NCC Tightens Checks on Mobile Phones, Warns Non-Compliant Devices Could Lose Network Access

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has intensified enforcement of mobile device approval requirements, warning that phones and other SIM-enabled devices that fail to meet applicable standards could be restricted from Nigerian telecommunications networks. The commission issued a notice reminding manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and retailers of their obligations under Nigeria’s telecommunications laws and device approval regulations. According to the NCC, all device models intended for … Continue reading NCC Tightens Checks on Mobile Phones, Warns Non-Compliant Devices Could Lose Network Access

Elon Musk Pledges to Give Every Child in America a SpaceX Share in 2027

The billionaire says the proposed giveaway will be the first of several initiatives, but details about eligibility and distribution remain unclear. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to give one share of his space company, SpaceX, to every child in America next year, in a move that could extend company ownership to millions of young people. Musk made the announcement on Monday, October 19, … Continue reading Elon Musk Pledges to Give Every Child in America a SpaceX Share in 2027

INEC Raises Alarm Over Fake Governorship Candidates in Six States Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake online publication claiming to contain a special announcement about governorship candidates in six states ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission identified the affected states as Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano, describing the circulating publication as false and insisting that it did not originate from the electoral body. INEC issued … Continue reading INEC Raises Alarm Over Fake Governorship Candidates in Six States Ahead of 2027 Elections

JAMB lifts ban on sim swap, email change for candidates, releases 7 steps to update credentials

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has eased its long-standing restriction on changing candidates’ registered GSM numbers and email addresses, allowing candidates who have lost access to their credentials to update them. The revised policy allows candidates who have lost their registered SIM cards or email accounts to update their details through a controlled verification process designed to prevent fraud and unauthorised access. The … Continue reading JAMB lifts ban on sim swap, email change for candidates, releases 7 steps to update credentials