Buhari inks National Cyber Security Policy and Strategy of Nigeria

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The new National Cyber Security Policy and Strategy of Nigeria providing the broad framework for addressing cybersecurity has been signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, Technology Times has learnt.

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‘MTN Nigerianization Agenda now underway’

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South Africa's MTN Group has started "MTN Nigerianization agenda" to increase local participation in the mobile phone company, according to its top management.

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MVNO: Buhari declares Nigeria open for new mobile operators

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MVNOs otherwise called Mobile Virtual Network Operators are to launch mobile services in Nigeria as President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration opens the telecoms market to more competition.

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National Identification Number: ‘Why BVN-linked NIN can’t work for SIM pairing’

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Nigeria’s ID regulator has explained why owners of National Identification Number otherwise called NIN, generated from BVN, cannot use them for linking SIM and NIN records.

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The List: NIN diaspora registration ‘now live in 15 countries’

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NIN Diaspora registration services are now available in 15 countries to enrol Nigerians living abroad for the mandatory National Identification Number (NIN), the nation's ID agency says.

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Nigerian telecoms industry: Dropping phones, rising internet signal market shift

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The Nigerian telecoms industry has shown early signs of a marginal drop in uptake of phone lines even as appetite for internet services rise among Nigerians.

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Minister orders phone networks to cut lines not linked to NIN by Dec. 30

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Dr. Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has ordered telcos to deactivate any phone line not linked with the user’s National Identity Number (NIN) by December 30.

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Telcos, Govt hold talks today over embargo on sales of phone lines in Nigeria

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The top telecoms companies in Nigeria and government are to hold crucial talks today over the nationwide embargo on sales of new phone lines ordered by Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy.

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NCC: Minister ordered embargo on sales of phone lines in Nigeria

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Dr Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy issued the order stopping telecoms companies from selling new phone lines in Nigeria, the industry regulator says. The Minister handed down the order suspending sales of new SIMs by mobile network operators (MNOs) that he also directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enforce to allow […]

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