Again, the much awaited unification of the functions of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, respectively attracted heated debates, questions and controversy last week at the just concluded WiMAX Forum 2010 where industry players reacted, saying that the planned unification was imperative given the fact that it would fast-track the convergence of Nigerian information communication technology industry under one umbrella.

While calling for concerted efforts to combat cybercrime eating deep into the socio-economic fabric of nations of the world, participants at the just international forum on Cybersecurity rose up from the conference outlining effective responses to cybercrimes taking place in the cyber world.

Indications are emerging that leading mobile operator, MTN may have drafted up a new team of representatives to handle its customer’s post paid roaming accounts.

To further combat criminal activities in the largest African ICT market, the Computer Village Ikeja, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ikeja division, Imohimi Edgal (CSP), has launched Community Safety Partnerships during his visit to Ogunbiyi Communities recenly, even as he assured on 90% crime reduction in the said market.

ICT and the New Economy Rapid technological progress in ICT and its speedy proliferation among developed countries have led to speculation that the widespread adoption of ICT will lead to a ‘frictionless’ economy, i.e., one in which transaction costs gradually approach zero, barriers to entry disappear, markets respond instantaneously and productivity increases substantially. In such an economy, there would be stable economic growth and low inflation, or the so-called ‘New Economy.