NSA, Pantami differ on 5G technology
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr Isa Patanmi have disagreed on the suitability of the […]
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Telecoms, crop production, others take Nigeria out of recession
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, regulated by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is one of the sectors whose performance lifted the country out of recession in the […]
FG approves N8.9 billion for National ICT Park
The Federal Government has approved construction of the first National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) park at N 8.9 billion. It followed the presentation of […]
Danbatta Receives MoneyReport’s Man of the Year 2020 Award
ABUJA – The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has received the prestigious “Man of […]
We’ve licensed telcos to provide NIN, says NIMC
Telecommunications companies have been licensed to register people who do not have National Identity Numbers so as to reduce the large crowds at the offices […]
Experts, Stakeholders Canvass Tax Automation At FIRS’ Dialogue
ABUJA – The Federal Government has been advised to explore data and intelligence in order to ease tax collection and improve its revenue base. Tax […]
NIMC begins enrolment of Foreign Diplomats
Foreign Diplomats are now being enrolled to obtain National Identity Numbers (NIN), the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced on Friday. Its spokesman, Kayode Adegoke, […]
NIN Registration: NIMC Makes Fresh Announcement
A new information concerning the registration of National Identification Number has been released. According to the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, it has announced the […]
INEC planning to make NIN compulsory for voter registration
He said the NIN would help tackle challenges of underage voting, alien voting and other challenges associated with registration. The national commissioner, who wished to […]
NIN mandatory for foreign diplomats -FG
The Federal Government says National Identity Number is mandatory for foreign diplomats who will reside in Nigeria for a continuous period of two years or […]
NIN: NIMC releases list of 50 enrolment centres in Lagos, Abuja
Following the large crowds that besiege its state offices in the Lagos and Abuja, the National Identity Management Commission has released a list of over […]
NIN deadline: Telcos deny blocking SIM cards
Mobile network operators in Nigeria including Airtel and MTN have dismissed claims by subscribers that their SIM cards are being blocked before the deadline set […]
Leveraging Technology For Nigeria’s Electoral System, By Inyene Ibanga
Technology as the most pervasive human phenomenon has disrupted and transformed our daily behaviour – how we play, communicate and conduct business transactions. It has […]
FG to Suspend NIN Registration Due to COVID-19 Spike
The federal government may suspend the ongoing National Identification Number registration. This was made public on Monday by Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Minister of State for […]
NIN registration: What FG will do if there is a 2nd lockdown – Pantami
As millions of Nigerians struggle to enrol for the National Identification Number (NIN), the Federal Government has revealed the next step it will take should […]
National Identification and the Fight Against Insecurity In Nigeria, By Inyene Ibanga
The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy jolted GSM subscribers back to reality when it ordered Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to block all Subscriber […]
NIN: NIMC Staff Suspended Over ‘Extortion’
Isa Pantami, the Minister for communications and digital economy has called for the immediate suspension of some National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) staff accused of […]
FG lifts ban on replacement, activation of SIM
The Federal Government has lifted the earlier suspension order on replacement and activation of old Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card. In a statement on Thursday, […]
SIM registration: FG extends deadline for NIN update
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for the provision of National Identification Number by telecommunication service subscribers. This was contained in a statement on […]
FG extends deadline for NIN update
The Federal Government has extended the deadline issued to all telecommunications operators in the country to block all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) without National Identification […]