The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of Nigeria. He also announced a partnership with Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) to provide broadband access across the whole of Nigeria. These two events took place at the ongoing US-Africa Leaders’ […]
Telecomms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in an effort to reaffirm its commitment to licensing Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Nigeria, has stated that the licensing will be completed this year. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the executive vice chairman of the commission, disclosed this information during a Business Remarks event in […]
Cross section of participants at the ongoing 10th Edition of the National Council on Communications and Digital Economy, which commenced at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, has commended the Federal Government for its commitment to providing leadership and guide for industry growth. The commendation followed the […]
In furtherance of its Festival of Joy loyalty reward promotion, leading mobile network operator Globacom held a draw on Thursday to determine the winner of a second three-bedroom house prize in Port Harcourt. In a press statement issued by the company after the Port Harcourt draw, Globacom encouraged subscribers who […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) hereby informs that as of Monday, December 5, 2022, only two firms have expressed interest in the auction of the 3.5GHz Spectrum band. These two companies are: Airtel Networks Limited (Airtel) and Standard Network & Connections Limited (Standard Network). However, only Airtel paid the Intention […]
…Tasks License Operators On Rural ConnectivityAs Nigeria continue to gear towards the licensing of Mobile Virtual Network Operation, a Mobile Network Infrastructure Provider expert, Mr Satya Mekala has disclosed ways and techniques that can be adopted for a successful operation of the virtual network in the country. While applauding the […]
A 52-year-old Manager with a first-generation bank, Anthony Ukpu, has taken home a brand new car he won in the ongoing Glo Festival of Joy promo in Warri, Delta State. The car was presented to him by the Chairman of, the Delta State Assembly Committee on Health, Hon. Augustine Uroye, […]
The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has stated that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is willing and prepared to provide any assistance needed by the NBSC in order for it to carry out its mandate of regulating, coordinating, and ensuring “the provision of safe, quality blood and blood products” to […]
The quest to accelerate digital transformation in Nigeria received a major boost with the formal launch of Liquid Intelligent Technologies in Lagos recently. A Pan-Africa company with a strong legacy and foundation, Liquid is already in 20 other African countries. Its formal entry into Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy is bound […]