MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) is thrilled to have won one of the two 100MHz 3.5GHz spectrum licenses auctioned by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This is a big step in realizing the objectives of Nigeria’s National Broadband Plan, according to Nigeria’s foremost Mobile Network Operator (MNO) (2020-25). According […]
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The auctioning of 3.5GHz is momentous in many regards and will usher Nigeria into the exclusive league of countries providing 5G service across the globe. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta made the observation while welcoming industry stakeholders THE […]
Professor Adeeolu Akande, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of telecommunications sector regulatory body, the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), has explained that spectrum plays a strategic role in meeting demand for advanced mobile data services According to him, telecommunications service consumers, especially for advanced mobile data services as well as a […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications as the winners of the two slots in the 3.5GHz spectrum auction for Fifth Generation (5G) network licenses (NCC). According to Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman of the NCC and auction overseer, the bids finished at $273 million […]
The minister of communications and digital economy, prof Isa Ali Pantami stated that the 5G networks offer significant advantages over current technologies. MoCDE Minister, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami made this known at the occasion of the auctioning of the 3.5GHz spectrum for provisioning of 5G services in the country, […]
…Pantami claims that by 2022, Nigeria would have the largest 5G coverage in Africa. At around 11 a.m. today, the much-anticipated 3.5 GHz Spectrum auction for the deployment of 5G technology and services in Nigeria began. The auction began after a brief ceremony during which the Minister of Communication and Digital […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has the authority under Section 70 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA2003) to develop an E-waste Regulation for the telecommunications sector in the country. This assertion was made by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta in his […]
…Sets Stage For Main Auction On Monday The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has successfully carried out a mock session for the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in the country. The simulated auction, which took place on Friday, December 10, 2021 at […]
The national coordinator of Progressive Shareholders Association, Okezie Boniface, said MTN Group’s decision to sell up to 575 million shares in MTN Nigeria to institutional and retail investors will make a Nigerian company. He made the commendation at an investors’ forum held in Lagos this week saying it would allow […]
Says, All 774 Lgas In Nigeria Will Enjoy Broadband There is a holistic, strategic plan being conscientiously implemented to address the infrastructure deficit in the telecommunications sector with the objective to bridge the digital divide which had undermined Nigeria’s march to a robust digital economy. Professor Umar Danbatta, the Executive […]