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Due to connection debt, NCC requests that MTN disconnect Globacom

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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

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NCC Breaking New Grounds In Accountability, Transparency- Reps Deputy Spokesman

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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

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NCC reveals Nigeria’s internet penetration, mobile phone usage ratings

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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 […]

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How NCC plans to drive clean energy adoption in telecoms sector

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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,

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NCC, BPSR to embark on digitization of govt processes

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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

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NCC tasks telcos on network security, consumer safety

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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

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HoR queries NCC over USPF N2bn projects

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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, […]

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NCC redeploys Haru, Idehen to TSNI, CME

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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

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Group congratulates NCC boss on regulator of the year award

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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

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AfricaNXT 2023: NCC receives commendation over efficient regulatory processes, achieving digital economy

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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 […]

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NCC gives update on 3.5GHz Spectrum auction

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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 […]

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NCC warns against use of counterfeit, non-type approved phones

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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

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Telcos kick against hike on advert, promo fees by NCC

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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 […]

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NCC tasks licensees on efficient operation

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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, […]

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E-transmission of votes: PDP accuses NCC of lying to Nigerian

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*as Gov Okowa deplores lawmakers’ rejection *House caucus seeks criminal investigation of NCC officials Tom Okpe, Abuja, Nosa Akenzua, Asaba The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives, Representative O. K Chinda, has accused the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) of misleading Nigerians over electronic transmission of votes,

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Nigerians to make available phone IDs in three months says NCC

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Nigerians will be required to apply the International Mobile Equipment Identity of their phones to the Nigerian Communications Commission beginning in July, according to the commission. In the commission’s Revised National Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration, the regulatory body stated this. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, has endorsed the

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NCC in talks with SpaceX on satellite-broadband services

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By Sharon Isaalah The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has engaged a delegation from SpaceX, an American aerospace manufacturer founded by Elon Musk, on modalities for bringing the company’s satellite-based broadband services to Nigeria. Speaking while receiving the delegation in Abuja, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta stated that the

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We are yet to receive approval to roll out new SIM cards-Network providers

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Network providers across the different telecommunications networks in Lagos say they are yet to receive approval to resume registration of the new Subscriber Identification Module (SIM). The telecom operators made the disclosure in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. NAN recalls that the Federal Government suspended the

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Reps direct NCC to extend NIN update on Sim cards to January

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The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the deadline for the provision of National Identification Number by telecommunication service subscribers to 10 weeks. The House, at the plenary on Wednesday, described the two weeks given to SIM card users by the Nigerian Communications Commission to provide their NIN to […]

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Why NCC suspend sale, registration of new SIM cards

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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications companies to suspend the sale and activation of Subscriber Identification Module (SIM), Daily Times gathered. This statement was issued on Wednesday by the Director, Public Affairs, Ikechukwu Adinde, stating that order was given pending the end of an audit of the Subscriber Registration