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Supreme Court announces Delats State elections; CBN lifts Forex restriction on 43 items | 5 Things That Should Matter

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Supreme Court announces Delats State elections On October 12, the Supreme Court dismissed an interlocutory appeal presented by Chief Kenneth Gbagi, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the governorship election that took... Read More

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5 Things that Should Matter Today, CBN, ncc, peter obi, supreme court

October 6, 2023

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

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Number of active mobile subscriptions peaked at 220 million in August – NCC The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced that over 220 million phones in Nigeria have active mobile subscriptions as of August 2023. The... Read More

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5 Things that Should Matter Today, Atiku, ncc, Niger Delta, nigeria, peter obi, Tinubu

September 25, 2023

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 face prosecution for data breaches The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned all telemarketers and lending firms, advising them against illegal usage of phone numbers... Read More

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Complete farmer, ncc, NGX, startups, Tech news, Technology News, YTech

December 7, 2022

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 up devices to spyware that steals personal data. Threat actors have reportedly used a viral TikTok challenge called the Invisible Challenge to spread information-stealing malware... Read More

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April 16, 2021

#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 would have been occasioned by a struggle to put an ugly past behind them. What happens however, when that past is allegedly so ugly that... Read More

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#PantamiResign, Al-Qaeda, Ali Isa Pantami, boko haram, Mohammed Yusuf, Muhammadu Buhari, Mullah Omar, ncc, osama bin laden, Taliban

December 9, 2020

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 leverage on to fight and bring crime to its barest minimum – the use of information technology, for instance. This is where the crime-fighting role... Read More

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Crime-fighting, ncc, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), SIM registration

November 29, 2018

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 Commission (LCBC) and to review the security situation in the region, as well as intensify efforts to end the insurgency. According to a tweet on... Read More

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November 16, 2017

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 renew their data or finish the unused data. Considering the loot is in dollars, the United States has said it would not release a said... Read More

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Abacha loot, data usage, expatriates, Immigration, ncc, Suicide bomber attack, Yemi Osinbajo

November 16, 2017

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 Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Umar Danbatta, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Mr. Danbatta spoke at the NCC Special Day at... Read More

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August 22, 2017

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 Danbatta, disclosed this at the ongoing 2017 Annual General Conference themed, African Business: Penetrating through Institution Building of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos,... Read More

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July 26, 2017

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 in NCC’s monthly Subscriber/Operator Data made available on its Website. NCC said that the figure showed a decrease by 2.289 million subscribers in June. The... Read More

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CDMA, mobile telecoms Nigeria, mobile telephone subscribers, ncc, Nigerian Communication Commission

July 10, 2017

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 $1.7 billion loan talks collapsed, Punch reports. Chief executive of Etisalat International, Hatem Dowidar said on Monday that the there was no need for the... Read More

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Etisalat Nigeria, Etisalat UAE, Hatem Dowidar, ncc, Nigerian Telecoms

July 8, 2017

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 a statement on Saturday in Lagos. “The commission hereby makes it clear that it is not on the Board of Etisalat. “As the regulator of... Read More

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July 4, 2017

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 said in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday that a smooth transitional process was currently ongoing on mutually agreed terms. Ojobo said that the commission... Read More

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central bank of Nigeria, Etisalat Nigeria, ncc, Nigerian Telecoms

June 22, 2017

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 said it has paid about 42 percent of its original loan, taken from a consortium of banks. “The attention of Etisalat Nigeria has been drawn to... Read More

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June 21, 2017

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 company over a debt. Director, Public Affairs of NCC, Tony Ojobo, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Ojobo said that the regulatory... Read More

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etisalat, integrity, ncc, subscribers

March 31, 2017

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 for not disconnecting unregistered SIM cards, Reuters said quoting a source. MTN has now paid N110 billion, after paying N80 billion in December. [Read Also:... Read More

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March 11, 2017

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 the week, it creditors, which include three Nigerian banks sought to take over the company due to its failure to repay a N541bn loan. But... Read More

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March 8, 2017

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 consortium of banks including Guaranty Trust Bank, Zenith Bank and Access Bank and some foreign banks have been a running battle with the mobile telephone... Read More

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March 7, 2017

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 by the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Tony Ojobo. The statement said, “As part of measures to cushion the situation and ameliorate the recurrent inaccessibility to... Read More

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February 20, 2017

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 telecoms companies seek to address their loss on international calls, and are targeting a revenue of N20trn. This development may also prevent subscribers from performing... Read More

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Airtel, etisalat, facebook, Glo, MTN, ncc, Over-the-top services, Skype, Telecommunications Operators, Viber, WhatsApp

February 16, 2017

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 loan will be determined by budget size – Udoma – YNaija Usain Bolt to retire in August – YNaija Arik Air to be managed by... Read More

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February 16, 2017

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 Abdu disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking with journalists in Abuja Abdu said this after three persons registering SIM cards were arrested. He said the... Read More

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Top 5 Stories of the Day | CBN and NCC’s New Rule May Force 30-Second Refunds for Failed Airtime Buys

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC and CBN Launch 30-Second Refund Rule for Failed Data and Airtime Purchases

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Set to Construct 10,000 Housing Units for Healthcare Workers

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Telecoms Receive Approval to Raise Hike to 50% for the First Time in 12 years

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Ponders Demanding a New Minimum Wage

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Vows To Cracks Down on Starlink Over Unsanctioned Price Hike

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Declares September 14 Last Deadline for NIN-SIM Linkage

Supreme Court announces Delats State elections; CBN lifts Forex restriction on 43 items | 5 Things That Should Matter

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

YTech | These Are The Tech News You May Have Missed

NCC issues warning of TikTok challenge used to steal data from users’ devices

#PantamiResign: Haunting shadow for embattled Communications Minister or…? | #YNaijaCover

SIM Registration: Is the Nigerian Communications Commission finally waking up to its responsibility in crime-fighting?

The Late 5: Boko Haram overrun military base in Borno, kills 3 soldiers; Nigeria now has 165m active telephone lines – NCC | Other top stories

The Big 5: U.S.’ claims to Abacha loot, NCC’s new idea and, other stories

Nigerians to get 14-day grace after data expires – NCC

Nigeria ranks 3rd in global cyber crimes behind U.K. and U.S. – NCC

Active lines in June decreased by 2.2 million – NCC

Etisalat quits Nigeria, gives 3 weeks to phase out

We are not part of Etisalat board – NCC

Etisalat Nigeria resolves $1.2bn indebtedness with banks

We have paid 42% of our debt – Etisalat

Etisalat takeover: NCC assures subscribers of network’s integrity

NCC fine: MTN pays N30bn to FG

N541bn debt: NCC, CBN halt Etisalat take over

BREAKING: 3 Nigerian banks set to take over Etisalat over N541.8bn loan

NCC declares state of emergency on poor service delivery from telecoms companies

Telcos may block WhatsApp, Skype calls to generate revenue

The YNaija Tracklist: Usain Bolt to retire in August | Arik Air to be managed by foreign airlines – AMCON | More stories

NCC bans registration of SIM cards in open places

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