President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of new and returning Chief Executives to various agencies operating under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy: (1) Aminu Maida has been appointed as the EVC / CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). […]
Telecoms
Globacom has unveiled a comprehensive suite of call and data packages, known as “Glo Prime,” aimed at ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and operational efficiency for businesses. In an official statement, the telecommunications company highlighted that these packages were specifically tailored to cater to high-value clients, offering remarkable value and […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated its third Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon competition, aligning with its Strategic Vision Plan 2023-2025. This initiative aims to encourage the development of innovative technologies and local content through cutting-edge research, ultimately fostering sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. The NCC invites Tech Hubs […]
The Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS) has honored Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), with the Fellowship of the Nigeria Institute of Labour (NIL) under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. This recognition, presented […]
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 […]
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 […]