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NCC-CSIRT urges stronger security measures against Yanluowang ransomware

by on August 17, 2022 0

  By Adeyemi Adepetun THE Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has urged organisations to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures like ensuring their employees use strong, unique passwords for every account and enabling multi-factor authentication (2FA) wherever it is supported to prevent ransomware attacks. It also advised organizations to ensure regular systems backup. […]

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Metaverse ecosystem market to hit $2tn by 2030

by on July 26, 2022 0

By Adeyemi Adepetun THE value of metaverse-related market activity could hit $2 trillion in global revenues by 2030, but there is a risk of developers missing out on lucrative opportunities if the ecosystem fails to implement standards, encourage interoperability and educate consumers.  This is according to a new report from analyst company ABI Research. Speaking […]

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Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation targets 10,000 jobs in Imo State

by on June 25, 2022 0

By Favour Unukaso THE Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF), a futuristic Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), which focuses on promotion of 21st century knowledge through quality education, practical entrepreneurship, healthy living and enhanced lifestyle, is set to flag off a project to create over 10,000 employment opportunities for residents of Imo State, while also equipping entrepreneurs and […]

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NCC appoints Mouka Director of Public Affairs

by on June 25, 2022 0

By Favour Unukaso THE Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission has appointed Reuben Muoka, as its new Director of Public Affairs (DPA). Muoka takes over from Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, who has assumed duties as the Director of Special Duties Department of the Commission. The new NCC’s spokesman was recently promoted a substantive director, alongside Ismail […]

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MTN to improve rural connectivity in Nigeria, assures on 5G deployment

by on June 25, 2022 0

By Adeyemi Adepetun AT their meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, in Kigali, Rwanda, both the MTN Group Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas and President and Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Mupita have assured on improving rural connectivity and deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in the country. Both Mcebisi and […]

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Nigeria’s telecoms towers hit 40,451 as operators earn N3.07b in 2021

by on June 22, 2022 0

By Adeyemi Adepetun THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has put the number of mast and towers in the industry at 40,451. NCC said the operators of these major telecoms infrastructure provide telecommunications operations across the 36 states and in at least each state of the geopolitical zones of the country. The operators, according to the […]

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GSMA reveals growing digital gender divide

by on June 22, 2022 0

A GLOBAL System for Mobile telecommunications Association (GSMA) study revealed a slowdown in the number of women accessing mobile internet in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), contrasting with enduring high growth rates for men. The company’s yearly Mobile Gender Gap Report 2022 on digital inclusion showed 59 million additional women started using mobile internet in […]

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NCC targets more revenues for government from telecoms sector

by on June 22, 2022 0

By Adeyemi Adepetun THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has finally signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with its consultants, 3R Company Nigeria Limited, for the execution of the Revenue Assurance Solutions (RAS) to strengthen and manage the integrity of revenue generation process in the Nigerian telecommunications industry. The agreement-signing ceremony, which took place at […]

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