April 21, 2026

NCC, CBN launch portal to track suspicious phone lines

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have launched a joint portal to help financial institutions track fraudulent and suspicious phone lines, in a move aimed at tackling rising electronic fraud.   The initiative, unveiled
April 19, 2026

Amnesty faults NBC directive, warns against media clampdown

Amnesty International has criticised a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an attempt to stifle press freedom and impose unlawful restrictions on journalists.   The directive, dated April 17, 2026, and titled “formal notice