The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) commenced a two-day training program on Thursday for select media professionals, aimed at enhancing their understanding of evolving trends and regulatory advancements in telecommunications and Information Communication Technology (ICT). The training, held in Lagos, is part of NCC’s initiative to keep telecom and ICT reporters […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) held its 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP) in Abuja on Friday, with the theme “Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry.” In his opening address, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, emphasized the Commission’s role […]
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, a prominent telecom expert and former Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for increased collaboration among African nations to secure 600MHz band mobile spectrum allocations. Speaking at the 9th Sub-Sahara Spectrum Management Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, he emphasized the critical […]
Dr. Aminu Maida, the CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has emphasized the critical need for judicial support in safeguarding the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Communications Industry, hosted in Lagos, Maida addressed the growing threat […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised serious concerns about the increasing challenges faced by telecom operators due to widespread fibre cuts, equipment theft, and vandalism. These issues are leading to massive financial losses, costing the telecom industry billions of Naira annually. During the launch of the Critical National Information […]
The Nigerian telecom sector has witnessed a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), totaling $304 million in the first half of 2024, according to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a dramatic improvement from the entire 2023 total of $134.75 million, signaling a […]
Nigeria is preparing to join the ranks of over 70 countries that have either opened or are considering opening the 6GHz frequency band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use. This move, according to Engineer Atiku Lawal, acting head of Spectrum Administration at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is aimed at improving the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled plans to unlock the potential of the 6GHz spectrum to support Wi-Fi 6 technology, aiming to meet the country’s growing demand for high-speed broadband. This strategic move was announced during a Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies held in Lagos on Thursday. Aminu […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced substantial progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 initiative to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). To date, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked, marking an impressive 96% compliance rate—up from 69.7% in January 2024. As the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced significant strides in the Federal Government’s 2020 initiative to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). As of now, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to NINs, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96%, a notable increase […]