Author: Rommy Imah

The ongoing amendments to two major regulatory instruments of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will help in strengthening and ensuring a fair and competitive telecoms market in Nigeria, according to the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta. DigitalTimesNG understands that the two regulatory instruments are the Annual Operating Levy (AOL) Regulations and the Frequency Spectrum (Fees and Pricing, etc) Regulations for which the Commission organised a public inquiry in Abuja on Thursday, July 29, 2021. The first instrument on AOL ensures that all licensees are properly and equitably assessed for the annual levy as well…

5G is the next generation of wireless network technology expected to provide faster connections with much higher capacity and very fast response times, allowing many more users and devices to access faster internet connections and large amounts of data at the same time.

Danbatta believes that to meet future challenges, Nigerian industries and infrastructure must be upgraded by evolving an enduring PPP model that services all the sectors of the economy.

It has been discovered that the rise in digital payments facilitated by Fintechs, Open banking, and emerging technologies, has led to a marked increase in cybersecurity threats. Against this background, the Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions (CCISONFI) in conjunction with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Cybersafe Foundation, Monday held a parley with a cross-section of the Nigerian media where #NoGoFallMaga, a public enlightenment campaign, and cyber awareness initiative was officially launched. Speaking at the event, Haruna B. Mustafa, Director of Banking Supervision at Nigeria’s apex bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said…

The Nigerian Senate may have adopted an amendment in the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2021 that allows the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to determine if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) be allowed to proceed with electronic voting on the eve of the general elections based on the NCC’s assessment and National Assembly approval. This followed a proposal by Senator Sabi Abdullahi representing Niger North seeking an amendment to Sections 52(2) and 52(3) of the report which proposed electronic voting and transmission of results. Section 52(2) states that “The Commission may adopt electronic voting or any other method of voting in…

The anti-graft agency says the prime suspect connived with some staff members of First Bank to defraud customers using a POS terminal allocated to him.

Plentywaka, Nigeria’s largest shared mobility platform that provides safe, comfortable, and convenient rides on-demand using cutting-edge technology, has announced another groundbreaking move. On Tuesday, the Techstars funded startup had as part of its continued efforts to revolutionize the public transportation sector in Nigeria, partnered with Autochek Africa to facilitate vehicle inspection, financing, and maintenance for its teeming number of vehicle partners. Founded in 2020, Autochek’s 360-degree automotive solution offers technology-driven vehicle financing, warranty, and maintenance services. With a presence in  Nigeria and Ghana, the company also provides a strong network of after-sales services that preserve and eases vehicle ownership experience…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Section 70 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 and other enabling powers in that regard, made and released Guidelines on National Roaming services. Released last month, DigitalTimesNG understands that the Guidelines are intended to give effect to the provisions of licenses that permit the licensees to enter into agreements for the purpose of providing National Roaming services in Nigeria, subject to the prior approval of the Commission. “These Guidelines are designed and developed to encourage National Roaming between Roaming Providers and Roaming Seekers within…

wow!lotto, Nigeria’s first interactive online lottery game platform, was Thursday unveiled to the media in Lagos, South-West Nigeria, with the promise of fun and huge winnings. With an offering of a unique combination of the lottery game mechanics with an online casino visualisation for Nigerians, wow1lotto is providing Nigerian lotto players with the opportunity for fun and winnings of up to N300, 000,000. Described as a lottery game with exceptional bright interactive features for smartphones and PCs, this first of its kind lotto game in Nigeria, is specially designed to get players engrossed in the atmosphere of the games, making…

The Federal Government has said that its plans to establish National Emerging Technology Centres in the country are underway following the approval of the proposal for these in the 2021 federal budget by the National Assembly. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami disclosed this on Tuesday in his speech as the special guest of honour and keynote speaker at the ongoing 2021 edition of the Digital Africa Conference & Exhibition. Pantami who expressed delight with the theme of the Conference noted that because Emerging technologies have the potentials of dominating the world in the next few…