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NCC raises alarm over call masking

NCC raises alarm over call masking

By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues, national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom regulator described call masking as an act of economic sabotage capable of adversely affecting […]
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ATCON shifts gears for 2011 Broadband summit

ATCON shifts gears for 2011 Broadband summit

In realization of its roadmap for a universal access to broadband in Nigeria, the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, ATCON says it has commenced the first phase of the implementation plan.

NITPPF lists strategies for digital Nigeria

NITPPF lists strategies for digital Nigeria

To achieve digital inclusion in the 21st century knowledge economy, stakeholders from public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy at the end of the just concluded National Information Technology Public and Private Forum (NITPPF), held in Edo State, outlined strategies for a digital Nigeria.

Hawkers pay N300 daily to area boys

Hawkers pay N300 daily to area boys

There may be no end in sight to street trading in the Nigerian ICT markets despite ban by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment even as street urchins collect N300.00 daily from hawkers.

Symantec signs MoU with ITU on safer cyberspace

Symantec signs MoU with ITU on safer cyberspace

For the love of securing internet users across the world, Symantec says it has signed a Memorandum of Association, MoU with the International Telecommunications Union, ITU, to use its security intelligence, in the form of its quarterly Internet Security Threat Reports, to increase understanding of cyber security risks.

BCC introduces Xanno mobile tablet computer

BCC introduces Xanno mobile tablet computer

The Business and Computer Consultancy Ltd, a UK based company, has announced the introduction of Xanno XS7 next generation mobile tablet computer solution to help businesses make money

MTN ends 21 days of Y’ello care

MTN ends 21 days of Y’ello care

Telecom giant MTN Nigeria has ended it’s twenty one days of giving and sharing within host communities scattered across the nation at a lavish ceremony held recently at the company’s headquarters in Lagos.

Visafone introduces new tariff plan

Visafone introduces new tariff plan

Visafone Communications limited has introduced a new tariff plan tagged: Visa Talk, Talk, Talk, with a view to providing subscribers with low and attractive call tariff.

Draft National Software Policy ready, says Prof Akinyokun

Draft National Software Policy ready, says Prof Akinyokun

The National Software Policy Review Committee, (NSPC) will this week submit the draft copy of the National Software Policy to the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA) for review by the governing board of the regulatory authority

ICT: When citizens are ahead of government

ICT: When citizens are ahead of government

I have never been in doubt about the capabilities of the ordinary Nigerian, who I believe is one of the most resilient brands of the human species. What I have remained in doubt about, and I need to be convinced otherwise is the ability of our leaders to provide the leadership we need.