The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has dismissed a misleading and confusing article published by an online publisher that alleged the commission had a deficit of N17b in personnel and consultancy fees in the 2021 budget. The NCC promptly clarified that the publisher did not conduct proper research and fact-checking before […]
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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has commenced the harmonization of shortcodes on all network platforms. This move is aimed at implementing a streamlined process for common shortcodes across the industry, by making life easier for Nigerians through the memorisation of single codes, for various services across all networks as well […]
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations specialised agency that oversees global telecommunication operations has re-elected Nigeria as a Council member to serve on the Council again from 2023-2026 as a recognition of the critical role Nigeria is playing on the global telecom stage. This was stated in a […]
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Professor Isa Ali Pantami has expressed delight at the ICT sector’s giant 18.44% contributions to Nigeria’s GDP. In a press statement signed by Dr Femi Adeluyi, Technical Assistant (Research and Development) to the Minister, the ICT sector under Pantami’s stewardship has contributed 18.44% […]
The Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission Professor Umar Garba Danbatta has said that exploration of opportunities in the Digital Economy space is a sure way to eradicating poverty. The remarks were made in an address at the 9th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference on Leadership and Poverty Eradication […]
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has been elected to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), a step which signposts his outstanding role in the development of engineering profession in the country. The Council […]
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) gets the Federal Executive Council approval on Fifth Generation (5G) Networks for Nigeria’s Digital Economy. This was revealed in statement signed by the Technical Assistant (on Information Technology) to the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Femi […]
Africas leading telecoms regulator, The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC and a first generation leading financial institution in Nigeria Wema Bank Plc are partnering the Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD) to celebrate the 2021 World Wide Web Day in Nigeria. The World Wide Web Day is a global celebration […]
Telecommunication Network Operators in Nigeria restricts Nigerians access to Twitter after receiving directives from the Nigerian Communications Commission ( NCC) to suspend access to the social media platform. The NCC order is in compliance with the federal government’s announcement that it had suspended Twitter. The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators […]
Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, The Senate, has taken further steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) though it’s Emergency Communication Centres (ECC). This was released in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Dr […]
