The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications and entries into the 2023 Talent Hunt through Hackathon to Saturday, September 30, 2023. To this end, the deadline for application/entries into the contest, which opened on September 1, 2023, and initially closed today (September 22, 2023), […]
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Leading provider of digital and telecommunications services, Globacom, has congratulated its brand ambassador, Tobi Amusan, on her victory in the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the Diamond League final in Oregon, United States. Amusan won the race on Sunday night in 12.33 seconds to win the Diamond League for the third […]
Dr Femi Badejo, CEO, Global Trade Policy (left), presenting the award for Telecoms Brand of the Year to Glo officials, Ms Catherine Bomett, Director, Customer Care; Mr Remi Makinde, Group CTO, Rollout; and Mr Zakari Usman, Head Enterprise Business Group, at the Marketing Edge awards at Podium Event Centre, Lekki, […]
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: […]
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 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 […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the transfer of a 10MHz spectrum in the 2.6GHz spectrum band from OPENSKYS Services Limited (OS) to MTN Nigeria. According to a statement from MTN, the licence took effect on September 7, 2023, and will see MTN deploy the spectrum across the 36 […]