NCC Introduces Short Code GSM Users Can Block Unsolicited Messages With

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a shortcode with which Nigerian GSM subscribers can block unsolicited messages by networt Value Added Services, VAS, providers and network providers. NCC provided the shortcode, 2442 for Nigerians to immediately stop unsolicited messages. The Zonal Controller, NCC, Enugu, Ogbonnaya Ugama, made the call while speaking with the News […]

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NCC Reveals Harmful Mobile Apps That Steal Users' Data

NCC Reveals Harmful Mobile Apps That Steal Users’ Data

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed harmful mobile apps that steal users’ data. The commission said the ‘Mobile Apps Group’ has launched some applications containing trojans and adware that could be used to easily steal users’ data and snitch on their privacy. In an advisory released on Tuesday, the commission said, “The Nigeria Computer Emergency […]

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Nigerians Without NIN Won't Be Issued Passports, Driver's Licences - NCC

Nigerians Without NIN Won’t Be Issued Passports, Driver’s Licences – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that anyone who fails link his Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) to his National Identity Number (NIN) will not be issued personal documents like the driver’s licence or international travel passport. The Director of Public Affairs for NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday insisting […]

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New Deadline for NIN Registration Announced

New Deadline for NIN Registration Announced

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a new deadline for the National Identity Number (NIN) registration across the country. The new date is the 9th of February, 2021 instead of the 19th of February, 2021. The latest deadline was posted in the Commission’s Twitter page last night. NIMC expressed satisfaction with what it […]

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Isa Dr Pantami Fight on Twitter

Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Isa Dr Pantami Fight on Twitter

There is a curious drama between the Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa and the Minister for Communication, Dr Isa Pantami as they both fight on Twitter  Nigerian’s were shocked to read social media exchanges both high profile federal government officials over the weekend.    The quarrel is believed to have started when […]

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Nigerians Without NIN Won't Be Issued Passports, Driver's Licences - NCC

NCC Clears Doubts Over 5G, COVID-19 and Security

NCC clears doubts over 5G, COVID-19 and Security in an official statement posted on its website yesterday. There have been so many posts all over the world adducing the coronavirus disease to 5G towers and the radiation effects on humans and animals. In Nigeria, there are accusations and counter accusations of the telecoms governing body […]

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