By Motolani Oseni In Nigeria, a burgeoning tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is harnessing the benefits of digital technologies. Driven by rapidly expanding internet access and a steady broadband penetration rate of about 43 per cent, the nation’s digital economy is set for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and enhancing connectivity and digital skills […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that over 40 million telephone lines barred because owners failed to link their SIM cards with their National Identification Number (NIN) will soon be unable to make calls. According to the NCC Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, on Tuesday, if the affected lines are not acted upon […]
The National Communication Commission (NCC) has directed telecom operators in Nigeria to disconnect telephone subscribers who have not linked their National Identification Numbers (NIN) by February 28, 2024. This directive was further reiterated today by the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida. Maida, who spoke during the NCC’s Special Day at the […]
By Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that the fifth Generation (5G) subscriptions in the country have increased to 2.3 million as of December 2023, from 500,000 recorded in September 2023. The Commission in recent data, stated that the country’s total active subscriptions for telephone services, stood at 224.7 million at the […]
At a time when the various sectors of the economy are taking the hit from the economic challenges and the cost-of-living crisis besetting Nigeria, the telecommunications sector has remained a beacon of hope in the ability of the country to get it right. In addition to the good foundation that was laid by successive leadership […]
Over the years, I have learned that making life progress depends on several factors. One of them is purpose. Without it, you might be mediocre—a common attribute in Nigeria. I took the time to research why leadership seems a mirage in the country with the avalanche of information that emanates in the public space on […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a partial disconnection of Globacom by MTN over the former’s refusal to pay interconnect debt. The partial disconnection means that Globacom’s subscribers will not be able to make calls to any MTN number. However, Glo customers can receive inbound calls from MTN customers. The NCC disclosed this in […]
Hon Phillip Agbese, the deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has applauded the leadership strides of the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, for entrenching a regime of transparency and accountability in the critical telecommunication sector. Hon. Phillp Agebse spoke at a round table with stakeholders in the […]
The Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) says Nigeria has been rated eleventh in terms of internet penetration and seventh in terms of mobile phone usage in the world. The executive vice chairman of the commission, Prof Umar Danbatta, made the revelation at the opening ceremony of the two-day Emerging Technology Forum for the Telecommunications Industry in […]
By Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said is in the process of introducing a policy that will encourage adoption of clean energy in the telecommunications sector. The executive vice chairman/CEO, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, who disclosed this at a roundtable with Academia, industry and other stakeholders recently in Lagos, explained that, […]
By Motolani Oseni For a start, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta and the Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dr. Dasuki Arabi, over the weekend, have penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work towards accelerating the digitization reform process in government. Speaking at the […]
By Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the country to comply with regulatory frameworks emplaced by the Commission towards ensuring security and safety of their networks for telecom consumers. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Commission, Prof. […]
By Tom Okpe The ad-hoc House of Representatives Committee has queried the Nigerian Communication Commission, (NCC) over 1014 projects under the Universal Service Provision Fund, (USPF) inducing an e-library project that was carried out to the tune of over N2 billion. The House frowned at a request by the Commision for N700 billion to ensure, […]
By Motolani Oseni In a move to further enhance operational efficiency and sustain regulatory excellence, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has redeployed two of its directors, Dr Alhassan Haru and Mr Efosa Idehen to man the Technical Standards and Network Integrity (TSNI), and the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement (CME) departments of the Commission. In an […]
By Motolani Oseni A group, Kano North Renaissance (KNR), has congratulated the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, over his recent emergence as the regulator of the year at the prestigiousVanguard Newspapers Award. The award was presented to the professor of telecommunications in recognition of his outstanding contributions […]
By Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has attracted industry commendation for its efficient regulatory processes that have given verve to the realisation of full digital economy in the country, at the opening of the AfricaNext show in Lagos. Chief Executive Officer of CashToken Africa, Mr Lai Labode, said the manner with which the […]
By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given an update on the current status of companies, who have expressed interest in the auction of the 3.5GHz Spectrum band. The Commission on Wednesday announced that by the close of business on Monday, December 5, 2022, only two companies expressed interest in the auction of […]
By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cautioned consumers against the patronage and use of devices that have not been typed approved and counterfeit devices, strongly warning that such devices negatively affect the quality of experience while leaving their users vulnerable to losses and other discomforts. The warning came following the Commission’s enforcement […]
By Godwin Anyebe Telecommunication operators, in demonstration of their displeasure, have rejected the move by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which seeks to attract payments of fees over advertisements and promotions by telecom companies. The rejection came on the basis that it represented a multiple taxes on the operators. NCC on its part said the […]
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) on Thursday said it was making moves to ensure that licensees operate at optimal strength. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umaru Danbatta, made this known during a two-day ‘Talk to the Regulator’ Consultative Forum’ organised by the commission in Lagos. Danbatta, who was represented by Mr Adeleke Adewolu, […]