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
Abuja, July 10, 2025 — The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has formally requested collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCCom) to strengthen efforts against online piracy, particularly concerning digital content distribution. In meetings held this week, NCC Director‑General Dr. John Asein emphasised the growing threat of unauthorised digital copying and urged cooperation on regulation, detection, and enforcement.
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2025 Nigeria has recorded an unprecedented surge in internet usage, defying a recent 50% hike in data tariffs, according to new industry figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The report revealed that internet subscriptions grew by over 10% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching an all-time high
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally approved a landmark national roaming and spectrum-sharing agreement between MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile, granting 9Mobile’s subscribers access to MTN’s network infrastructure for a period of three years. The deal, which received regulatory clearance in May 2025 after nearly five years in the making,
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
ABUJA — In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and enhance internet connectivity, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) earlier this week hosted the Board of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) at its headquarters in Abuja. The high-level engagement focused on advancing key initiatives to position Nigeria’s digital economy for global competitiveness,
