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Peter Mbah Meets NCC's Maida, Seeks Digital University In Enugu

Peter Mbah Meets NCC’s Maida, Seeks Digital University In Enugu

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has sought for a Digital University or Digital Institute of Technology from the federal government in his state. This was part...

Court Halts MTN, Airtel, Other Telecoms From Disabling Subscribers' Lines Due To NIN

Gist1 year ago

NIN-SIM: Step-By-Step Process To Retrieve Your Barred Mobile Phone Numbers

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that over 40 million telephone lines barred due to owners’ failure to link their SIM cards with their National...

Business1 year ago

MTN Vs Globacom: NCC Gives Update On Interconnectivity Debt Saga

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has postponed plans to ban Globacom subscribers from calling MTN lines over the non-payment of interconnect charges. This was made known...

"It Is An Assault To The Dignity And Livelihood Of Nigerians" - CNG Rejects 50% Increase In Telecoms Tariffs

Nigeria News2 years ago

2023: We Are Ready For Electronic Transmission Of Results – Telcos Assure Nigerians

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has declared that it is ready and capable to transmit the results of the 2023 general election electronically....

Naija News Partners3 years ago

MTN Fixes Date To Roll Out 5G As NCC Holds 90th Edition Of The Telecom Consumer Parliament [Photos]

The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday held its 90th edition of the Telecommunications Consumer Parliament (TCP). The 90th edition, which was themed “5G Technology: Opportunities...

NCC Withdraws Statement Against Starlink

Nigeria News3 years ago

FG Reveals Ways Hackers Can Unlock, Steal Your Vehicles, Issue Warnings About New Trojan Apps

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Sunday alerted telecom consumers and members of the public on an ongoing cyber-vulnerability that allows a nearby hacker to unlock...

In the suit number FHC/L/CS/711/2022 filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, SERAP sought an order to set aside the directive by Buhari to telecommunications companies to block outgoing calls on all unlinked lines without due process of law. SERPA joined the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his Communications and Digital Economy counterpart, Isa Pantami as respondents in the suit. READ ALSO: SERAP Gives FG 48-Hour Ultimatum To Unblock Millions Of Unregistered SIMs “While Nigerian authorities have a legal responsibility to protect, ensure and secure the rights to life and property, any such responsibility ought to be discharged in conformity with human rights standards,” the suit filed on behalf of SERAP by its lawyers Kolawole Oluwadare and Opeyemi Owolabi, read in part. “Fundamental rights are regarded as part of human rights and are protected to enhance human dignity and liberty. “Unblocking the phone lines unlawfully barred from making calls would improve respect for the rule of law, and ensure people’s right to freedom of expression, and access to information, as well as their right to associate with others. “The blocking of people from making calls constitutes impermissible restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, information, and association. “The rights to freedom of opinion and expression and access to information are protected under section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution, article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act. “These rights must be protected online as they are protected offline. Any restriction on these rights must be provided by law, be necessary for a democratic society and serve a legitimate aim. “The blocking of people from making calls on their SIMs also amounts to arbitrary or unlawful interference with their right to family life, and socio-economic rights, as it unnecessarily or disproportionately interferes with these fundamental human rights. “The decision to block the phone lines also appears to be arbitrary and lacks any legal framework, independent and judicial oversight. This may allow authorities to act in an unfettered and potentially arbitrary or unlawful manner. “Under international human rights law, States including Nigeria ‘shall not engage in or condone any disruption of access to digital technologies for segments of the public or an entire population.’ States must refrain from cutting off access to telecommunications services. “Millions of Nigerians including persons with disabilities, elderly citizens, persons living in remote areas have been unable to capture their biometrics, and obtain their NINs due to logistical challenges, administrative and bureaucratic burdens, as well as the persistent collapse of the national grid. “The rights to freedom of expression, access to information, and freedom of association, whether offline or online, promote the democratic ideal by allowing citizens to voice their concerns, challenge governmental institutions, and hold the government accountable for its actions.”

Nigeria News3 years ago

NIN-SIM Linkage: FG Reveals Way To Unbar Blocked SIM, Speaks On NCC Recruitment

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Sunday stated that Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards that have been barred from making calls will not be unbarred by...

"Nothing Could Be Farther From The Truth" - ASUU Rejects Pantami As A Professor

Nigeria News3 years ago

Buhari Govt Extends NIN-SIM Verification As NIN Enrolments Exceed 71 Million

The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has extend the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to the 31st of March, 2022,...

Nigeria News3 years ago

Again, NCC Warns Of Iranian Hacking Group Targeting Telcos, ISPs

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday notified the public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyberespionage in the African telecoms space. This was...

Nigeria News3 years ago

Cybercrime: FG Reports New Malware ‘AbstractEmu’ Attacking Android Phones

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) wishes to inform telecom consumers and the general public that a new Android malware has been discovered. Naija News reports that...

Nigeria News3 years ago

‘Misleading And Inaccurate’ – FG Denies Restricting SIM Card Users To 18 And Above

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has described as misleading and inaccurate reports that it is developing a regulation to disqualify Nigerians below 18 years of age...

NIMC Gives Update On Its New Multi-Purpose Card

Nigeria News4 years ago

NCC Reveals How Churches, Companies, Others Can Link Sims With NIN

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given details on how Churches, Mosques, companies, others can link their sims with the National Identification Number (NIN). Naija News...

Nigeria News5 years ago

Senate Approves Reappointment Of Danbatta As NCC Vice-Chairman

Danbatta’s confirmation follows the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Communications.

Nigeria News5 years ago

Just In: Buhari Reappoints Danbatta NCC Vice Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Umar Danbatta as executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This was made known in a...

Senate Under My Watch Was Not A Rubber Stamp - Lawan

Nigeria News5 years ago

Senate Approves Adewolu To Replace Dare As NCC Executive Commissioner

The Nigerian Senate has approved the appointment of Adeleke Adewolu as Executive Commissioner on the governing board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Naija News understands...

APC, PDP Senators Disagree Over Electronic Transmission Of Election Results

Nigeria News5 years ago

NCC: President Buhari Sends Request To Senate

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Nigeria Senate to confirm the appointment of Adeleke Adewolu as the Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Naija...