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A rights campaigner, Olukoya Ogungbeje, on Monday, filed a suit before a Federal High Court Lagos, against telecommunications companies in Nigeria, challenging the recent barring of phone lines of citizens. NAN reports that the applicant joined as respondents to his suit, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Mada, and MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. Other respondents are Airtel Networks Nigeria Ltd., Globacom Ltd. and Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services…

A rights campaigner, Olukoya Ogungbeje, on Monday, filed a suit before a Federal High Court Lagos, against telecommunications companies in Nigeria, challenging the recent barring of phone lines of citizens. NAN reports that the applicant joined as respondents to his suit, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Mada, and MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. Other respondents are Airtel Networks Nigeria Ltd., Globacom Ltd. and Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services…

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Thursday confirmed that the crypto exchange platform, Binance, is being investigated by Nigerian authorities. In its first official confirmation of the clampdown efforts on the activities of Binance and other crypto platforms, a top official of the ONSA confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES that the security adviser’s office is coordinating an interagency investigation into the operations of Binance. “I am confirming that the office of the national security adviser, as…

The Nigerian government has blocked the online platforms of Binance and other crypto firms to avert what it considers continuous manipulation of the forex market and illicit movement of funds. Sources within the major telecommunication companies in the country told PREMIUM TIMES Wednesday evening that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) communicated the directive to telcos and they had started acting on it. Apart from Binance, other platforms such as Forextime, OctaFX, Crypto, FXTM, Coinbase, Kraken,…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday announced that the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom) has been amicably resolved. In accordance with this resolution, the NCC said the approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn. Following its initial public notice, the NCC said it undertook further regulatory intervention, by mediating between the parties and facilitating the reconciliation process.…

As tech layoffs are set to continue unabated in 2024, the cybersecurity industry was not immune from job losses and more than 110 cybersecurity companies fired thousands of employees in 2023. Once largely untouched, jobs in the cybersecurity sector were also affected this year despite an ever-increasing number of cyber attacks and data breaches, reports TechCrunch.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIM KozhikodeIIMK Senior Management ProgrammeVisitIndian School of…

Vivo V30 NCC certificationThe certification shows the Vivo V30 will bear the model number V2318.This confirms the phone will house a 4,895mAh battery but it should be promoted as 5,000mAh. This will be supported by an 80W fast charging speed.The listing shows the handset will pack 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.The NCC certification also has live images of the phones, which show a Black colour option but there could be other choices at launch.The phone will come with 5G network support as well.Live images The certification…

TikTok has taken possession of a facility in Norway built by data centre group Green Mountain AS which will become the social media company's largest in Europe as it seeks to store data generated in the region locally.The company, owned by China-headquartered Bytedance, has been trying to address concerns over whether the Chinese government could access the data of European citizens who use TikTok.Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteMITMIT Technology Leadership and…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it had directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the country to comply with regulatory frameworks emplaced by the commission towards ensuring the security and safety of their networks for telecom consumers. The NCC said this in a statement by Reuben Muoka, the director of public affairs of the commission, on Thursday. According to the statement, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it will arrest and prosecute any individual or group involved in the sales and use of pre-registered Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards in Nigeria. Reuben Muoka, the director of public affairs, NCC, in a statement on Wednesday said the resolution is in line with the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 and the Nigerian Communications Commission (Registration of Telephone Subscribers Regulations) 2011. “In line with the Nigerian Communications Act…