The Federal Government has formally handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communication Commission, just a week before the NCC’s deadline for winners of the 3.5GHz frequency auction to pay the spectrum costs. Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications […]
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The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has praised the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for leading the way in Africa’s 5G rollout. In a statement signed by Engr. Kings Adeyemi, the Engineering body singled out Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, and the entire […]
Professor Umar Danbatta, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), revealed this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s head office in Abuja by a team from the upper echelon of the Management of National Economy, a media organization. Danbatta said NCC is firmly committed to […]
Globacom Limited (Glo) has reached an agreement with Ceragon Networks Limited, an Israeli network equipment supplier, to expand its nationwide broadband coverage in Nigeria. Ceragon will provide Globacom with a customised solution that covers long-haul rural areas, high-capacity metro, and the access network as part of this multimillion-dollar deal, allowing […]
Mafab Communications Limited is a Nigerian telecommunications company that was established on July 8, 2020 and is licensed by the Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) to provide and operate Local Interconnect and International carrier services. Mafab Communications is run by Dr. Musbahu Mohmmed Bashir. He is a northern Nigerian man from […]
TangleBot, a new high-risk, critical, and Short Messaging Service-based malware, has infected Android mobile devices, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). TangleBot uses tactics that are similar to those used by the renowned FlutBot SMS Android virus that was recently announced. TangleBot takes control of the device in a […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) detected two cyber vulnerabilities independently and advised Nigerian telecom customers on how to defend themselves from cyber-attacks. In its first-ever security advisories, issued less than three months after its inception, the CSIRT has alone discovered two cyber-attacks aimed at consumers […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has already received two awards, one of which is The REGULATOR OF THE YEAR Award for 2021, signaling a significant year for the Commission. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the company’s Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), also got the PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF THE DECADE […]
The Federal Government has praised the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) commitment and dedication to enhancing digital skills development among youths through the execution of different ICT skill acquisition programs. The commendation was given by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. […]
The NCC wants to warn the public that a cybercriminal gang has devised a New Year’s Eve plot to transmit ransomware to targeted corporate networks. The Nigerian Computer Emergency Response Team’s (ngCERT) report released over the weekend classified the new ransomware discovered by security specialists as high-risk and serious. According […]