Technology

Broadband infrastructure key to solid digital economy- Nnamani

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2021 0

Sharon Isaalah Engineer Ikechukwu Nnamani, President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) says the development of a solid digital economy rests on the foundation of well-distributed broadband infrastructure and involves the convergence of all technology types and

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ATCON backs FG to fully implement New National Broadband Plan by 2025

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2021 0

By Nneka Nwogwugwu The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has pledged support to the federal government to implement the 2020-2025 New National Broadband plan (NNBP). The president of ATCON, Engr Ikechukwu Nnamani, made this known on Thursday, February 11, when he led a delegation of the newly elected members of the National Executive […]

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Telecom infrastructure: ATCON hails Danbatta’s reappointment, pledges partnership with ONSA, others

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

 The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has described the reappointment of Prof Umar Danbatta as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as the reward for determination and dedication. The umbrella body for all telecommunications companies also expressed its readiness in a statement signed by its

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Harmonised RoW price will unlock digital potential, employment opportunities- ATCON

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) says states that implement the harmonised and approved Right of Way (RoW) price of N145 stand the chance of unlocking the inherent digital potential of their states and ramping up employment opportunities.   In a statement made available to The Daily Times on Thursday, the umbrella of

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COVID-19: Why it is impossible to slash data, call tariffs -ATCON

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2020 0

Sequel to the call by subscribers under the aegis  of  Association of Telephone, Ca­ble TV and Internet Subscribers (ATCIS)  on telecommunications companies in Nigeria to reduce tariffs for voice and data services on their net­works in the light of the current disruption triggered by the coronavi­rus pandemic (COVID-19), the Association of Telecommunications Companies of

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ATCON condemns theory linking 5G to Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

.Technological advancement will not be at the expense of citizens-Pantami The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has dismissed the theory that links the 5G network to coronavirus, describing it as a web of lies with no particle of truth. In a statement signed by its President, Olusola Teniola, the umbrella body for all […]

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Coronavirus: ATCON makes case for telecom technical staff

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

…as scientists call for a lockdown The National Executive Council of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has requested that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) initiate the process of the national right of passage for all technical staff of telecommunications companies in the event of foreseeable lockdown by either the Federal

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How Coronavirus will boost telecoms’ revenue-ATCON

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

The President of the Association Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr Olusola Teniola has said Coronavirus outbreak could translate to increase in revenue for telecommunications companies. Speaking in an exclusive telephone chat with our correspondent at the weekend, Teniola noted that with the whole world ravaged by the Coronavirus pandemic, it is no

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FG’s silo mentality big hindrance to digital economy-ATCON

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2020 0

Despite the vision of the Federal Government to produce potential employers through the development of the Nigerian Digital Economy, the President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr Olusola Teniola, says a big obstacle to achieving that vision is the silo mentality of the government.  Lamenting that the Federal Government is far […]

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ATCON hosts fifth telecom executives, regulators forum

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2019

Ladesope Ladelokun The National Executive Council of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) is set to host the fifth edition of the Telecom Executives and Regulatory Forum. The forum, which will hold on July 11, 2019, at FourPoints by Sheraton hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, is expected to have key stakeholders in the telecom […]

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Adopting Telecom technologies way to go for future elections -ATCON

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2019

Ladesope Ladelokun The Nigerian government can leverage telecommunications technologies for a less cumbersome electoral process with a view to conducting better elections and deepening the country’s democracy, says President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies in Nigeria, Olusola Teniola. Teniola says Internet of Things (IoT) and AI can be fully

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NIN: Jan 1 deadline possible for banks, other institutions –ATCON

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2018 0

Sequel to the January 1,2019 deadline given by the Federal Government for the mandatory use of National Identification Number (NIN), the President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria(ATCON), Mr Olusola Teniola, says the deadline is only doable for banks and other institutions that request to see or have a NIN before a transaction […]

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ATCON woos UK on digital inclusion, cyber attacks

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2018 0

…partners NIGCOMSAT on 30% broadband penetration target President of the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr. Olusola Teniola, has expressed the readiness of the body to collaborate with the UK government to check cyber attacks and expand digital inclusion. This is even as ATCON partnering the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) to

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Accolades for Glo as ATCON unveils book on telecoms

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2018 0

Integrated telecommunications company, Globacom, received accolades for its pacesetting roles in the nation’s telecoms industry as the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, ATCON, unveils a publication celebrating the heroes of telecommunications revolution in the country. ATCON, at the ceremony held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, paid

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ATCON set to host Telecoms Executives and Regulators Forum Dec 8

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2016 0

Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) is set to hold the 4th edition of the Nigeria’s Telecoms Executives and Regulators Forum (TERF) on the 8th of December, 2016 in Lagos with Professor Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) of the Nigerians Communication Commission (NCC), as the keynote speaker. He will, at the forum lead […]

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IT Stakeholders Express Reservation on NATCOM Ability to Revive NITEL

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2015 0

Stakeholders in the country’s telecommunications industry have expressed their reservation on the ability of NATCOM the new owners of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) and its subsidiary Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTEL) to revive the distressed national carrier. This is coming as fallout of the recent approval given by the federal government to hand over

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NCC Put Nigerian Telecom on World – Ajayi

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2015 0

Engr. Lanre Ajayi is the President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) which is a professional, non-profit, non-political umbrella organization of telecommunications companies of Nigeria inaugurated on December 10, 1993.  He spoke with Tony Nwakaegho in an interview during the recent stakeholder forum on spectrum held in Lagos. Excerpts:   What