The Internet eXchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), the nation’s leading Internet Exchange Point, has announced a groundbreaking achievement: surpassing 1 Terabit per second (1Tbps) in aggregate peak domestic internet traffic for the first time1 . This landmark achievement signifies a major advancement in the development of Nigeria’s internet infrastructure and […]
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Through an initiative that aims to strengthen consumer protection in the evolving telecommunications sector while providing a safety net for subscribers who have unused airtime, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a 12-month grace period for telecom subscribers to reclaim unused prepaid credits from deactivated mobile lines. This was […]
Ahmad Farroukh, CEO of Nigeria’s indigenous telecom giant Globacom, has resigned just one month into his tenure, due to what insiders describe as challenges within the company’s organizational structure. Farroukh, a seasoned executive with experience at MTN and Smile Communications, was appointed in October 2024 to lead Globacom’s overhaul efforts […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a potential disruption in calling services between Globacom (Glo) and MTN networks due to unsettled interconnect charges. According to a public notice released by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, Globacom may face restrictions in making calls to MTN lines […]
The Senate has granted confirmation to Dr. Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). The endorsement follows the presentation and adoption of the Committee on Communication’s report by Chairman Bilbis Ikra (APC-Zamfara) during the Committee of the Whole session on Thursday. Chairing the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) emphasized the crucial role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in fighting financial crimes, advocating for the utilization of real-time surveillance, regulatory compliance, and secure data processing. The commission also emphasized the necessity of collaborative efforts among various stakeholders to address the issue […]
Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), recently shared his achievements and the Commission’s efforts to boost broadband penetration, aiming for 50% by the end of 2023 as part of the national target to reach 70% by 2025. Danbatta announced that 5G […]
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 […]
Nigeria is gearing up to host the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF), welcoming representatives from 54 African nations and various Internet governance stakeholders. This 12th edition of the annual forum, organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on behalf of the Federal Government, will be held from September 18th […]
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 […]
