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Why kidnap-for-ransom persists despite NIN-SIM linkage, by PIN

A civic digital rights group, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has blamed lack of sincerity of purpose among others, for the failure of the linkage of National Identity Number (NIN) with Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards to address criminal activities, especially kidnap-for-ransom. Speaking in Lagos with reporters as part of activities marking end of the year, Executive…

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NITDA lauds Google, X, others for adhering to code of practice

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries. The Code which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA outlines clear guidelines for promoting online safety and managing…

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Airtel Nigeria gets new CEO

Airtel Africa has announced the appointment of Dinesh Balsingh as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, effective November 1, 2024.  By this appointment, Balsingh also became a member of the Executive Council for the Airtel Africa Group. He takes over from Carl Cruz, who returned to his home country, The Philippines,…

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Starlink suspends residential kits sale pending NCC’s price hike approval

Elon Musk’s Starlink has suspended fresh orders for its residential kits across Nigeria, saying the suspension would be lifted after securing approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for price hike. The company, however, allows orders for its high-end Business Plan, in which it is allowed to charge N159,000 for a monthly subscription compared with…

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