{
  "id": 3546144,
  "title": "NCC seeks solutions to technology barriers facing PWDs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ncc-seeks-solutions-to-technology-barriers-facing-pwds-3546144",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T16:58:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ncc-seeks-solutions-to-technology-barriers-facing-pwds/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for innovative technology solutions to address barriers faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other underserved Nigerians in the digital economy. Executive Commissioner Rimini Makama emphasized the need for affordable, simple, and scalable technologies that improve the quality of life of millions of Nigerians, rather than focusing on complex products. The NCC's fourth Hackathon Live Show, themed \"Technology Without Barriers,\" aims to produce practical solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, assistive technologies, and inclusive employment platforms.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "NCC seeks solutions to technology barriers facing PWDs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ncc-seeks-solutions-to-technology-barriers-facing-pwds",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:36:17.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}