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NCC, CBN launch TIRMS portal to strengthen digital identity security
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (340+ words) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) that both organisations said would safeguard consumers against fraud while opening opportunities for them to leverage the potentials of the telecommunications…...
NCC to begin compensation for poor network service in April 2026
1+ week, 4+ day ago (479+ words) The clarification was provided in a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document published on the Commission's website, offering detailed guidance on how the compensation mechanism will operate and who qualifies to benefit. The regulator clarified that the directive does not replace…...
NCC mandates telcos to compensate subscribers for poor service
3+ week, 1+ day ago (172+ words) Under the new directive, operators that fall short of prescribed Quality of Service (Qo S) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be required to provide direct compensation to affected users within specified locations and timeframes. While fines have historically served as deterrence,…...
NCC launches telecoms risk platform to curb fraud linked to recycled numbers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (676+ words) Nigeria's telecommunications regulator is stepping up efforts to curb rising cases of digital fraud with the introduction of a new system designed to tighten oversight around mobile number usage. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out a Telecoms Identity…...
Telegram crackdown fails to curb rising cybercrime, report finds
4+ week, 1+ day ago (459+ words) A sweeping enforcement campaign by Telegram has led to the removal of tens of millions of channels and groups, yet cybercriminal activity on the platform continues to expand, according to a new report by Check Point Software Technologies. Instead, the…...
New NCC rule tightens cybersecurity reporting for telecom operators
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (534+ words) Nigeria's telecommunications operators will now be required to notify regulators of major cybersecurity incidents within hours of detection under a new regulatory framework designed to strengthen the country's digital defence architecture. The policy, introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission, forms…...
Global effort ramps up to protect undersea internet lifelines
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) As the world grows increasingly dependent on digital connectivity, governments and industry leaders from over 70 countries have renewed their commitment to safeguarding submarine telecommunications cables, the undersea lifelines that carry more than 99 percent of international data traffic. This resolve was…...
T2 meets old problems as subscribers keep porting out
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (902+ words) Anchored on an ambitious, AI-powered and people-focused strategy, the company promised faster, smarter and more personalised digital experiences that would restore consumer confidence and reposition the operator as a digital lifestyle brand for a new era. This gap between branding…...