Senate Committee Concludes Screening of NCC Board Nominees
The Senate Committee on Communications has concluded the screening of nominees appointed to the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by Chairman-designate Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe.
During his appearance, Olorunnimbe reaffirmed his commitment to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, pledging to champion a regulatory environment that deepens broadband penetration, enhances digital inclusion, safeguards consumer interests, and drives investments in Nigeria’s telecom and digital economy sectors.
As the Founder and Group Chief Executive of The Temple Company, Olorunnimbe highlighted his proven experience in strategic leadership, innovation, and institution-building across industries. He pledged to deploy these competencies in strengthening the NCC’s governance framework and ensuring that digital connectivity benefits Nigerians across all socio-economic segments.
The completion of the screening process brings Nigeria closer to having a fully constituted NCC Board—a key step toward addressing the sector’s complex challenges. With Olorunnimbe’s leadership, the Commission is expected to play an even more decisive role in advancing national digital transformation and improving telecom infrastructure across the country.
NCC, Swedfund Partner to Strengthen Security and Reliability of 5G Network
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signed a grant agreement with Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, to strengthen the security and reliability of Nigeria’s 5G network infrastructure.
Announcing the partnership on its official X (formerly Twitter) page, the NCC noted that while 5G offers faster speeds, lower latency, and massive device connectivity, it also introduces complex security risks due to its multi-vendor architecture and sophisticated network layers.
To mitigate these risks, the NCC said it would, through the partnership, develop a risk-based framework to ensure that 5G and future network systems are designed, deployed, and operated with security as a foundational principle.
The Commission emphasized that network security and user trust are essential pillars for a resilient digital economy. This initiative, therefore, aims to boost public confidence in Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure while fostering an enabling environment for innovation and sustainable investment. The collaboration with Swedfund represents a milestone in the nation’s efforts to build a robust, secure, and future-ready digital ecosystem.
Stakeholders Urge Action to Bridge Nigeria’s Rural-Urban Digital Divide
Stakeholders have expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s widening digital divide between urban and rural areas, calling for urgent, coordinated efforts to bridge the gap.
Current figures show that while 57% of urban dwellers have access to the internet, only 23% of rural residents are connected—leaving about 77% of Nigeria’s rural population offline.
Speaking at the inaugural Rural Connectivity Summit, themed “Rethinking Digital Connectivity to Unlock Rural Economic Potential,” the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, underscored the urgent need for collaboration across sectors to extend broadband coverage to underserved regions.
Represented by the NCC’s Lagos Zonal Controller, Tunji Jimoh, Dr. Maida noted that over 20 million Nigerians remain without any form of digital access, emphasizing that inclusive connectivity is crucial for economic empowerment and national growth.
The summit provided a platform for dialogue among government agencies, private sector players, and community-based organizations on strategies to expand last-mile infrastructure, promote digital literacy, and stimulate rural entrepreneurship. Stakeholders agreed that closing the rural-urban connectivity gap is vital to ensuring equitable growth and social inclusion in Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape.
Abubakar Isa Appeals Federal Court Ruling on Teleology Shares
Businessman Alhaji Abubakar Isa has filed an appeal challenging the ruling of Justice M. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered on September 24, 2025, in relation to the alleged illegal transfer of 43 million ordinary shares in Teleology Nigeria Limited.
The original suit—FHC/ABJ/CS/1971/2024—was instituted by Isa against Seltrix Limited and eight other defendants. In his appeal, lodged on October 13, 2025, Isa is contesting the decision of the lower court, maintaining that the transfer of the shares was unlawful.
The appeal lists Seltrix Limited and the other respondents from the initial case. As the matter proceeds through the appellate process, it is expected to bring renewed focus to issues of corporate governance, transparency, and shareholder rights within Nigeria’s telecom and investment sectors.
