Telecom
NCC Collaborates with NSA to Stop Call Masking
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC says it is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser, NSA to address the issue of call masking.
Speaking at the Consumer Conversation programme in Bida Niger state, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who was represented by the Head of zonal operations Helen Obi said the collaboration became necessary because the continued masking of calls by some people pose serious security threat to the nation.
According to the Obi, the Commission is poised at nipping the menace in the bud because Call masking apart from constituting security threat, it equally deprives revenue for the government.
She said the NCC is also working on deploying technological solutions that would arrest the culprits that are bent on caring out such nefarious activities.
‘‘Call masking is a technology used by some people to mask calls that should come in as International calls with local numbers, they pose as security threat.
‘‘We are in collaboration with the office of The National Security Adviser. Recently also the National Assembly mandated the Consumer Protection Council to look into issues concerning that, so as not to put consumers at a disadvantage and NCC also is working on deploying technological solutions to finding out and arresting culprits that are bent on caring out such nefarious activities.
‘‘NCC is against call making because it poses security threat and also deprives revenue for the government.’’
On double registration of Sim cards, she said NCC’s team recently that went to Nassarawa state on surveillance activity as regards to illegal SIM card registration, we got findings that such activities are going on and NCC in collaboration with the Police and NSCDC and some arrests were made and handed over to Police.
‘‘NCC is following up to ensure that the prosecution that is needed is done to bring to the act to barest minimal.
‘‘The issue of pre-registered SIM card knowing the security threat it brings in the society, NCC is constantly doing something about it,’’ she added.
On the consumer conversation, charged consumers to take advantage of sending “STOP” to the 2442 code to stop all unsolicited text messages, or “HELP” to the same code to be availed with options of interest, stressing that when issues are not resolved by their telecom operators or if still not satisfied they should make complaints to the Commission via its toll-free line 622.
The NCC zonal head said the program was aimed at protecting, educating, and empowering telecom consumers to know their rights as they play a strategic role towards ensuring sustainable growth and development in the telecom sector adding that the Commission is not leaving any stone unturned in enduring the consumer gets satisfaction from the services rendered by their telecom operators.
‘“We have come to do here is Consumer centric take sure that Consumers are well-informed, and make informed choices in using ICT and also to know that they have tights and privileges from the service providers, if they are not getting satisfactory services we have opened up platforms for them make complaints to NCC after they would have complained to their service providers and they are not getting any satisfactory solution we have the DND and we have our 622 which the Consumer can call the and the NCC is ready to follow the complaints to logical conclusion.’’
She appealed to consumers to stop the vandalization of telecom infrastructures, explaining that the Commission had set up key performance indicators aimed at accessing how compliant telecom operators are complying with the extant laws to ensure high quality of service across the country.
Also speaking at the event, the chairman traditional rulers in Niger state, Esu Nupe Alh. Yahaya Abubakar, n who was represented by Phamarsist Yahaya Mai Yaki applauded the Commission’s efforts in ensuring the consumer enjoys quality service and called on the service providers to ensure that consumers’ satisfaction.
Spacecoin, US-based, has announced the signing of recent agreements with local authorities and operators to launch satellite connectivity pilot projects in Africa.
The initiatives, focused on Kenya and Nigeria, aim to serve areas where terrestrial networks remain limited or unavailable.
n Kenya, Spacecoin has obtained a transmission license from the Communications Authority, allowing it to test satellite-based solutions for connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas with limited internet access.
According to the Kenyan regulator, internet penetration remains below 50% of the population, despite mobile penetration exceeding 130%.
In parallel, the company is continuing operations in Nigeria under an existing license issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
This authorization supports initiatives aimed at delivering affordable broadband connectivity to isolated and underserved communities.
Spacecoin’s approach is based on a decentralized satellite network using nanosatellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Combined with blockchain-based protocols, this architecture is intended to offer more flexible and cost-effective connectivity services than traditional networks, while also enabling the integration of IoT solutions for a range of uses, from smart agriculture to infrastructure monitoring.
These projects are part of a broader strategy to help narrow Africa’s digital divide, where a significant share of the population still lacks access to reliable internet services.
Satellite technology is increasingly viewed as a complement to terrestrial infrastructure, particularly in hard-to-reach areas where deployment costs and geographic constraints remain high.
Beyond Africa, Spacecoin is also running pilot projects in Asia, working with local partners to test the viability of its model across different regulatory and geographic environments.
According to the company’s management, growing interest from regulators reflects a shift toward solutions capable of reaching populations that have long been excluded from internet access.
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announces the appointment of Khaled Salah, 37 years old, as Vice President of Africa.
Khaled Salah
In this new role, he will be responsible for about 30 employees to ensure the successful implementation of AVEVA’s growth strategy. Khaled Salah will report directly to Jesus Hernandez, SVP of the EMEA region.
A 15-years + career across different industries and domains
With a MBA in management from the Warwick business school, UK, and a master’s degree in engineering from Ain Shams university in Egypt, Khaled Salah is an active advocate for driving sustainable progress in the industrial sector. With Sustainability in mind, Khaled is keen on making a positive business impact, while fostering progress for people and the planet.
He started his career at Schneider Electric, in 2013 in the global supply chain and evolved through various roles such as Europe procurement and supply chain strategy Manager, and Global Commercial strategy Director for the industrial automation business. Khaled Salah has developed a strategic understanding of all those fields.
After 12 years in Schneider Electric, Khaled joined AVEVA in 2022 to lead AVEVA and Schneider Electric global strategic partnership, across all industries managing a team of 30 people.
He has led the introduction of new AVEVA software solutions to initiate and develop significant growth areas across all Schneider Electric verticals.
Ambitious plans for AVEVA in Africa
In addition to his current role as AVEVA and Schneider Electric partnership Vice-President, Khaled now takes over the management of AVEVA’s activities in Africa.
Jesus Hernandez, SVP of the EMEA region says: “Africa is a strategic region for AVEVA. In this major industrial market, customers, world leaders in the fields of Energy, Metal & Mining, Chemicals, and Water, are looking for AVEVA’s expertise to accelerate and drive their digital transformation and sustainability strategies, as well as their energy transition projects.
“Khaled Salah’s qualities of leadership in a global environment will benefit his team spread across 12 countries including Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.”
Motivated by the prospect of capitalizing on the talent of his team to strengthen AVEVA’s presence in Africa in the years to come, Khaled Salah says: “Helping my team realize their professional potential is close to my heart.
“We will work together to support and accelerate the digital transformation of industries in Africa, in particular through CONNECT, our industrial intelligence platform, with the support of our ecosystem of partners. »
A Google-Ipsos report reveals Nigerians topping global AI usage at 88%, surpassing the 62% worldwide average, with sharp rises in education and business applications.
“Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the hands of more people” shows 93% of Nigerians using AI for learning complex topics versus 74% globally, 91% for work assistance, and 80% for new ventures—nearly double the 42% global rate.
Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s West Africa Communications Manager, stated: “Nigerians are creatively using AI to unlock opportunities for learning, growth, and economic empowerment, shaping their future with technology.”
Key findings highlight 91% viewing AI positively for learning access, 95% expecting benefits for students and educators, and strong optimism—80% excited versus 20% concerned, compared to global 53%-46% split. Frequent users show 90% excitement
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