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Telecom subscriptions hit 195.1m in July

Telecom subscriptions hit 195.1m in July

…Adds 2.88m subscriptions in one month By Juliet Umeh Nigeria’s active telecommunications subscriptions rose by 2.88 million in July 2026 to 195.11 million, up from 192.23 million recorded in June, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. The increase represents a monthly growth of about 1.5 per cent, while the country’s teledensity rose from 88.67 […]
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Deactivation of SIM cards, not total withdrawals NCC explains

Deactivation of SIM cards, not total withdrawals NCC explains

Following the deactivation of unregistered Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards by operators, the Nigerian telecommunications regulatory authority, the Nigerian Communications (NCC) yesterday said that only those subscribers who register their SIM cards properly would have them reactivated.

Tech-power, better source of power generation

Tech-power, better source of power generation

Nigerians have been urged to embrace tech-power, as an alternative to power, as it has been proven to be a better source of energy generation in the developed world. Managing Director of Omatek company, Mrs. Florence Seriki made this statement in an chat with technology reporters, as the company unveiled varieties of new solar power solutions in Lagos recently.

Dambatta takes first strike at NCC staff structures

Dambatta takes first strike at NCC staff structures

The newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof Umar Dambatta, who has resumed duty in acting capacity pending confirmation by the Senate, has promised to tackle the quality of service issues in the industry very seriously. But that was not before first reshuffling the staff structure and offices at the commission. Although, HI-tech reliably gathered that a few staff have been moved from their positions, but no official confirmation to the new development.

Cyber threats everywhere: Cybercrime law not enough without good implementation

Cyber threats everywhere: Cybercrime law not enough without good implementation

THE word threat is a mild way of indicating danger. It however carries serious red alert with it. It becomes more dangerous when it grows within the ICT Eco system. This is basically because technology has erased the borders separating local and international markets, developed and underdeveloped economies, small and big businesses.