Author: Rommy Imah

The Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT) of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has warned of the existence of several phishing websites being promoted through Facebook Messenger accounts to spread various types of malware. CERRT warned in an advisory it released recently that the illegitimate Facebook accounts pose as official ChatGPT pages and publish links that lead users to phishing websites that look like ChatGPT websites. “These websites trick users into downloading malicious files or software onto their machines,” the advisory disclosed. According to the CERRT Advisory, “When an unsuspecting user clicks on a link on the…

In the wake of recent allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” made against the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the telecom regulatory body on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, vehemently denied any involvement in such acts, and advised the public to disregard the allegations. The official denial is coming on the heels of an avalanche of enquiries made by the media to the NCC, on allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” made against the Commission by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative media. The NCC said that by the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 and other…

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami on Wednesday disclosed that Nigeria recorded a total of 3,834,244 cyber-attacks before, during and after the gubernatorial election of March 18, 2023, out of which over 1.4million was recorded on election day. In a release signed by Dr. Femi Adeluyi, Senior Technical Assistant (Research and Development) to the Honourable Minister, Prof. Pantami provided the breakdown of the attacks as follows: Friday 17th March 2023 1,046,896 Saturday 18th March 2023 1,481,847 Sunday 19th March 2023    327,718 Monday 20th March 2023    977,783 “During this period and as previously…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the theme of this year’s World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), which is “Empowering Consumers through Clean Energy Transition,” provides players in the telecommunication industry the opportunity to carefully examine the unintended side effects of the industry’s critical social infrastructure on the environment. Mr. Adeleke Adewolu, NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management (ECSM) stated this in his opening remarks at the celebration of the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day held at the NCC headquarters annex, in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that the celebration is being pivoted around a theme that allows telecom service…

The EVC promised that in the course of the year, the Commission’s Consumer Affairs Bureau (CAB) will sensitize telecom consumers about these interventions aimed at making the environment better for all of humanity.

As part of activities marking the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday inaugurated the Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution, and Enquiries (TELCARE) Desk, in the Arrival Lounge of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja. Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, who disclosed this during his remarks at the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day held at the NCC Annex Office, Abuja, stated that the TELCARE Desk in Abuja will be a pilot as the Commission plans to set up the desk at strategic locations across the country to provide information to telecom…

The NCC said that owing to the overall energy challenges of the nation, the 54,000 BTS scattered across the country depend on diesel generators with the attendant noise and environmental pollution.

Pantami has been explaining the role of his ministry towards ensuring a safe and secure cyberspace for Nigerians before, during and after the 2023 Presidential Elections

Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Inuwa Kashifu has said that even as artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the world, transform industries, and even save lives by curing terminal diseases and reversing genetic disorders, it on the other hand, poses significant risks, such as bias, privacy violations, and job displacement. Speaking at the final Volunteer Expert Group (VEG) meeting, Kashifu noted that, that is why it is essential to have policies in place to guide the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria. The NITDA DG, who acknowledged the pre-development process that led…

Produced under the strictest level of quality control and very clean and hygienic environment, Ziggy Water which has become a household name and toast of consumers in the Southeastern region of Nigeria is well-packaged with well-sealed cover that protects it against germs and dust and comes in safe plastic pet bottles and sachets.