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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has developed a device-scanning application to help authorised phone dealers, distributors and other industry participants verify and upload device identification information more efficiently.
The Head of the NCC Wireless Network, Technical Standards and Network Integrity Department, Mr. Kings Adeyemi, told journalists at a media briefing on Thursday in Lagos that the application is part of the commission’s broader Device Checker initiative, which aims to strengthen regulatory compliance, improve device verification and reduce the circulation of counterfeit and non-compliant telecommunications equipment in Nigeria.
The Malian News and Advertising Agency (AMAP) signed a bilateral memorandum of cooperation with Russia’s TASS news agency in Moscow on Monday, October 26, 2026, establishing a joint framework for content exchange, professional training, and technical capability enhancement.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says about 75 million telecommunications subscribers received airtime compensation for poor service in 2026, while nearly 3 million others were refunded for failed airtime and data transactions.
The NATCOM Development and Investment Limited, (NTEL) says that its WakaGo global eSIM and AirFibre wireless broadband services will help Nigerian travellers reduce roaming costs and expand internet access for businesses and underserved communities.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has intensified engagement with key players in the Nigerian telecommunications industry, with its Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Ms. Rimini Makama, leading a delegation on courtesy visits to Airtel Nigeria and IHS Towers in Lagos.
Russian state-backed news agency opens editorial office in Johannesburg as it expands its African operations and strengthens locally produced news content.
The Nigerian Ambassador to Denmark, Amb. Lola Akande, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Denmark.
Journalists in Dakar participated in a specialized training session focused on analyzing and interpreting statistical data, an initiative organized jointly by Senegal’s National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD) and the World Bank Group.
African media professionals, academic researchers, and digital ecosystem stakeholders have been urged to expand institutional fact-checking capabilities and adopt advanced digital verification protocols to counter systemic disinformation across the continent.
The Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has called on the staff of the commission to improve service delivery through prompt responses, accountability and effective collaboration across departments.