The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, announced the commission’s unwavering commitment to driving digital inclusion, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering innovation in Nigeria at the Parliamentarian Africa Internet Governance Forum (AFIGF). The event, hosted by the NCC, featured the theme “Transforming Africa’s Digital Landscape: […]
Month: September 2023
The untimely demise of rising Nigerian music sensation, Mohbad, last Tuesday, has ignited a flurry of controversies and investigations, with fingers pointed at the Marlian Record Label’s owner, Afeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley. Amidst the speculation and suspicion surrounding his death, disputes over Mohbad’s estate have emerged among […]
Exciting news for MoneyMaster PSB’s G-Kala savings account holders as the bank officially declares an 8% annual interest rate on their accounts. This innovative plan, introduced by MoneyMaster PSB, a subsidiary of the digital services company Globacom, aims to encourage savings among its current clients and advance financial inclusion for […]
To commemorate this year’s World Clean-up Day, a global initiative committed to eradicating litter and waste from our environment, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to demonstrate their dedication to responsible waste management. During a press briefing focused on the theme of this year’s event, “Celebrate the […]
In a significant development for Nigeria’s rural electrification efforts, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, and the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, have forged a partnership to harness NASENI’s solar resources and […]
To achieve this goal, the NCC has extended an invitation to Tech Hubs and Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs) across Nigeria to enroll their start-ups and innovative solutions in the Talent Hunt Research Hackathon. The competition will focus on three critical areas: Blockchain-enabled Data Protection Solutions for Enhancing Regulatory Compliance, Assistive Technology […]
L-R: Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Reuben Muoka; Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Kano Chapter, Aminu Garko; Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, Ubale Maska; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta; Head, Women and Children Department, Nasara Radio, Aisha Abdulmalik and Head of Station, Rahma Radio/TV Abuja, Nafiu Yahaya, during an interactive session with media stakeholders in Kano at […]
L- R: Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Adeleke Adewolu; Administrator, National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Salisu Abdullahi; Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Adamu Jauro; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola; Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mohammad Lawal and Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, Ubale Maska, during the NCC’s […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in keeping with its responsibilities under the enabling law, the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to manage Nigeria’s numbering resources, has announced new numbering format for fixed lines. In the process, Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format has changed from eight digits to 10 digits by just […]
During the twin light of the deregulation of the ICT and telecoms sector in 2001, the bid for spectrum license was made available for grabs by the industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission,( NCC) for both indigenous and multinational players. it is imperative from this standpoint to note that the […]