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Namibia opens media monitoring Hackathon for young innovators By Eyo Nsima The Namibian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), in partnership with the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), has opened applications for a Media Monitoring and Analysis Tool Hackathon aimed at developing home-grown technology solutions for the media industry. The initiative is […]

IEA warns Africa: Power, Digital Gaps Threaten AI Opportunities African countries must accelerate investments in electricity and digital infrastructure to unlock the economic and energy benefits of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), which warns that inadequate power supply and poor internet connectivity could leave the continent

NCC Earns Top Spot in BPSR 2026 MDA Rankings   The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). In the latest Public Service Reforms

Rewriting Nigeria’s Telecom Future (Part 2): NCC’s Broadband Expansion Drive to Connect Every Nigerian By Eyo Nsima As Nigeria positions itself for a new era of digital growth, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has placed broadband expansion and infrastructure rollout at the heart of its review of the National Telecommunications Policy 2000. The Commission’s consultation

COMMENTARY: Rewriting Nigeria’s Telecom Future: How NCC’s Competition Reform Will Strengthen the Sector By Eyo Nsima As the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) undertakes a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy 2000, one of the most forward-looking components of the exercise is its focus on modernising competition in the sector. Far from signaling regulatory disruption,

NCC Launches Public Consultation on Satellite Direct‑to‑Device Connectivity in Nigeria By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a six‑week public consultation on the potential introduction of Satellite Direct‑to‑Device (D2D) connectivity in Nigeria. The initiative invites input from telecom operators, device manufacturers, internet service providers, government agencies, civil society, and the public on

NCC Paves the Way for Nigeria’s Digital Leap with Satellite Direct‑to‑Device Technology By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is once again demonstrating why it remains at the forefront of innovation in Africa’s telecom sector. The Commission recently launched a public consultation on Satellite Direct‑to‑Device (D2D) connectivity, a groundbreaking technology that could revolutionize how

Editorial: NCC Leading Nigeria’s Digital Future Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment in its digital evolution, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)is showing the kind of visionary leadership the country needs. With the launch of its public consultation on Satellite Direct‑to‑Device (D2D) connectivity, the Commission is taking a bold step toward bridging the country’s connectivity

Commentary: NCC’s Satellite D2D Consultation Shows Bold, Strategic Leadership By Eyo Nsima At a time when digital connectivity defines economic competitiveness and social inclusion, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has once again demonstrated why proactive regulation matters. Its decision to initiate a public consultation on Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity is not merely a bureaucratic exercise

NCC Opens Public Inquiry on Spectrum Roadmap and High-Speed Wireless Guidelines By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a public inquiry into its Draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector (2025–2030) and associated regulatory frameworks designed to shape Nigeria’s digital and wireless future. The announcement comes as the Commission seeks broad input