By Adamu SANI The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami remains a man who divides opinions. However, in spite of the differing opinions, everyone will agree that the AGF has done a sound job in defending Nigeria and staying true to the course of justice in his dealings in his hallowed position. This is despite the overwhelming challenges faced by the country on different fronts: political, security and even in the face of huge external or international influences. I have decided to expose, amongst other few cases, this particular case which is very laughable and…
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The UNESCO in collaboration with the African ICT Foundation is set to host the West Africa Internet Governance Forum 2022 with a theme built around the UNESCO ROAM-X framework for understanding and improving digital governance. The Internet Universality ROAM-X Indicators framework consists of a set of 303 indicators including 109 core ones that are designed to assess how well national stakeholders, including governments, companies and civil society perform in adhering to the ROAM principles of Rights, Openness, Accessibility and Multi-stakeholder participation. It also consists of 79 cross-cutting indicators concerning gender equality, youth, ethical dimensions, and sustainable development. Isaiah Erhiawarien, the…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasised that telecommunications consumers in Nigeria have a major role to play in complementing efforts being put in place to ensure the effective protection of telecommunications infrastructure. The Commission said this is important to sustain and improve the quality of service delivery by the service providers. This request and assertion were made recently by the Commission at a sensitization programme it organized at Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State. It said that aside from the role of the law enforcement agencies in protecting telecom infrastructure, the consumers, who are the subscribers and…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Google Global Services Nigeria have expressed determination to work together toward advancing the actualisation of auspicious national targets for ubiquitous broadband access in furtherance of Nigeria’s digital transformation policy. This development, Digital Times understands, aligns with and gives unambiguous expression to NCC’s strategic vision plan centring on strategic partnership and collaboration with necessary stakeholders in order to achieve regulatory objectives. The two organisations made the commitment when a delegation from Google Global Services Nigeria paid a courtesy visit to the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja recently to deliberate on viable collaborative interventions to propel…
By Patrick SCHLÄPFER The top motivation behind cybercrime is financial enrichment and the financial services industry is an attractive target for cybercriminals. In early 2022, HP Wolf Security detected a targeted malware campaign against an employee of an African bank. The campaign caught our attention because of its targeted nature and how the threat actor attempted to deliver malware using HTML smuggling, a technique for sneaking malicious email attachments past gateway security controls. In this article, we describe the campaign, sharing how the attacker registered fake banking domains to build a credible lure, and explain how HTML smuggling works. The…
MTN Nigeria has launched Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) call service, in line with its commitment to providing access to the best communications technology and improving overall customer experience. The service also referred to as HD (high definition) calls, provides customers who own compatible devices with superior natural-sounding voice quality, reduced background noise and faster call connectivity. Excited about the new service, the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, Adia Sowho said, “With VoLTE, MTN Nigeria continues to enhance Nigerian lives with innovative technology. “VoLTE is free to access today at your rates, from a VoLTE-enabled smartphone so you can…
Staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday, April 8, 2022, gathered at the imposing auditorium of the Commission’s Head Office Annex at Mbora District, Abuja, to honour Durojaiye Anthony Okodu, also known as “Baba Naira”, as he bowed out of the NCC having reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 years and after 28 years of meritorious service. Okodu is described as an unusually calm, friendly, stylish and very considerate staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); and a man without negative airs, yet he carries himself with avuncular grace. He is also described as a man whose…
By Stanley OSUOZAH In an increasingly interconnected world, leadership has evolved into more than just managing teams or achieving quarterly goals. Today, it requires vision, adaptability, and a deep understanding of how innovation can shape industries and lives. Visionary leaders, particularly those who embrace the transformative potential of technology, are at the forefront of driving global innovation. As a co-founder and growth lead of Unideals, I’ve witnessed first-hand how purposeful leadership can align innovation with impact. Drawing from my experiences leading digital transformation initiatives, managing complex app development projects, and now spearheading growth in a digital-first venture, I’ve come to…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has informed telecoms consumers, whose Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards are barred from making calls, that affected SIMs will not be unbarred by the service providers until they are linked with the National Identification Numbers (NINs) of the SIM holders. A statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs of the NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde said this information has become necessary in view of a viral web link (https://bit.ly/NCC-Sim-Unbar-Gov-Ng) being circulated on social media and on some websites. The said link and accompanying narrative represent patent misinformation and disinformation certainly designed to mislead the general public…
By Tobi Emmanuel AMONIMO Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have transformed organization workflow on a global scale. These technologies provide innovative solutions that have continued to enhance usability and promote customer satisfaction and business success. I, Tobi Emmanuel Amonimo, founder of Borderless Skills and a seasoned Product Manager with five years of experience, have leveraged Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to transform digital products and their development process. Artificial intelligence and machine learning facilitate user experiences by examining extensive data sets to comprehend individual preferences and behaviour. Leveraging advanced algorithms, products can offer customized contents and recommendations and features that appeal…