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Business Technology

NCC updates list of approved phones in Nigerian market, includes 5g phones

Agency1 November 15, 2022 0 Comment

The list of NCC-approved mobile phones in Nigeria has hit 1,891. The phones, ranging from different brands and models, are tested by Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), the country’s telecoms regulator, and are certified and...

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National

2023 Budget: Removal of FIRS, NCC, 8 other Government-owned enterprises Surfaced

VAM News October 7, 2022 0 Comment

The Senate has okayed the removal of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and 8 other Government-owned Enterprises (GoEs) from 2023 national budget. This is as the 2023 national budget was...

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National

Hackers can now unlock, steal vehicles, NCC hints Nigerians

VAM News May 16, 2022 0 Comment

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned the public of an ongoing cyber-vulnerability that allows a nearby hacker to unlock vehicles, start engines wirelessly and make away with cars. In a statement on Saturday,...

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Technology

NCC: Over 17,000 subscribers switched providers in nine months

Akanji Philip April 12, 2022 0 Comment

About 17,030 telecommunication subscribers changed their service providers in nine months, according to data from the Nigerian Communications Commission. From June 2021 to February 2022, 17,030 switched from former service providers...

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Local News

Commission Raises Alarm Over Mobile App Stealing Users Bank Details On Android Phones

VAM News February 27, 2022 0 Comment

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised alarm over the public of a malicious app called ”Fast Cleaner” — which steals users’ banking app login credentials on Android devices. This was revealed by the...

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Local News

NCC To Nigerians: Avoid Clicking Links Sent Through SMS

VAM News January 30, 2022 0 Comment

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cautioned the public of TangleBot, a new virus infecting Android mobile devices through short messaging service (SMS). disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by Ikechukwu Adinde, NCC...

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National

3 telecomms qualify for 5G spectrum option, says NCC

VAM News December 2, 2021 0 Comment

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced three telecommunications companies have qualified as approved bidders for the 3.5GHz spectrum auction. The auction is for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) Technology in the country...

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National

5G: Expect Self-Driving Cars, Telemedicine, NCC Alerts Nigerians

VAM News November 25, 2021 0 Comment

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stated that Nigerians should expect gigabytes in a second, smart cities, self-driving cars, robust telemedicine and others with the deployment of the fifth-generation (5G) technology in Nigeria. This...

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National

NCC Alerts Nigerians On Alleged Davido Airtime, Data Giveaway

VAM News November 23, 2021 0 Comment

NCC has warned Nigerians on an alleged Davido airtime giveaway. VAM News reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday warned Nigerians not to fall victims to the activities of fraudsters bent on...

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National

NCC Alerts Of Hacking Group Targeting Ministries, Telcos, Others

VAM News November 16, 2021 0 Comment

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called the attention of the Nigerian public to the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyberespionage in the African telecoms space. NCC said it is issuing the warning...