NCC commits to digital job creation as over 2000 youths get training

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to job creation in the country with more focus on youths development.     NCC said while one of the pillars of the National Digital Economic Policy and Strategy (NDEPS 2020-2030), which is to further accelerate economic growth in digital literacy and skills, the commission is fully... Read More

FG removes excise duty for telecoms services as minister assures subscribers

By Favour Unukaso THE Federal Government has announced the removal of excise duty for telecoms sub-sector of Nigeria’s Digital Economy Industry in line with the recommendations of the Committee it constituted to review the applicability of the Duty to the telecom sector which is considered already overburdened with taxation and sundry levies. Minister of... Read More

Ministry monitors cyberspace, claims INEC, others witness 12.9m attacks

THE Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has said while monitoring the cyberspace, about 12.9 million attacks were launched against the servers of the Independent National Electorral Commission (INEC) during the Presidential elections on Februay 25 both from within and outside the country.    The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, who... Read More

Pantami inaugurates committee for cyberspace, ICT infrastructure protection ahead of elections

  THE Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami on Thursday, in Abuja, inaugurated a Committee led by the Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, to advise the Federal Government on appropriate measures to take in protection of the nation’s cyberspace and ICT infrastructure from potential attacks especially... Read More

Elon Musk’s Starlink gives Nigerians two alternative payment channels

FOR Nigerians willing to explore the Internet via Elon Musk Starlink platform, the firm has offered two alternative payment channels to order its hardware. Starlink, at the weekend, said Nigerians can use either Payday or barter, which are platforms that allow people to create virtual dollar cards and fund them with naira. Starlink is... Read More

Nigeria, Niger Republic agree on border frequency management

  NIGERIA and Republic of Niger have signed a bilateral agreement in Abuja for coordination of frequency utilisation along their borders to ensure seamless deployment of services around within the two countries. The agreement signing ceremony was one of the highlights of the two-day Digital Economy Regional Conference, hosted by the Nigerian government and... Read More

NDPB hosts national privacy week

NIGERIA will on January 28, 2023, join the international community to observe GlobalData Privacy Day 2023. It is a Day that has been set aside to create awareness of fundamental rights and freedoms relating to the privacy of citizens in the data processing ecosystem. In line with the overarching global objective of awareness on... Read More

Nigeria hosts regional digital economy conference

By Staff Reporter POLICY makers and stakeholders in the digital economy ecosystem in the West African sub-region will converge in Abuja from January 31 to February 1, for the Digital Economy Regional Conference to discuss the future of digital economy and intensify regional public private partnerships for the region. The event is being hosted... Read More

FG seeks support of Space X, World Bank, Google to strengthen digital economy

 By Staff Reporter  THE Federal Government has called for support from multinational organisations including Elon Musk owned Space X, search giant, Google and the World Bank for Nigeria’s digital agenda.     The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy of Nigeria, Prof. Isa Pantami, made the call on behalf of the Federal Government on the sidelines... Read More

FG boosts broadband access with N16.7b projects for MSMEs, varsities, others

  By Favour Unukaso More than 22 institutions in the country, comprising 18 universities, and six polytechnics, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), drawn evenly from the six geopolitical zones in the country, have benefited from a Federal Government’s broadband infrastructure projects designed to accelerate the Nigeria Digital Economy efforts. At the unveiling of... Read More