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NCC seeks Senate’s Cooperation in Telecoms Regulation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on federal lawmakers, especially the Senate Committee on Communications, to cooperate with it in regulating the telecommunications industry.
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, made the call yesterday in Lagos, during a retreat for the Senate Committee on Communications, organised by the commission.
Represented by Mr Inatimi Spiff, Head, Legislative and Government Relations, NCC, Danbatta said that such cooperation would ensure that the sector was effectively regulated.
He said that he was delighted on how enthusiastic the committee members were about the growth and development of the telecommunications industry.
According to him, it is evident that NCC and the Senate share a common interest in overcoming the challenges of the industry, as well as a common aspiration towards progress for the benefit of Nigeria.
”Hence, this retreat gives us further opportunity to seek your cooperation in carrying out our mandate as the independent regulator of the telecommunications industry.
”We shall remain fair, firm and forthright always,” he said.
Danbatta promised that the NCC would continue to manage the process of regulation of the telecommunications industry in the most efficient way and in the best interest of Nigeria.
”We will use this opportunity to share information about the delicate balance existing between the functions of the regulator and its many stakeholders, including the legislature,” he said.
Danbatta said that the stakeholders had diverse but very important interests, which the regulator must consider.
He said that in the course of achieving an effective regulation for the benefit of all and in creating an enabling environment for growth, issues and challenges are bound to arise.
In his keynote address, Prof. Cleopas Angaye, a former Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that there was a positive correlation between telecommunication and socio-economic development of a nation.
Angaye spoke on the theme: “Improving the Socio-Economic Development of the Nation, Through Qualitative Telecommunication Services”.
He said that the Nigeria ICT policies recognized the central importance of reliable and qualitative access to telecommunication in the achievement of social and economic goals.
According to him, qualitative, affordable and easy access to telecommunications have been identified as key pillars to socio-economic development of a nation.
”There is the need to strengthen our regulatory instrument to accommodate the ever-changing technologies.
”This will protect the citizen from exploitation and ensure adequate revenue for the government,” he said.
Sen. Ademola Adeleke, Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Communications, said that the retreat was very timely.
Adeleke said that it was an opportunity for the legislators and the regulator to come together and compare notes on ways to move the country forward.
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SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.
SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.
Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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