Reps Seek Longer Wait Before SIM Reassignment

The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the waiting period for reassigning inactive phone numbers to 18 months. Lawmakers said the proposed extension from the current 12 months—would enhance compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act and reduce risks of fraud, identity theft, and wrongful criminal allegations linked to […]

Tinubu Names Idris Olorunnimbe NCC Chairman, Constitutes USPF Board

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Idris Olorunnimbe as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and constituted new boards for both the NCC and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF). The appointments were announced on Wednesday and are part of efforts to strengthen key agencies under the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and […]