By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new regulatory platform, the Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS), aimed at enhancing digital security and curbing fraud across Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a stakeholder forum on the initiative. Represented…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at enhancing transparency and driving economic growth in Nigeria. The resolution was reached during a courtesy visit by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC, Aminu Maida, to the Registrar-General/CEO of CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, in…
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector sustained its growth momentum in early 2026, with total active telephony subscriptions climbing to 182.23 million in January, according to the latest industry data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The new figure represents an increase of about 2.58 million subscriptions compared to 179.64 million recorded in December 2025, marking the…
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians regarding the hidden costs of digital platforms, noting that without adequate awareness, citizens’ personal data risks being monetized by global entities without their consent or benefit. Speaking at the official signing of a Memorandum of…
