ICT/Telecom

  The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has cautioned various telecommunication consumers on the rising trend of electronic frauds perpetuated on telecom platforms across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The Director, Consumer Protection and Advocacy Unit, Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Commission, Mr. Alkasim Umar, sent the warning during a sensitisation programme in Abakaliki, the

  Ferrari has started to accept payment in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars in the United States and will extend the scheme to Europe following requests from its wealthy customers, its Marketing and Commercial chief, Enrico Gallieratold Reuters. Last year, the Italian company sold 13,200 cars, with prices starting at over 200,000 euros or

  In the age of digital connectivity, where smartphones have become an extension of our lives, the rising threat of SIM swap fraud is causing alarm among consumers and security experts alike. This insidious form of cybercrime has seen a significant uptick in recent years, leaving individuals vulnerable to identity theft, financial loss, and a

  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced, the number of active mobile subscriptions in the country has reached about 220.716 million as at August 2023.  Teledensity stood at 115.63 per cent at the same period. Also, the number of active internet subscribers was 159.035 million with broadband penetration at 45.57 per cent as at

  The refreshed logo signifies a renewed and strong focus on consumer privacy and enhanced safety in communication The overall design maintains the signature ‘True blue’ colour with an icon that establishes a distinct identity, thereby protecting our users from copycat and imposter appsTruecaller, recently announced a corporate rebranding and launch of a brand new

  Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday identified investment in digital infrastructure, digital skills development and collaboration, among other factors, that would enable the country and, indeed, Africa, to reap the fruits of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof Garba Danbatta, in a keynote at 11th Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition

  Two firms, Clintonel Innovation Centre (CIC) Aba and Chip Lab, have announced a partnership to enable Nigeria earn  $200 billion  for Nigeria from Microchips Design. The firms are targeting the creation of over 50,000 new jobs and boosting gross domestic product (GDP)by 50 per cent. To achieve this, both firms  are setting  up a

  Consensys, a leading blockchain and web3 software company has announced the launch of the first iteration of MetaMask Snaps to the public in Nigeria. MetaMask Snaps, according to a statement from the company, will revolutionise the way users interact with MetaMask, the world’s leading self-custody web3 platform, offering them unprecedented control and customisation. The

  Electricity Consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), want the new Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu to overhaul the power sector to ensure stable power supply. The consumers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday said that overhauling the sector would improve power supply. Mr Kunle Olubiyo,