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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Ponders Demanding a New Minimum Wage
NLC ponders demanding a new minimum wage NCC fines Elon Musk’s Starlink over breaching Nigeria’s regulations IPMAN counters Dangote, says marketers are unable to purchase oil from refinery Bandits kidnap…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Vows To Cracks Down on Starlink Over Unsanctioned Price Hike
NCC vows to cracks down on Starlink over unsanctioned price hike FG proposes six-month supply for Dangote Refinery Delta Air Lines set to begin direct flights from Lagos to New…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Declares September 14 Last Deadline for NIN-SIM Linkage
NCC declares September 14 last deadline for NIN-SIM linkage Police officer and 19 others held for alleged involvement in terrorism ASUU and FG adjourn strike meeting as FG reviews ASUU’s…
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Supreme Court announces Delats State elections; CBN lifts Forex restriction on 43 items | 5 Things That Should Matter
Supreme Court announces Delats State elections CBN lifts Forex restriction on 43 items Minister declares the era of exporting raw materials is now over Peter Obi's school certificate legibility is…
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Number of active mobile subscriptions peaked at 220 million in August – NCC; Atiku Addresses Pres. Tinubu’s Alleged CSU Certificate Forgery | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Number of active mobile subscriptions peaked at 220 million in August - NCC Atiku addresses Tinubu's alleged CSU certificate forgery Niger Delta community requests for renewal of Niger Delta pipeline…
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YTech | These Are The Tech News You May Have Missed
These are the tech-related news that you have missed over the previous week. are the tech-related news that you have missed over the previous week. Telemarketers, lending firms, set to…
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NCC issues warning of TikTok challenge used to steal data from users’ devices
Participating in the Invisible Challenge on TokTok could put users at risk, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT). According to the commission, it opens…
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#PantamiResign: Haunting shadow for embattled Communications Minister or…? | #YNaijaCover
I once heard a famous preacher say: "Yesterday is in the tomb, tomorrow is in the womb, today is in your hands." For anyone this counsel is given, it definitely…
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SIM Registration: Is the Nigerian Communications Commission finally waking up to its responsibility in crime-fighting?
The rising insecurity in Nigeria has been a source of concern to many. Various crimes go unchecked, and some appear to be untraceable despite the prevalence of sophisticated technology to…
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The Late 5: Boko Haram overrun military base in Borno, kills 3 soldiers; Nigeria now has 165m active telephone lines – NCC | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday arrived in N’Djamena, Chad for consultations with Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin…
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The Big 5: U.S.’ claims to Abacha loot, NCC’s new idea and, other stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The NCC is set to give directives to telecommunications firms to give 14 days grace to data users to…
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Nigerians to get 14-day grace after data expires – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is set to issue a directive to network operators to give a 14-day window to subscribers to enable them roll over their unused data. The…
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Nigeria ranks 3rd in global cyber crimes behind U.K. and U.S. – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Tuesday, said Nigeria currently ranks third globally in cyber related crimes behind the United Kingdom and the United States. NCC’s Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Umar…
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Active lines in June decreased by 2.2 million – NCC
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says the number of active lines has decreased from about 144.9 million in May to 142. 6 million in June. This was made this known…
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Etisalat quits Nigeria, gives 3 weeks to phase out
Etisalat has reportedly terminated its management agreement with Etisalat Nigeria, giving three weeks to phase out the brand in the country. The Abu Dhabi-owned telecommunications networks took the decision after it’s…
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We are not part of Etisalat board – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it was not among the members of the new board of Etisalat. Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Tony Ojobo said this in…
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Etisalat Nigeria resolves $1.2bn indebtedness with banks
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says Etisalat Nigeria and its creditors have successfully reached a resolution to the $1.2 billion loan. The Director, Public Affairs of the NCC, Tony Ojobo…
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We have paid 42% of our debt – Etisalat
Etisalat Nigeria has said it is not being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement signed by Ibrahim Dikko, Etisalat vice-president of corporate affairs, the company…
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Etisalat takeover: NCC assures subscribers of network’s integrity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Etisalat subscribers that the network’s integrity would not compromised. The assurance is coming after a consortium of banks took over the management of the telecommunications…
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NCC fine: MTN pays N30bn to FG
by Azeez Adeniyi Telecoms firm, MTN has remitted N30 billion to the federal government in part settlement of a N330 billion fine imposed on it. The telecoms group was fined…
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N541bn debt: NCC, CBN halt Etisalat take over
by Dolapo Adelana The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and telecom regulator, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have halted the planned take over of telecommunications company Etisalat by its creditors. Earlier in…
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BREAKING: 3 Nigerian banks set to take over Etisalat over N541.8bn loan
by Dolapo Adelana Three Nigerian banks are set to take over telecommunications firm, Etisalat over its failure to pay a N541.8bn loan facility. According to online news medium Premium Times the…
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NCC declares state of emergency on poor service delivery from telecoms companies
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday declared a state of emergency on the quality of service provided by telecommunications companies. This is contained in a statement…
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Telcos may block WhatsApp, Skype calls to generate revenue
by Dolapo Adelana In a bid to raise revenue, telecommunications companies in the country may block calls made on Instant Messaging applications, WhatsApp and Skype. According to The Punch, the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Usain Bolt to retire in August | Arik Air to be managed by foreign airlines – AMCON | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist NCC bans registration of SIM cards in open places - YNaija FG approves recruitment of 10,000 policemen yearly - YNaija World Bank…
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NCC bans registration of SIM cards in open places
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has banned the registration SIM cards in open and "uncontrolled environment". Head of Enforcement Unit at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Salisu…
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Rotimi Fawole: Regulating competition the Nigerian way
by Rotimi Fawole Last week, history was made in Nigeria as Competition Law principles were rewritten in the telecommunications sector. The Nigerian Communications Commission directed the Mobile Network Operators to…
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Proposed data tariff hike will protect subscribers – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said the proposed data hike was aimed at preventing monopoly and protecting the interest of subscribers. Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau of the NCC, Ismail…
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Victor Asemota: Terra Incognita -who moved our dots?
Terra Incognita — Latin for “Unknown Land” “HIC SVNT DRACONES” — “Here Be Dragons” Mark Shuttleworth is an African and he founded “Canonical”, the creators of Ubuntu the World famous Linux…
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The Thread: Dear NCC, communication is essential
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last week threw a curve ball at Nigerians, when they decided to raise the floor for data prices. Nigerians reacted immediately, and the decision was reversed.…
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The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy