Communications and Digital Economy Minister, Dr. Isa Pantami, faced defeat as his efforts to overturn the five percent excise duties on telecommunications services proved unsuccessful. Despite his spirited advocacy, Pantami’s approach was deemed overly grandstanding, ultimately leading to his inability to reverse the excise duties imposed by the Finance Act […]
Day: May 12, 2023
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) organized a workshop in Lagos, urging the nation’s judiciary to adapt to the impact of Information Communications Technology (ICT) on the justice system. The event brought together judges from federal and state high courts, as well as appeal courts, under the theme “The digital world […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted MTN Nigeria a spectrum lease transaction from Natcom Development and Investment Limited. The transaction will allow MTN Nigeria to lease two spectrums, the 5HMz Frequency Division Duplex and the 10HMz FDD from NTEL, and covers 19 states in the country. The transaction, which […]
In a move aimed at enhancing its operations and ensuring the seamless monitoring of sensitive equipment and services, Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with National Petroleum Telecommunications Limited (NAPET), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The collaboration was formalized following […]
Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing to enhance customer engagement and improve marketing campaign performance. The integration of Infobip’s SMS channels into Microsoft’s marketing platform allows Dynamics 365 users to send and receive real-time text messages for marketing purposes. In today’s […]
In a recent appearance before the House of Representatives Committee, the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, revealed that an estimated N700 billion is needed to address the significant gap in access to telecommunication services across the country. The NCC’s chief disclosed that this financial […]
In a recent gathering at the University of Ibadan, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reiterated the importance of Nigerians exercising their right to file complaints with the commission when telecommunication companies fail to address their concerns. During the 5th edition of the Telecom Campus Conversation, Banji Ojo, the Head of […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a warning to consumers, urging them to be cautious about using counterfeit and non-type-approved devices. The NCC emphasized that the use of such devices not only compromises the quality of user experience but also exposes users to potential losses and discomfort. As part […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a warning to consumers, urging them to be cautious about using counterfeit and non-type-approved devices. The NCC emphasized that the use of such devices not only compromises the quality of user experience but also exposes users to potential losses and discomfort. As part […]