The Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, has urged telecoms licensees across different segments of the Nigerian telecommunications sector on the need to adhere strictly to their licensing obligations in order to ensure robust provision of services to the consumers. Akande made the […]
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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has disclosed that the 3.5GHz spectrum band , known as the lower C-band which is not effective in satellite operations, has been recovered from NIGCOMSAT and reallocated to Nigeria Commissions Commission (NCC) for auction as part of the moves […]
…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 […]
…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 […]
MTN Group Limited Has Announced Plans To Offer For Sale The Shares Of Its Nigerian Subsidiary, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. The Group has disclosed its intention to proceed with a public offer for sale of 575 million shares in MTN Nigeria. This was made known in a notice signed by […]
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 […]