{"id":3731,"date":"2026-08-30T21:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T21:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=3731"},"modified":"2026-08-30T21:59:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T21:59:45","slug":"nccs-hackathon-supports-innovation-enlarges-digital-opportunities-for-all-photo-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=3731","title":{"rendered":"NCC&#8217;s Hackathon supports innovation, enlarges digital opportunities for all (Photo News)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>The Nigerian Communications Commission, at the just concluded 4th Hackathon Live show, in Abuja, reiterates its support for innovation, and expanded opportunities for all in the burgeoning Nigeria Digital Economy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusive innovation towards ensuring that technology serves all Nigerians, including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NCC-Hackathon-Finals-2026-cc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"672\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NCC-Hackathon-Finals-2026-cc.png 672w, https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/NCC-Hackathon-Finals-2026-cc-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports Ms. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management (ECSM) at NCC, stated this Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Abuja, FCT.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission&#8217;s 4th Hackathon Live Show, had the theme: \u201cTechnology without Barriers\u201d.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"tVgRmiizAN\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=3739\">Energy Solutions: NASENI expands economic opportunities, empowers 1,000 Lagos residents via NSEP<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cEnergy Solutions: NASENI expands economic opportunities, empowers 1,000 Lagos residents via NSEP\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=3739&amp;embed=true#?secret=TGV8pRUSbL#?secret=tVgRmiizAN\" data-secret=\"tVgRmiizAN\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The just concluded 4th Hackathon Live show also harped on its support for innovation and expanded opportunities for all in the burgeoning Nigeria Digital Economy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*The Nigerian Communications Commission, at the just concluded 4th Hackathon Live show, in Abuja, reiterates its support for innovation, and expanded opportunities for all in&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"L-R: Victor Akpan, Chief Executive Officer, Ikor; Abdurrahman Gambo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gyronics; Stephanie Nwangwu, CEO, Clearssignal; Barr. Rimini Makama, Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management at NCC; Ms. Helen Obi, Director of Digital Economy of NCC; Sani Mahmud Madobi, CEO, Meertech Limited; and Abdulhaqq Somoye, CEO of Sora, at the NCC 4th Edition Hackathon Live Show, Held at NCC Annex Office, Mbora, Abuja, FCT.          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