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 […]
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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 […]
MTN Nigeria PLC, a Nigerian telecommunications behemoth, has dismissed allegations of a planned strike by the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) over service conditions In a statement signed by its President, Mr Opeyemi Tomori PTECSSAN issued a 14-day ultimatum on Tuesday, to warn the public […]
Smile Telecoms Group has announced the launching of a restructuring plan under Part 26A of the UK Companies Act 2006 (the “Restructuring Plan”) on 15 December 2021, with the English court sanction hearing due to take place at the end of February 2022. A statement signed by Ms Nicolene van […]
Under the N50 billion Debt Issuance Programme, InfraCredit has announced that it will guarantee Pan African Towers (PAT) Digital Infra Fund SPV Plc’s N10 billion 10-Year Series I Senior Guaranteed Fixed Rate Infrastructure Bonds Due 2032 (PATSeries IBonds). PAT Digital Infra Fund SPV Plc is a special purpose vehicle established […]