Abuja, August 1, 2025 In a decisive move against digital piracy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) have successfully shut down MovieBox.ng, a prominent website notorious for illegally streaming copyrighted movies and entertainment content. The operation, part of a wider national crackdown on intellectual property theft in Nigeria’s digital
Internet service providers, including major players like Starlink and Spectranet, are experiencing a noticeable decline in customer subscriptions as more Nigerians cut back on data spending due to rising economic hardship. The development signals a growing shift in consumer behavior, reflecting the impact of inflation and weakened purchasing power on household and business budgets. Recent
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced efforts to establish a robust and comprehensive cybersecurity framework aimed at safeguarding the nation’s communications sector, a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economic infrastructure. In a statement released yesterday, the NCC highlighted the increasing need to fortify the telecommunications ecosystem against rising cyber threats that could disrupt services, compromise
