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Type Approval: NCC Moves To Restrict Mobile Phones Over Non-compliance

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restrategised to restrict mobile phones from accessing Nigerian mobile telecommunications networks over non-compliance with Type Approval recommendations. To this end, the commission warned that manufacturers, distributors and importers of all device models intended for importation, assembly, distribution or sale in Nigeria should obtain the required NCC Type Approval. Type approval, which is strictly enforced by the NCC, requires testing and certifying that a product meets minimum safety, technical, and environmental standards before it can be legally sold, imported, or operated in Nigeria. The requirements were backed by the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the Type Approval Regulations 2024 and the Type Approval Business Rules 2024. Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Nnenna Ukoha said on Tuesday in Abuja, that the commission is strengthening the monitoring and enforcement of existing requirements throu...
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FG Pays ₦4.25bn To 600 Defunct Nigeria Airways Workers

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Prof Taiwo Oyedele The Federal Government has paid ₦4.25 billion outstanding pension and severance benefits to an additional 600 workers of defunct Nigeria Airways Limited, bringing the total number of beneficiaries paid across 11 batches to 3,300. Covering Batches 010 and 011, the latest payment, which amounted to ₦4,251,043,000.19 in gross benefits, extended the settlement of outstanding entitlements associated with the defunct national carrier to more eligible beneficiaries. The first nine batches captured 2,700 workers or their beneficiaries, while the latest payment to another 600, brought the cumulative number of beneficiaries paid to 3,300. Intended to provide financial relief to workers who have waited for the settlement of pension and severance entitlements linked to service with the former national airline, the payment represents progress in addressing longstanding obligations to eligible beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the Federal Ministry of Fina...
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NITDA Unveils Dashboard To Identify Underserved Communities

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled the National Digital Literacy Dashboard to identify underserved communities, while guiding the strategic allocation of resources. Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi disclosed this at the National Digital Literacy Workshop in Abuja with the theme: “Measuring Progress, Strengthening Partnerships, Accelerating Impact.” Designed to provide a common platform for stakeholders to report digital literacy interventions, the dashboard would also monitor Nigeria’s target of achieving 95 per cent digital literacy by 2030, as well as bolstering coordination and accountability. Already, 248 organisations are reporting on the platform, with submissions hitting approximately 2.76 million since January 2022, just as the reported activities covered all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Abdullahi informed that female participation accounted for a...
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Pa Fasoranti Exhibited Accountability As Finance Commissioner- Oyedele

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Pa Reuben Fasoranti The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof Taiwo Oyedele has described late Pa Reuben Fasoranti as a public servant that exhibited accountability during his years as the Commissioner of Finance, in the old Ondo State. Joining the nation to mourn the passing of a revered elder statesman in Abuja, the minister noted that the life of Pa Fasoranti was defined by integrity, principle, and dedicated public service. Oeydele, who is a proud son of Ondo state, informed that the late leader of Afenifere demonstrated discipline, fairness, and commitment to the public good throughout his life. He said: “For those of us in economic management, his record as Commissioner for Finance in the old Ondo State under Chief Michael Ajasin remains a clear benchmark of prudence, accountability, and ethical stewardship. “I join the nation in mourning the passing of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, a revered elder statesman and leader of Afen...
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ACCI Seeks Increased Investment To Support $1trn Economy

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has sought increased investment, policy consistency and stronger economic coordination in the productive sectors to support Nigeria’s ambition of achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030. To this end, the chamber stated that policy continuity beyond the 2027 general elections is critical to realising the target, cautioning that policy reversal remained the greatest risk to the large ambition. First Deputy President of ACCI, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba stated this when he received a merit award in Abuja, during the 20th anniversary celebration of Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN). The award, which recognised Adesugba’s contributions to commerce, industry and business journalism, provided an opportunity for ACCI to call on businesses to move beyond complaints and adopt evidence-based advocacy to influence the government policies. He described reliable electricity supply as a ma...
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Lagos Airport Concession: FG Ends 20-year Dispute With Bi-Courtney

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Festus Keyamo The Federal Government has ended the over 20-year legal battle with Bi-Courtney Limited and Stabilini Visinoni Limited over the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) concession in Lagos. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo stated this at the signing of the final concession agreement between the Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services on Tuesday in Abuja. Under the arrangement, Bi-Courtney waived its N132 billion Supreme Court damages claim, recognising the General Aviation Terminal as Federal Government property, operated by FAAN, even as regional flights were cleared to move to MMA2. The minister stated that the settlement ended a dispute that had lasted about two decades and involved multiple court cases, adding that the agreement empowers the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to resume collection of concession fees from MMA2. The dispute resolution also provided the pathway fo...
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FG Seeks Private Investment To Address $100bn Electricity Infrastructure Gaps

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja VP Kashim Shettima The Federal Government has sought private investment and expertise to address the over $100 billion electricity infrastructure gaps, as the government cannot finance the needed transformation in the sector. This is even as Nigeria’s ambition to build a competitive industrial economy remains constrained unless electricity reforms translated into reliable power for businesses, households and public institutions. These played out when the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima hosted a national stakeholders’ confab on the Electricity Act 2023 at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja. Currently, Nigeria needs an estimated $10 billion investment annually over the next 10 to 20 years to resolve the electricity infrastructure deficit, as about 90 million Nigerians cannot access the national grid. Shettima said: “Government cannot finance this transformation from the treasury alone; private capital must arrive with technology and expertise. Transpare...
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