The federal government has approved a review of the NCC Act 2003 to clarify the separate regulatory roles of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Information Technology policy development and implementation roles of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). This decision follows recent conflicts between NCC and NITDA […]
Telecoms
MTN Nigeria has officially obtained a 2.6GHz spectrum band from OPENSKYS Services Limited, with approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). According to a statement by Lakinbofa Goodluck, the public relations manager, the transfer of a 10MHz spectrum within the 2.6GHz band from OPENSKYS Services Limited to MTN Nigeria was […]
The inaugural West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE) is set to bring together key players from the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Lagos. The event aims to address the challenges related to telecoms infrastructure that hinder the growth of the digital economy in the region. Distinguished […]
Airtel Nigeria has extended its congratulations to afrobeats singer Asake for winning the ‘Album of the Year’ award at the 16th edition of The Headies, held in Atlanta, USA. The Chief Communications Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Femi Oshinlaja, praised Asake’s exceptional talent and noted that the ‘Album of the Year’ […]
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, revealed that Nigeria ranks eleventh globally in internet penetration and seventh in mobile phone usage. He shared this information during the opening ceremony of the Emerging Technology Forum in Abuja, which focuses on adapting the Network Readiness Index […]
The CEO and President of MTN Group, Ralph Mupita, has reaffirmed MTN’s ongoing commitment to Nigeria’s socio-economic progress, both through direct efforts and via the MTN Foundation’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives. This commitment was emphasized during Mupita’s meeting with Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the sidelines of […]
The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, says the commission aims to implement policies promoting the adoption of clean and sustainable energy sources in the telecom sector. The initiative aims to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint and was discussed during a roundtable event with academia, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has responded to misleading comments on social media that falsely allege that “MAFAB Communications,” a company granted a Fifth Generation (5G) license by the Commission, has not yet launched the service, despite having obtained the license almost two years ago and being past the roll-out […]
Digivation Future Summit [DFS] 2023 is Africa’s most Influential events connecting Africa’s Visionaries, bringing together Business, Political and youth for a thriving Continent and unleashing Africa’s Economic Potential and empowering the Next Generation. Prof Umar Danbatta the EVC/CEO of The Nigerian Communications Commission along with other notable thought leaders will […]
Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, has lauded the remarkable leadership of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). He further expressed appreciation for the NCC’s dedication to ensuring high-quality regulation, […]