Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), was presented with the prestigious National Daily Newspaper Public Sector Personality of the Decade award. The award ceremony, known as the “National Daily Award of Excellence,” took place at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. Prince Julius […]
Telecomms
The Gambian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah, praised Nigeria’s telecom regulation achievements during his visit to Abuja. Bah, accompanied by a Gambian delegation, sought to learn from Nigeria’s success and replicate it in The Gambia. The purpose was to establish an independent regulatory commission for The Gambia’s […]
In a prestigious ceremony held in Lagos, Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), was honored as the Champion Newspapers’ Most Outstanding Regulator of the Year 2002. The award recognized Danbatta’s remarkable achievements and contributions to the telecommunications industry in […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has addressed the concerns of consumers regarding the rapid depletion of their internet data and provided insights into resolving the issue. Speaking at the fifth edition of the NCC Campus Conversation held at the University of Ibadan, NCC Chairman Professor Adeolu Akande acknowledged the frequent […]
OPPO Research Institute, together with global partners Qualcomm Technologies, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn have announced the launch of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge on World Smile Day. Based on the brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO and its global technology ecosystem partners aim to bring new […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Privacy-First Browser has Built-In Data and Activity Blockers to Protect Against User Tracking Zoho, a global technology company, launched Ulaa, a privacy-centric browser, built specifically to help users secure their personal data and activity by providing a browser solution that universally blocks tracking and website surveillance. The newly-launched web […]
Smile Nigeria, acclaimed as the leading second-tier telecom operator in Nigeria, has a history that belies its age and spread. Always deploying cutting-edge technology, Smile has often ascended heights which other industry players not only marvel at but always strive to emulate and then play catch-up. The company has recorded […]
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in Africa, has announced the appointment of Carl Cruz as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Networks Limited in Nigeria. The appointment, which takes effect from May 5th, 2023, will also see Mr. Cruz join […]