectrum for the deployment of 5G networks in the country, presenting multinational telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile another opportunity to join the 5G race.