…Sets Conditions For Prospective Bidders The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially declared that the auction of the 3.5 Gigahertz (3.5 GHz) spectrum for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology in Nigeria, will take place on December 13, 2021. According to the Information Memorandum (IM) presented by the […]
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…Advises Telecom Consumers To Be Guided By Awareness Campaigns On Cybersecurity The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has stated that the Commission is irrevocably committed to boosting the nation’s digital economy through responsive regulations. Danbatta gave this assurance at the Commission’s […]
The current leadership of Nigeria’s Digital Economy sector has continued to attract global attention as foreign investors seek partnerships with the Federal Government in that regard. The People’s Republic of China today, 4th November 2021, expressed interest in long term partnerships and collaborations with the Nigerian Digital Economy sector. This […]
Says Measures Aimed At Protecting The Sanctity Of The Electoral Process As part of measures aimed at protecting the sanctity of the electoral process in the November 6, 2021, Anambra State Gubernatorial Elections, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement in […]
As NCC, Chief Executive, Others Receive Awards As stakeholders in Nigeria commemorate 20 years of telecoms revolution in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has clearly identified key initiatives being implemented to consolidate the growth and gains of the telecom sector. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba […]
As part of activities lined up for the implementation of the Fifth Generation (5G) Technology Deployment Plan in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host a stakeholder engagement forum this week. The forum will afford industry stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the draft Information Memorandum (IM) […]
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, CCIE has reiterated that protecting personal information of Nigerians online is a top priority of NITDA, as data remains a critical component of Digital Economy. Inuwa said this while participating at panel discussion during Nigeria Bar Association Annual […]
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has conveyed the approval of the Federal Government to extend of the deadline for the National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification. Citizens and legal residents are urged to complete the process before the end […]
Nigerian telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) posted revenue in excess of N1.2 trillion for the period from January to September on the back of Nigerians’ fast-increasing demand for data, according to the unaudited financial statement issued by the company. The result makes MTNN the first ever public company […]
Members of staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) converged in the Conference Room of the Commission’s Head Office recently, to honour Osmund Omulu, a staff of the Commission, who is retiring upon attaining the Nigerian public service mandatory retirement age of 60 years. Omulu, who joined the Commission in […]