Living abroad not excuse for Quran illiteracy, moral decadence A United States-based Islamic School, Sabeel Ul Faoz Arabic School, has graduated 12 teenage Quran memorisers amidst pomp and pageantry.At the maiden edition of the graduation ceremony, scholars also emphasized the importance of Islamic education for Nigerians and other nationals living …
Read More »NCC Orders Immediate Reactivation of Lines Affected by NIN-SIM Verification Issues
Over the weekend many telecom subscribers/consumers were unable to access their phone lines because of the inability of many telecom consumers to verify their National Identification Numbers (NINs) with their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs). This meant that their numbers were blocked by their telecom service providers in keeping with laws …
Read More »Free weekend travel across city on First Bus and Stagecoach
A free travel scheme is being introduced across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in an effort to encourage bus travel. First Bus and Stagecoach will both offer free travel across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire every weekend in January. The scheme is being introduced in an effort to help people with rising living costs …
Read More »Maida Promises Support for Meta on Undersea Cable Initiative
Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which responds positively to Nigeria’s desire for investments that promote the agenda of government to achieve a robust digital …
Read More »NCC warns against sale, use of non-type approved devices
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has warned traders and other stakeholders about the negative consequences of selling and purchasing phones and telecommunications gadgets that are not type approved by the Commission. The certification of telecom devices used in the telecom sector is one of the mandates of the NCC as …
Read More »“Cyber Politics”: Danbatta Hails Ibietan’s Hard Work, Literary Prowess, Activism
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has commended the author of the book on ‘Cyber Politics’, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, for its uncommon industry, literary efforts, and activism in trying to make the society better through shared knowledge. The public presentation of the book: …
Read More »Photos of 23-year-old South African woman left paralysed and brain damaged after brutal attack by her boyfriend’s rival
A family from Lawaaikamp, in South Africa, is seeking justice after their 23-year-old daughter, Sivenathi Toto, was left paralysed and brain damaged following a brutal attack by her boyfriend’s rival. According to a post shared by Women for Change on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Toto was brutally attacked and left …
Read More »NCC Reiterates Commitment to Industry Collaboration, Inclusiveness
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it would continue to consult stakeholders on issues affecting telecommunication services deployments and developments, in line with its culture of inclusiveness, collaboration and partnership as predicated in its strategic focus. L-R: Nnena Ukoha, Head, Corporate Communications, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Reuben Muoka, Director, …
Read More »Smart City: Oniru makes case for compact, coordinated, connected Lagos
…Seeks utilization of abandoned spaces, property Worried by the wastage of properties and spaces in Lagos State in the face of a rising population, a first-class monarch in the state the Oniru of Iruland, Oba AbdulWasiu Gbolahan Lawal called for a compact, coordinated and connected Lagos. The highly revered monarch …
Read More »EID-EL-KABIR: Oniru greets Muslims, urges prayers for Iruland
As Muslim faithfuls across the globe celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Oniru of Iruland, HRM Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, felicitates with Muslims all over the world on the occasion of Eid-al-Adha, urging Nigerians to pray for peace. The revered monarch, who also rejoices with all the good people of Iru Kingdom, said …
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