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IMO STATE GOVERNMENT RESTORES ILLEGALLY-ACQUIRED LANDS TO ORIGINAL OWNERS: A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

The Imo State Implementation Committee on Lands and other Related Matters (“The Committee”) has returned over 894 plots of land to their original owners in fulfilment of Governor Hope Uzodinma’s promise to redress the unlawful confiscation and acquisition of both government and individual lands during the 8-year reign of former Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha. SPACES […]

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AITEO EASTERN EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED REAWAKEN THE OLD WOUNDS OF OIL SPILLAGE IN NIGER-DELTA AS OIL SPILL DEVASTATES OPU NEMBE COMMUNITY IN BAYELSA STATE

An oil spill has occurred in Opu Nembe Community at the southern field of Sant Barbara in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State allegedly caused by oil leakages from crude pipelines owned by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company Limited (AITEO) (See Video). The spill resulted in an inferno that started on 5 November

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NCC's Special Consumer Advocacy, "SHINE YOUR EYES, NO FALL MUGU", Debuts in Benin

NCC’s Special Consumer Advocacy, “SHINE YOUR EYES, NO FALL MUGU”, Debuts in Benin

NCC’s Special Consumer Advocacy, “SHINE YOUR EYES, NO FALL MUGU”, Debuts in Benin The Nigerian Communications Commission has again given  expression to its commitment to reach all categories of telecom consumers, with the launch yesterday in Benin, of a consumer-centric outreach programme tagged, “Shine your eyes, no fall mugu”, which literally translates to, “Be alert,

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Dismantle Trade Barriers to grow Africa’s economy, Dangote urges Leaders 

Dismantle Trade Barriers to grow Africa’s economy, Dangote urges Leaders    African leaders have been urged to dismantle trade barriers stifling their individual countries, in a bid to ensure smooth flow of goods and services, with a corresponding impact on economic growth and development across the continent.    The call was made by the Group

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Leaked EndSARS Panel Report: “Justice Should not End on Paper,” FENRAD Warns,

Leaked EndSARS Panel Report: “Justice Should not End on Paper,” FENRAD Warns, Calls on Abia State Government to Also Make its Report Public and Ensure Restorative Justice.   Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy, human and environmental rights advocacy group, having read in full the recently leaked Lagos State EndSARS panel reports

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NCC's Special Consumer Advocacy, "SHINE YOUR EYES, NO FALL MUGU", Debuts in Benin

Again, NCC alerts of hacking group targeting Telcos, ISPs

Again, NCC alerts of hacking group targeting Telcos, ISPs In keeping with its commitment to continuously keep stakeholders in the country’s telecoms sector informed, educated and protected, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) wishes to, once again, notify the public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyberespionage in the African telecoms space. An Iranian

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Gambian Minister applauds Nigeria’s strides in telecom regulation The Gambian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, at the weekend in Abuja, said Nigeria’s giant strides in telecom regulation are the reason that the nation’s telecoms development has become a reference point. Bah, who led a Gambian delegation, including industry regulators on a courtesy visit to the management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja, said the visit was prompted by the success, which Nigeria has witnessed in the sector, and the need for The Gambia to follow the same path of success. He said it is for this reason that the West African nation has completed arrangements to establish an independent regulatory commission for its telecommunications industry like the NCC of Nigeria. “The current industry statistics is proof that Nigeria is achieving her goals of digitisation of its economy,” he said. He sought the Commission's advisory support and strategic collaboration to accelerate economic growth and improve efficiency in both countries and strengthen all sectors across the African continent. Director of Legal and Regulatory Services at NCC, Josephine Amuwa, who received the delegation on behalf of the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, highlighted the impact of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003. She said the NCA 2003 empowers the Commission to effectively carry out its regulatory mandate, one of which is to create an enabling environment for competition among operators in the industry, as well as provision of qualitative and efficient telecommunications services throughout the country. Amuwa spoke about the Commission’s role in ensuring that the mandate of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), is accomplished, and that has led to implementation of various programmes to the benefit of Nigerians. "The USPF was also established by the NCA 2003 to ensure that services are extended into the rural communities to ensure that telecoms services are available in unserved and underserved areas, even in the urban areas, to meet government objectives,” she said. Amuwa also cited the consultative and collaborative approach to telecom regulation as one of the factors for Commission's successes. "The Commission adopts a participatory rule-making process where key players in the industry are invited to a public hearing for further deliberations to ensure that the stakeholders' views are considered in establishing these regulatory guidelines," she said. Amuwa encouraged the delegation to visit the Commission's website to study published regulatory guidelines on all necessary matters. She explained that the guidelines give full effect to the provisions and administration of the NCA 2003.

Dangote to delight participants at 2021 Lagos Trade Fair  

Dangote to delight participants at 2021 Lagos Trade Fair  Africa’s foremost indigenous conglomerate, Dangote Industries Ltd is adding verve to the 2021 Lagos Trade Fair which begins this week with five companies from the group participating in the fair. The companies participating in the fair are Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, NASCON, Dangote Oil Refinery, and

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NCC Holds Valedictory Forum for Exemplary, Retiring Staff, Osmund Omulu

NCC Holds Valedictory Forum for Exemplary, Retiring Staff, Osmund Omulu Members of staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) converged in the Conference Room of the Commission’s Head Office recently, to honour Osmund Omulu, a staff of the Commission, who is retiring upon attaining the Nigerian public service mandatory retirement age of 60 years. Omulu,

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Medical Waste Incinerator in Aba: Rotary Club of Umungasi Aba District 9142 Aims at Inaugurating a New Environmental Regime in Aba.

Medical Waste Incinerator in Aba: Rotary Club of Umungasi Aba District 9142 Aims at Inaugurating a New Environmental Regime in Aba.   Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, witnessed a laudable innovation and initiative carried out by Rotary Club of Umungasi Aba, District 9142 towards ensuring a robust

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NCC, other Telecom Regulators Set to Combat e-Fraud, Standardise Regional Roaming Tariffs

NCC, other Telecom Regulators Set to Combat e-Fraud, Standardise Regional Roaming Tariffs

NCC, other Telecom Regulators Set to Combat e-Fraud, Standardise Regional Roaming Tariffs The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other telecoms regulators under the auspices of West African Telecoms Regulators Assembly (WATRA) are set to develop technical and regulatory modalities aimed at combating rising wave of electronic frauds, and standardising regional roaming tariffs in the sub-region.

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