MTN Communications Nigeria PLC and Mafab Communications Limited, the provisional winners of the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum license, have paid the Nigerian Communications Commission $273.6 million each for the 5G Spectrum license. Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), announced the payment status today, February […]
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The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Pantami, has pushed startups and innovators in the Nigeria ecosystem to take ownership of existing regulations in order to further consolidate and strengthen the ecosystem’s achievements. Pantami issued the charge when he met with indigenous innovators in Lagos to discuss options […]
9mobile, Nigeria’s telecoms service provider and caring brand, has joined the global appeal to utilize technology for multilingual learning. The telecommunications company made the announcement to commemorate this year’s International Mother Language Day with the topic “Using Technology for Multilingual Learning: Challenges and Opportunities.” The theme for this year emphasizes […]
As part of the novel initiative to strengthen and deepen regulatory engagements and relations with operators, a delegation of top management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has visited the headquarters of Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to inspect their technical infrastructure and other facilities. The delegation led by the Executive […]
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has stated that the National Emergency Number 112, which it established and oversees, is the most critical infrastructure required for the successful implementation of the Federal Ministry of Health’s recently launched National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS). The NEMSAS was established as a […]
The Federal Government has formally handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications Commission, just a week before the NCC’s deadline for winners of the 3.5GHz frequency auction to pay the spectrum costs. Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications […]
Telecommunication’s giant MTN has revealed intentions to rebrand as part of the company’s “Ambition 2025” strategy, which aims to create “leading digital platforms for Africa’s progress.” The modification was made public after the previous emblem was removed from signage at the company’s headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. The iconic red, […]
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) has given the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) a pat on the back for setting the pace of 5G deployment in Africa. The Engineering body in a statement signed by its outgoing National Chairman, Engr. Kings Adeyemi, singled out Executive Vice […]
Telecommunications companies have resumed National Identification Number Subscriber Identity Module data verification services across the country following days of downtime due to a technical glitch on the National Identity Management Commission’s portal, as the configuration to the virtual NIN continues. The PUNCH reported on Thursday that, following a protracted battle […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will continue to prioritize the mass media, whether in print, broadcast, online, or other specialized genres, in carrying out its regulatory powers as outlined in the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 and other policy instruments. Prof. Umar Danbatta, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive […]