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ITU Member States have approved a major report on the technical, operational, and regulatory materials for the preparation of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23), according to a news report in IT-Online. The report summarises and analyses the results of extensive technical studies conducted by members of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector, as well as possible solutions to satisfy WRC-23 agenda items. The report was approved at the conclusion of the 2nd session of the Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM23-2) held in Geneva last week. “The global management of radio frequency spectrum and associated satellite orbits is at the heart of ITU’s…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied claims in some quarters that it is the regulator of the contents of social media networks. The Commission made the clarification during a recent visit of the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN), led by its Executive Secretary, Blessing Akinsolotu, who sought the intervention of the Commission on the worrisome and misleading content of social media platforms. “We know that NCC, as the regulator of the telecoms industry, has a greater role to play in helping to curb the spread of fake news and incendiary content that Internet users put on…
The board and management of Communication Week Media Limited, publishers of Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, has opened its portal to the public to vote for nominees of their choice for this year’s Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Awards. Formerly known as the Beacon of Information and Communication Technology Awards, the event is widely regarded as the most prestigious annual event available in the ICT industry in Nigeria, Ken Nwogbo, Chief Executive Officer/Editor-in-Chief, CommunicationsWeek Media Limited, said the awards ceremony reward best practices and recognize outstanding contributions to the growth of the sector. Organisers are imploring Business leaders and readers to…
9mobile, Nigeria’s innovative and customer-friendly telecommunications company is set to host the 2023 edition of its annual Channel Partners Conference, which celebrates partners for their firm commitment and loyalty over the years. The move further affirms 9mobile’s commitment to providing business development support across its stakeholder landscape. This year’s Conference, themed, ‘Re-engage to Succeed’ emphasizes the significance of sustainable stakeholder relations with 9mobile’s trade partners and looks at the strategies behind the telco brand’s strong resurgence in the market. The Chief Executive Officer, 9mobile, Juergen Peschel, restated the importance of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and corporate revival in business relationships. “The…
Users of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, have been advised to set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to avoid falling victim to account takeover by hackers. The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) gave the advice in an advisory issued on Tuesday. NCC-CSIRT noted in the advisory that WhatsApp, which is a Meta-owned service, is increasingly becoming a prime target for hackers and scammers who are always looking for ways to gain unauthorized access to users’ accounts. The CSIRT described two-factor authentication (2FA) as an identity and access management security method that requires two forms of identification to…
By Rotimi POPOOLA A lot of people are with the school of thought that our male leaders in this part of the world don’t see the importance of women in society for economic growth, but I stand to disagree with that. We have some that value the role of women, understand their importance and give them a chance to exercise their values. Among them is Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who has taken the empowerment of women, as a priority and a thing of concern. Kashifu Inuwa has given unwavering support and commitment to women, recognising them as global shapers. His belief…
CyberSafe Foundation has kicked off its third annual cohort of the CyberGirls fellowship program that has so far admitted 500 female cybersecurity enthusiasts aged between 18-28 years old from 22 African countries. The CyberGirls fellowship program is Africa’s largest female-focused free cybersecurity training and mentorship program, providing fellows with world-class training and mentorship to enable them to develop the skills they need to thrive in the cybersecurity industry. The program is an initiative of CyberSafe Foundation, a non-profit organization registered in the United States of America, committed to facilitating safe and inclusive access across Africa. The third cohort marks another…
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Konga Travels and Tours has announced the launch of a flexible installment payment scheme for prospective travelers, through which the company intends to expand access to affordable travel deals for over 20 million Nigerians. Tagged ‘Pay As You Earn,’ the scheme allows customers to hold down and enjoy cheaper travel deals by making a minimum of 20% down payment on the travel cost and paying the balance in convenient installments. The exciting initiative will see Konga Travels, a foremost omnichannel travel agency in Africa based in Lagos, Nigeria, take a significant step towards achieving its long-held ambition of reducing the…