The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has said that SIMs not linked to National Identity Number (NIN) will be deactivated by the end of February.informationguidenigeria Dr Aminu Maida reaffirmed the commission’s collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and relevant security agencies in telecommunication-linked crimes in the … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun activities for the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research via the Hackathon as part of its Strategic Vision Plan for 2023 through 2025. LEGIT NEWS reports. The programme aims to encourage the development of new technologies and local growth of new technologies and content via research.InformationGuideNigeria The … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied claims of telephone tracking and leakage against it in the media. THE GUARDIAN reports.Information Guide Nigeria Reuben Muoka, the NCC Director of Public Affairs stated on Tuesday that the commission had been inundated with inquiries by the media on allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” against it by … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has stated that it increased its capacity to handle type approval of devices as a result of the introduction of 5G-enabled devices.Information Guide Nigeria NCC has said it has intensified efforts to educate telecom consumers on the benefits of 5G. Head of the Consumer Affairs Bureau in the Commission, Ayanbanji … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) has revealed that active mobile line subscriptions grew from 206 million in June 2022 to 222 million by December 2022.Information Guide Nigeria This was announced by NCC, Executive Vice Chairman, Prof Umar Danbatta at the 2023 edition of Youth, Civil Society, and Stakeholder Summit on curbing the destruction and vandalisation of … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has flagged a new malware, HiddenAds, which has infiltrated Google Play Store that can impact device performance and jeopardize users’ privacy. NAIRAMETRICS reports. In its advisory of August 8, 2022, NCC-CSIRT classified the virus, first identified by the McAfee Mobile Research Team, as high in … Read more
We’re Making Progress In Introducing 5G For Digital Economy —NCC Nigeria has made some tangible progress in the drive toward enthroning the national digital economy for the country. Information Guide Nigeria This was made known by Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in his keynote address at the … Read more
Hackers May Unlock, Steal Your Vehicles, NCC Cautions Nigerians The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has informed telecom users and the general public of an ongoing cyber-vulnerability that permits a nearby hacker to unlock a vehicle, start the engine wirelessly and make away with the automobile. It said the fact that car remotes are categorised as … Read more