Reps Urge Extension of SIM Card Registration, NIN Linkage Deadline         The House of Representatives yesterday urged the federal government to extend the deadline for the synchronisation of subscribers’ SIM card registration with their National Identification Number (NIN) by telecommunication service providers to 10 weeks. The Minister...

Reviewing Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Act for National Development By Inyene Ibanga     In the bid to address emerging cyber security challenges threatening Nigeria, the Federal Government announced that it has commenced work on the process of reviewing Nigeria’s Cyber Security Act. This was made known by the minister of...

Fed Govt Suspends Sales, Activation Of SIM Cards         The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered the suspension of the sales and activation of new SIM cards by telecom operators. NCC in a statement on Wednesday said the suspension was to allow an audit of the Subscriber...

GITEX 2020: Nigerians Provide Digital Solutions to COVID-19, Other Challenges- Pantami         Nigerian scientists and digital entrepreneurs are providing digital solutions to COVID-19 and other global challenges. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr. Isa Pantami who leads the Nigerian delegation at the 40th edition of...

GITEX 2020: NITDA Unveils Top 10 Nigerian Tech Start-Ups At Global Forum       The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled 10 top Nigerian tech startups who have produced critical solutions to emerging technology. The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa said the agency has offered full...

Reps Approve N39.3bn For Ministry Of communications, Digital Economy         The Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Communications, ICT and Cybercrimes have approved N39.3 billion budget for Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy for 2021 fiscal year. The Committee approved the budget after the...